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

The driving distance from Fritch, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 361.1 miles (581.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 316.9 miles (510 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
361.07 mi
05h 42m
Flight
316.89 mi
509.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
316.89 mi
Kilometers
509.99 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
361.07 mi
Kilometers
581.09 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM CDT
Return by in Fritch
Thu, Apr 23, 7:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fritch
2026-04-22T20:23
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 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
5:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fritch
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
Chillicothe
TX

Small city in Texas

From Fritch
180.6 mi
02h 51m
To Fort Worth
180.4 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Broadway Street

    20.6 mi · 31 min · West Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto US Highway 60

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 60

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East US Highway 66

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East US Highway 66

  6. 6

    Continue on East Business 40

    3.2 mi · 3 min · East Business 40

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Oklahoma City

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2373

    1619 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    74 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto FM 2373

    3.5 mi · 6 min · FM 2373

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US Highway 287

    10.9 mi · 11 min · US Highway 287

  13. 13

    Continue on West 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  15. 15

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    27.8 mi · 30 min · West 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  17. 17

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Burnett Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  19. 19

    Continue on Avenue F Northwest

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northwest

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 287

    54.4 mi · 59 min · US Highway 287

  21. 21

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 287 East

  23. 23

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway

    2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Central Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  26. 26

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  27. 27

    Continue on Central East Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · North Freeway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express Toll South

    2952 ft · 33 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    4 mi · 4 min · I 35W TEXpress

  34. 34

    Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North South Freeway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue

    2710 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
37 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 287
121 mi · 34%
Central East Freeway
104 mi · 29%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 11%
West 2nd Street
27.8 mi · 8%
West Broadway Street
20.6 mi · 6%
Northwest Freeway
5.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Central East Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

96.6 mi · 01h 44m

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
05h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
316.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chillicothe
02h 51m from Fritch
Leave By
5:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fritch and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 361.1 miles (581.1 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?

Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.6 miles from Fritch and 180.4 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 316.9 miles (510 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 5:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.14 one way or $96.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fritch and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fritch and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 316.89 mi (509.99 km).

Fritch

#1 Fritch

City in Hutchinson County, Texas, United States

Population1,928
Coordinates35.6397700, -101.6032300
Altitude974
CountryUnited States
Fort Worth

#2 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
Start: West Broadway Street (-101.603302, 35.639835)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 581 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.74 gal
48.23 L · about $48.14
Round trip
$96.29
25.48 gal · 96.46 L
Estimated CO2
113.2 kg one way
Round trip: 226.4 kg / 499 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.14 $96.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.17 $108.34
Premium $4.59 $58.49 $116.98
Diesel $3.99 $50.87 $101.74

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fritch and Fort Worth. The current time is 20:23:36.

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.