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

The driving distance from Jarrell, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.4 miles (213 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
145.44 mi
02h 13m
Flight
132.36 mi
213.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.36 mi
Kilometers
213.02 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.44 mi
Kilometers
234.07 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 30, 2:34 PM CDT
Return by in Jarrell
Thu, Apr 30, 4:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jarrell
2026-04-30T12:20
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 30, 2:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jarrell
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
Ross
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Jarrell
72.6 mi
01h 06m
To Fort Worth
72.8 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Interstate 35

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Interstate 35

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North

    1573 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    93.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  4. 4

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

    49.2 mi · 52 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jarrell 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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
94.2 mi · 65%
I 35W
49.2 mi · 34%
North Interstate 35
1.13 mi · 1%
Allen Avenue
0.27 mi
South Freeway
0.15 mi
East Allen Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

93.9 mi · 01h 36m

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
132.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ross
01h 06m from Jarrell
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jarrell and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Jarrell and 72.8 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 132.4 miles (213 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.39 one way or $38.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ross

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

19 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

41 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

73 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

Cleburne

74 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jarrell and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 132.36 mi (213.02 km).

Jarrell

#1 Jarrell

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

Population2,077
Coordinates30.8249100, -97.6044500
Altitude265
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: Interstate Highway 35 Service Road (-97.604239, 30.82479)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.43 L · about $19.39
Round trip
$38.77
10.26 gal · 38.86 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.39 $38.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.81 $43.63
Premium $4.59 $23.55 $47.10
Diesel $3.99 $20.48 $40.97

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Jarrell and Fort Worth. The current time is 12:20:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.