How far is Fort Worth, TX from Willis, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Willis, TX is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Willis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Willis.
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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 right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
50.7 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana
3065 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
149.8 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Calvary Road
1264 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2957 ft · 1 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Calvary Road
1223 ft · 36 sec · Calvary Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 75
2 mi · 3 min · North State Highway 75
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Continue on North Danville Street
1064 ft · 25 sec · North Danville Street
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Turn left onto East Stewart Street
11 m · 1 sec · East Stewart Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Stewart Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Willis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 45 South
Merge slight left
150 mi · 02h 30m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Partly Sunny near Willis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Willis?
The road trip is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.3 miles from Fort Worth and 107.1 miles from Willis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 9:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.61 one way or $57.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Partly Sunny near Willis.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
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 Fairfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Willis. Straight-line distance: 192.36 mi (309.58 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 Willis
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 7,122 |
| Coordinates | 30.4249300, -95.4799400 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willis (-95.47994, 30.42493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $28.61 | $57.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.19 | $64.38 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.75 | $69.51 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $30.23 | $60.45 |
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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