How far is Keller, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Keller, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keller and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keller and Fort Worth.
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Start on the route
5 m · 1 sec
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Continue on South Elm Street
2648 ft · 1 min · South Elm Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bear Creek Parkway
5 m · 1 sec · Bear Creek Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Bear Creek Parkway
800 ft · 23 sec · Bear Creek Parkway
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Kroger Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Kroger Drive
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Continue on Heritage Trace Parkway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Heritage Trace Parkway
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Turn left onto North Freeway
155 m · 10 sec · North Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35W TEXPress South
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
10.2 mi · 10 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · North 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 Keller and Fort Worth.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 35W TEXpress
Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
10.2 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Keller 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 Keller to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Blue Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Keller and 9.3 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Keller and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Blue Mound
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Keller Watertower
Arlington City Hall
Niles City Hall Saloon
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Mound.
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Cleburne
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keller and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 15 mi (24.14 km).
#1 Keller
A city in Tarrant County, Texas.
| Population | 46,939 |
| Coordinates | 32.9345700, -97.2516800 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
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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