How far is Fort Worth, TX from Whitesboro, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Whitesboro, TX is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.93 mi
01h 29m
Flight
68.62 mi
110.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.62 mi
Kilometers
110.43 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.93 mi
Kilometers
130.24 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitesboro
Sun, May 24, 5:09 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Sun, May 24, 6:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-05-24T15:40
Arrive Whitesboro
Sun, May 24, 5:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Krum
TX

City

From Fort Worth
40.5 mi
00h 44m
To Whitesboro
40.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Whitesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    17 m · 3 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue

    145 m · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Street

    631 ft · 28 sec · Epps Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Maddox Avenue

    126 m · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Freeway

    98 m · 14 sec · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    2853 ft · 57 sec · South Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35W North

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North

    16.3 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto North Freeway

    17.8 mi · 19 min · North Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2185 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    28.7 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82: Wichita Falls, Sherman

    751 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Summitt Avenue

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Summitt Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 56: Main Street

    1639 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    45 m · 3 sec · North Union Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Union Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
47 mi · 58%
Summitt Avenue
12.3 mi · 15%
I 35W TEXpress
8.16 mi · 10%
I 35W Express North
8.16 mi · 10%
South Freeway
1.78 mi · 2%
North Interstate 35
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Freeway

Continue straight

28.7 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
68.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Krum
00h 44m from Fort Worth
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Partly Sunny near Whitesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Whitesboro?

The road trip is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Krum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Fort Worth and 40.4 miles from Whitesboro.

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

The direct path is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.81 one way or $21.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Fort Worth and Partly Sunny near Whitesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Krum

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Krum and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

City Hall Park

Justin , TX
Justin, TX 76247
Park
Corinth City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Corinth City Hall

Corinth , TX
3300 Corinth Pkwy, Corinth, TX 76208
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Gainesville

41 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

58 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

67 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

67 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Whitesboro. Straight-line distance: 68.62 mi (110.43 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
Whitesboro

#2 Whitesboro

City in Grayson County, Texas, United States

Population4,149
Coordinates33.6562200, -96.9069500
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Whitesboro (-96.90695, 33.65622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.81 L · about $10.81
Round trip
$21.62
5.72 gal · 21.62 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $10.81 $21.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.16 $24.32
Premium $4.59 $13.13 $26.26
Diesel $3.99 $11.42 $22.84

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Whitesboro. The current time is 15:40:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.