How far is Gunter, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Gunter, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 118 miles (189.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gunter and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gunter and Fort Worth.
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Start on the route
1 mi · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto East Lennon Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Lennon Drive
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Continue on West US Highway 69
23.2 mi · 26 min · West US Highway 69
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Continue on Joe Ramsey Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · Joe Ramsey Boulevard
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Turn right onto Business Highway 69 South
1.5 km · 2 min · Business Highway 69 South
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Turn left onto I-30 Frontage Road
931 ft · 19 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
829 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
49 mi · 54 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Waco
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
547 ft · 7 sec · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
2710 ft · 1 min
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Continue on South Freeway
1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gunter and Fort Worth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
49 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gunter 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 Gunter to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 118 miles (189.9 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Mobile City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Gunter and 59.7 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 2:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.72 one way or $31.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gunter and Mostly Sunny near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Mobile City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mobile City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gunter and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 98.72 mi (158.87 km).
#1 Gunter
City in Grayson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,666 |
| Coordinates | 32.8687300, -95.6296800 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Worth
The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 927,720 |
| Coordinates | 32.7254100, -97.3208500 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $15.72 | $31.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.69 | $35.38 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $19.10 | $38.20 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $16.61 | $33.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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