How far is Kermit, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Kermit, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 371 miles (597 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 342.4 miles (551 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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 05h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kermit and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kermit and Fort Worth.
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Start on the route
34 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto East Austin Street
51 m · 10 sec · East Austin Street
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Turn left onto South Poplar Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Poplar Street
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Turn left onto East Jim Sharp Boulevard
2638 ft · 44 sec · East Jim Sharp Boulevard
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Continue on East State Highway 302
40.3 mi · 52 min · East State Highway 302
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Continue on Kermit Highway
1996 ft · 41 sec · Kermit Highway
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Turn left onto West 42nd Street
5.6 mi · 7 min · West 42nd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 338
2132 ft · 33 sec · State Highway 191 East
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Keep slight right
55 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Northeast Loop 338
1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast Loop 338
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
112 m · 9 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Midland
1526 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
299.7 mi · 5 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 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 Kermit and Fort Worth.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
300 mi · 05h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Kermit 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 Kermit to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 371 miles (597 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Trent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.5 miles from Kermit and 187.5 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 342.4 miles (551 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.47 one way or $98.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kermit and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Trent
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
City of Sweetwater
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trent.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kermit and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 342.36 mi (550.98 km).
#1 Kermit
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 6,367 |
| Coordinates | 31.8576300, -103.0926700 |
| Altitude | 872 |
| 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: 597 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 37m |
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 | $49.47 | $98.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $55.66 | $111.32 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $60.10 | $120.19 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $52.27 | $104.54 |
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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