How far is Kerens, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Kerens, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
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.
A city in Ellis County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kerens and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kerens and Fort Worth.
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Start on the route
20 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest 2nd Street
12.7 mi · 16 min · Northwest 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Interstate 45
128 m · 8 sec · North Interstate 45
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North
898 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
15.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth
57.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North: Denton
1972 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Fort Worth
957 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue
1435 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto South Freeway
540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto South Freeway
79 m · 5 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 Kerens 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.
US 287 North
Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth
57.6 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kerens and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kerens to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Waxahachie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Kerens and 45.5 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.09 one way or $24.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kerens and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Waxahachie
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 Waxahachie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kerens and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 75.75 mi (121.91 km).
#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: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.09 | $24.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.61 | $27.21 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $14.69 | $29.38 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $12.78 | $25.56 |
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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