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

The driving distance from Jacksboro, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
69.71 mi
01h 15m
Flight
59.32 mi
95.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.32 mi
Kilometers
95.47 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.71 mi
Kilometers
112.18 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM CDT
Return by in Jacksboro
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksboro
2026-04-23T03:16
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksboro
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
Springtown
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From Jacksboro
31.5 mi
00h 37m
To Fort Worth
38.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto North Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    50.6 mi · 58 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Worth Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard

    2904 ft · 53 sec · Lake Worth Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Jacksboro Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Jacksboro Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Henderson Street

    2422 ft · 1 min · North Henderson Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wind Roundabout

    34 m · 2 sec · North Henderson Street

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto North Henderson Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Henderson Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Lancaster Avenue

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on East Lancaster Avenue

    1384 ft · 27 sec · East Lancaster Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Freeway

    28 m · 2 sec · South Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South

    667 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    2184 ft · 27 sec · South Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue

    2710 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 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 Jacksboro 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
53.2 mi · 76%
Jacksboro Highway
4.53 mi · 6%
North Henderson Street
1.52 mi · 2%
Lake Worth Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2%
South Freeway
0.8 mi · 1%
West Lancaster Avenue
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Continue straight

50.6 mi · 00h 58m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springtown
00h 37m from Jacksboro
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacksboro and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Jacksboro to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Springtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Jacksboro and 38.2 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.30 one way or $18.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksboro and Mostly Cloudy then 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.

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

41 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

74 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

85 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

85 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksboro and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 59.32 mi (95.47 km).

Jacksboro

#1 Jacksboro

City in Texas, USA

Population4,447
Coordinates33.2184500, -98.1586600
Altitude330
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 281 (-98.158776, 33.218452)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.31 L · about $9.30
Round trip
$18.59
4.92 gal · 18.62 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.30 $18.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.46 $20.92
Premium $4.59 $11.29 $22.59
Diesel $3.99 $9.82 $19.65

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksboro and Fort Worth. The current time is 03:16:57.

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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.