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

The driving distance from Groveton, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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
207.34 mi
03h 19m
Flight
172.92 mi
278.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.92 mi
Kilometers
278.29 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.34 mi
Kilometers
333.68 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, May 7, 12:22 AM CDT
Return by in Groveton
Thu, May 7, 3:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Groveton
2026-05-06T21:03
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, May 7, 12:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Groveton
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
Kirvin
TX

Town in Freestone County, Texas, United States

From Groveton
103.5 mi
01h 39m
To Fort Worth
103.8 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
69°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    1 km · 56 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Sunset Road

    25.6 mi · 38 min · Sunset Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    3 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    32.4 mi · 48 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    83 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  8. 8

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

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

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

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

    957 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Groveton 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Road
109 mi · 53%
US 287 North
57.6 mi · 28%
South Freeway
3.37 mi · 2%
1st Street
0.63 mi
I 35W North
0.55 mi
Allen Avenue
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Sunset Road

Merge slight left

83 mi · 01h 23m

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
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
172.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirvin
01h 39m from Groveton
Leave By
10:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Groveton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Kirvin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from Groveton and 103.8 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 10:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.66 one way or $55.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Groveton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Kirvin

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

80 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

108 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

117 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Tyler, TX

117 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Groveton and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 172.92 mi (278.29 km).

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#1 Groveton

County seat of Trinity County, Texas, United States

Population1,030
Coordinates31.0549100, -95.1257700
Altitude100
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: US 287 (-95.125781, 31.054893)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.32 gal
27.7 L · about $27.66
Round trip
$55.32
14.64 gal · 55.4 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.1 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.66 $55.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.12 $62.25
Premium $4.59 $33.61 $67.21
Diesel $3.99 $29.23 $58.46

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Groveton and Fort Worth. The current time is 21:03:00.

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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.