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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Wortham, TX is about 100 miles (161 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
100.05 mi
01h 54m
Flight
81.92 mi
131.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.92 mi
Kilometers
131.84 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.05 mi
Kilometers
161.02 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wortham
Sun, May 31, 7:28 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Sun, May 31, 9:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-05-31T05:33
Arrive Wortham
Sun, May 31, 7:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Bardwell
TX

City in Ellis County, Texas, United States

From Fort Worth
50.1 mi
00h 57m
To Wortham
50 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
92°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.1 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Wortham, Groesbeck

    10.5 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    138 m · 20 sec · West Main Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 51%
I 45 South
39.2 mi · 39%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.69 mi · 6%
South Freeway
3.27 mi · 3%
I 20 East
0.92 mi · 1%
I 35W South
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

US 287 South

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

50.7 mi · 00h 57m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
81.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bardwell
00h 57m from Fort Worth
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Sunny near Wortham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100 miles (161 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Bardwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Fort Worth and 50 miles from Wortham.

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

The direct path is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.34 one way or $26.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Worth and Sunny near Wortham.

Stop Ideas Near Bardwell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bardwell, 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 Bardwell.

RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

58 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

59 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Cleburne

65 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Wortham. Straight-line distance: 81.92 mi (131.84 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
Wortham

#2 Wortham

Town of the United States

Population1,007
Coordinates31.7879400, -96.4624800
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Wortham (-96.46248, 31.78794)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.36 L · about $13.34
Round trip
$26.68
7.06 gal · 26.72 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.34 $26.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.01 $30.02
Premium $4.59 $16.21 $32.41
Diesel $3.99 $14.10 $28.19

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Wortham. The current time is 05:33:41.

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.