How far is Fort Worth, TX from West Livingston, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to West Livingston, TX is about 237.4 miles (382.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.4 miles (314.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.45 mi
04h 18m
Flight
195.43 mi
314.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.43 mi
Kilometers
314.51 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.45 mi
Kilometers
382.14 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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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 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Livingston
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Sun, Apr 19, 3:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-18T18:50
Arrive West Livingston
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Teague
TX

City in Freestone County, Texas, United States

From Fort Worth
118.8 mi
02h 09m
To West Livingston
118.7 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and West Livingston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and West Livingston.

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    53 m · 4 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    573 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

    50.7 mi · 57 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana

    3065 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    129.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Texas 30, US 190 East: 11th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 11th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Phelps Drive

    40.4 mi · 46 min · Phelps Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto FM 350 South

    3 mi · 7 min · FM 350 South

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mangum Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Mangum Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mangum Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and West Livingston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 South
130 mi · 55%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 21%
Phelps Drive
40.4 mi · 17%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.69 mi · 2%
South Freeway
3.27 mi · 1%
FM 350 South
2.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 45 South

Merge slight left

130 mi · 02h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
195.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Teague
02h 09m from Fort Worth
Leave By
8:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Livingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to West Livingston?

The road trip is about 237.4 miles (382.1 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?

Teague is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.8 miles from Fort Worth and 118.7 miles from West Livingston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 195.4 miles (314.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 8:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.67 one way or $63.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Livingston.

Stop Ideas Near Teague

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Teague, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Teague.

BUS

Waco, TX

81 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

106 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

McGregor

108 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

117 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and West Livingston. Straight-line distance: 195.43 mi (314.51 km).

Fort Worth

#1 Fort Worth

The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population927,720
Coordinates32.7254100, -97.3208500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
West Livingston

#2 West Livingston

Census designated place

Population8,071
Coordinates30.6982500, -95.0018800
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: West Livingston (-95.00188, 30.69825)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.38 gal
31.72 L · about $31.67
Round trip
$63.34
16.76 gal · 63.44 L
Estimated CO2
74.5 kg one way
Round trip: 148.9 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.67 $63.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.63 $71.26
Premium $4.59 $38.47 $76.95
Diesel $3.99 $33.46 $66.92

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and West Livingston. The current time is 18:50:19.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.