How far is Fort Worth, TX from Tyler, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Tyler, TX is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Kaufman County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Tyler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Tyler.
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Start on South Freeway
53 m · 4 sec · South Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South
1365 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas
573 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
75.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69: Lindale, Mineola, Tyler
1049 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Interstate 20 West
147 m · 13 sec · Interstate 20 West
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Turn right onto US Highway 69 North
5.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 69 North
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Continue on Mineola Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Mineola Highway
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Continue on West Gentry Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · West Gentry Parkway
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Turn right onto North Broadway Avenue
3109 ft · 1 min · North Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Tyler.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
75.8 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Tyler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Tyler?
The road trip is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km) and usually takes 02h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Terrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Fort Worth and 66.3 miles from Tyler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.65 one way or $35.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Tyler.
Stop Ideas Near Terrell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Terrell.
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Mineola
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Tyler. Straight-line distance: 120.45 mi (193.85 km).
#1 Fort Worth
The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 927,720 |
| Coordinates | 32.7254100, -97.3208500 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tyler
The most populous city in Smith County, Texas.
| Population | 108,222 |
| Coordinates | 32.3512600, -95.3010600 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tyler (-95.30106, 32.35126)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $17.65 | $35.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.86 | $39.71 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $21.44 | $42.88 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $18.65 | $37.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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