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

The driving distance from Garfield, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.11 mi
02h 58m
Flight
175.91 mi
283.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.91 mi
Kilometers
283.1 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.11 mi
Kilometers
317.22 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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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 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Fri, Nov 6, 6:13 PM CST
Return by in Garfield
Fri, Nov 6, 9:11 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garfield
2026-11-06T15:14
Arrive Fort Worth
Fri, Nov 6, 6:13 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CST

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

Leave by
12:32 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garfield
9:30 PM CST
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
Lorena
TX

City in Texas

From Garfield
98.4 mi
01h 29m
To Fort Worth
98.7 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Albert Brown Drive

    66 m · 14 sec · Albert Brown Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left

    25 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West, TX 45 Toll, TX 130 Toll: Austin, Waco, San Antonio

    1574 ft · 22 sec · East State Highway 71

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 130

    1.1 km · 2 min · State Highway 130

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North

    1734 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    36.9 mi · 35 min · Pickle Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

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

    49.2 mi · 52 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Garfield 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 50%
I 35W
49.2 mi · 25%
Pickle Parkway
36.9 mi · 19%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
State Highway 130
0.66 mi
I 35 North
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

64.7 mi · 01h 06m

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
175.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lorena
01h 29m from Garfield
Leave By
12:32 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Garfield and 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 Garfield to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Lorena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Garfield and 98.7 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.92 one way or $49.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lorena

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

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

RAIL

McGregor

19 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Waco, TX

20 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

35 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

57 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garfield and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 175.91 mi (283.1 km).

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#1 Garfield

Garfield is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.1874400, -97.5577800
Altitude146
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: Albert Brown Drive (-97.557784, 30.18738)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.96 gal
26.33 L · about $24.92
Round trip
$49.85
13.92 gal · 52.66 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.7 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.58 $24.92 $49.85
Mid-grade $4.09 $28.49 $56.99
Premium $4.47 $31.13 $62.25
Diesel $5.68 $39.55 $79.09

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Garfield and Fort Worth. The current time is 15:14:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.