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

The driving distance from Ganado, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 288.9 miles (465 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259 miles (416.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
288.96 mi
04h 49m
Flight
259.06 mi
416.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.06 mi
Kilometers
416.91 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.96 mi
Kilometers
465.03 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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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 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Sat, May 2, 9:35 AM CDT
Return by in Ganado
Sat, May 2, 2:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ganado
2026-05-02T04:45
Arrive Fort Worth
Sat, May 2, 9:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
7:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ganado
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
Cameron
TX

City in Milam County, Texas, United States

From Ganado
145.4 mi
02h 24m
To Fort Worth
143.6 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph N
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 3rd Street

    3190 ft · 1 min · South 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Feeder Road

    585 ft · 18 sec · Feeder Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    835 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    15 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    912 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Loop Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Loop Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Mechanic Street

    36.4 mi · 43 min · North Mechanic Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I-10 Service Road

    136 m · 9 sec · I-10 Service Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    25.1 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77: Giddings, Schulenburg

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East State Highway 71 Bypass

    2057 ft · 50 sec · East State Highway 71 Bypass

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    1.1 km · 48 sec · North Jefferson Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North US Highway 77

    17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 77

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    48 mi · 57 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Travis Avenue

    48.6 mi · 56 min · North Travis Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle

    65 m · 11 sec · Circle Road

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Circle Road

    1974 ft · 54 sec · Circle Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    2739 ft · 59 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North

    135 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    49.2 mi · 52 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W
49.2 mi · 17%
North Travis Avenue
48.6 mi · 17%
South Main Street
48 mi · 17%
North Mechanic Street
36.4 mi · 13%
Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 11%
TX 71 West
25.6 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

I 35W

Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

49.2 mi · 00h 52m

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
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
259 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cameron
02h 24m from Ganado
Leave By
7:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ganado and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 288.9 miles (465 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.4 miles from Ganado and 143.6 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 259 miles (416.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.55 one way or $77.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cameron

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

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

RAIL

Temple

44 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

Taylor

52 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Bryan, TX

61 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

McGregor

77 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ganado and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 259.06 mi (416.91 km).

Ganado

#1 Ganado

Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States

Population2,085
Coordinates29.0405400, -96.5135800
Altitude20
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: 3rd Street (-96.513668, 29.040482)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.2 gal
38.6 L · about $38.55
Round trip
$77.09
20.4 gal · 77.2 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.3 kg / 400 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.55 $77.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.37 $86.74
Premium $4.59 $46.83 $93.66
Diesel $3.99 $40.73 $81.46

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Ganado and Fort Worth. The current time is 04:45:47.

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.