How far is Fort Worth, TX from Wells Branch, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Wells Branch, TX is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Wells Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Wells Branch.
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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
82.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · South Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
44 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Avenue Parkway
750 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35 Service Road North
1019 ft · 19 sec · Interstate Highway 35 Service Road North
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Continue on North Interstate 35
1085 ft · 25 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue Parkway
2491 ft · 53 sec · Grand Avenue Parkway
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Turn left onto Wells Port Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Wells Port Drive
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Turn right onto Alpha Collier Drive
772 ft · 36 sec · Alpha Collier Drive
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Turn right onto Quiet Wood Drive
95 m · 14 sec · Quiet Wood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Quiet Wood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Wells Branch.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
82.3 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Wells Branch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Wells Branch?
The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.8 miles from Fort Worth and 86.4 miles from Wells Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.09 one way or $46.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Wells Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Waco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Wells Branch. Straight-line distance: 158.9 mi (255.72 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 Wells Branch
Census designated place
| Population | 12,120 |
| Coordinates | 30.4460400, -97.6794500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wells Branch (-97.67945, 30.44604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.09 | $46.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.98 | $51.96 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.05 | $56.10 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.40 | $48.79 |
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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