How far is Horseshoe Bay, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Horseshoe Bay, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Horseshoe Bay and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horseshoe Bay and Fort Worth.
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Start on Rawhide
154 m · 15 sec · Rawhide
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Turn right onto Silver Spur
91 m · 14 sec · Silver Spur
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Turn left onto Sombrero
550 ft · 18 sec · Sombrero
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Turn right onto Big Spur North
715 ft · 32 sec · Big Spur North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Ranch Road 2147
6.8 mi · 12 min · West Ranch Road 2147
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Turn left onto South US Highway 281
12 mi · 16 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on South Water Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · South Water Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
20 mi · 22 min · North US Highway 281
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Key Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Key Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281
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Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281
42.9 mi · 49 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Rice Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Rice Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Walnut Street
2995 ft · 44 sec · South Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 2nd Street
973 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on East 2nd Street
701 ft · 15 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Cedar Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Cedar Street
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Continue on State Highway 220
12.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 220
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 67
12.1 mi · 14 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on Northeast Big Bend Trail
24 mi · 27 min · Northeast Big Bend Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 171, CTP: Nolan River Road, County Road 1216
1845 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on West Katherine P Raines Drive
860 ft · 24 sec · West Katherine P Raines Drive
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Turn left onto Chisholm Trail Parkway
27.9 mi · 32 min · Chisholm Trail Parkway
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton
870 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco
2725 ft · 1 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 Horseshoe Bay 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.
North US Highway 281
Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281
42.9 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Horseshoe Bay 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 Horseshoe Bay to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Springtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Horseshoe Bay and 99.8 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.04 one way or $52.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Horseshoe Bay and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Springtown
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 Springtown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Horseshoe Bay and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 162.94 mi (262.22 km).
#1 Horseshoe Bay
City in Llano County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,156 |
| Coordinates | 30.5442900, -98.3739400 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| 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: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $26.04 | $52.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.30 | $58.59 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.63 | $63.26 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.51 | $55.02 |
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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