How far is Fort Worth, TX from Whitney, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Whitney, TX is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (86 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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 01h 13m.
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.
City in Johnson County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Whitney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Whitney.
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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
48.5 mi · 51 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 North, Spur 579: Hillsboro
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 77 North
84 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Old Highway 77 North
3.2 mi · 5 min · Old Highway 77 North
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
11 mi · 12 min · West Elm Street
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
1.1 km · 58 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East Jefferson Avenue
2930 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Whitney.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
48.5 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Worth and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Whitney?
The road trip is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Grandview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Fort Worth and 32.6 miles from Whitney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.4 miles (86 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 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.69 one way or $17.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Fort Worth and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitney.
Stop Ideas Near Grandview
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 Grandview.
Cleburne
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Whitney. Straight-line distance: 53.45 mi (86.02 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 Whitney
Human settlement in Hill County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 2,145 |
| Coordinates | 31.9518200, -97.3214000 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitney (-97.3214, 31.95182)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.69 | $17.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $10.56 | $21.12 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
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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