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

The driving distance from Granbury, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
39.93 mi
00h 48m
Flight
33.8 mi
54.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.8 mi
Kilometers
54.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.93 mi
Kilometers
64.26 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Mon, Apr 27, 10:54 AM CDT
Return by in Granbury
Mon, Apr 27, 11:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granbury
2026-04-27T10:05
Arrive Fort Worth
Mon, Apr 27, 10:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granbury
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
Cresson
TX

City in Hood County, Texas, United States

From Granbury
20.1 mi
00h 24m
To Fort Worth
19.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
94°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Morgan Street

    26 m · 5 sec · South Morgan Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Pearl Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Pearl Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto East US Highway 377

    11.9 mi · 14 min · East US Highway 377

  4. 4

    Continue on South US Highway 377

    11.1 mi · 13 min · South US Highway 377

  5. 5

    Continue on Benbrook Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Benbrook Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Southwest Loop 820

    1160 ft · 23 sec · Southwest Loop 820

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East

    1833 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W: Denton, Waco

    2173 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Denton

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    957 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  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 Granbury and Fort Worth.

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East US Highway 377
11.9 mi · 30%
South US Highway 377
11.1 mi · 28%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
7.2 mi · 18%
South Freeway
3.37 mi · 8%
Benbrook Boulevard
2.47 mi · 6%
West Pearl Street
2.03 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East US Highway 377

Merge slight right onto East US Highway 377

11.9 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
33.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cresson
00h 24m from Granbury
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Granbury and Sunny near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Cresson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Granbury and 19.8 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Granbury and Sunny near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Cresson

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

30 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

37 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

81 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

81 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granbury and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 33.8 mi (54.4 km).

Granbury

#1 Granbury

City in Texas, USA

Population11,101
Coordinates32.4420800, -97.7942000
Altitude224
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: South Morgan Street (-97.794271, 32.442085)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.33 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.66
2.82 gal · 10.66 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.33 $10.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.00 $11.99
Premium $4.59 $6.47 $12.95
Diesel $3.99 $5.63 $11.26

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Granbury and Fort Worth. The current time is 10:05:47.

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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.