How far is Lake Kiowa, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Lake Kiowa, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 21m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Kiowa and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Kiowa and Fort Worth.
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Start on Blackfoot Trail
2525 ft · 2 min · Blackfoot Trail
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Turn left onto Kiowa Drive North
1595 ft · 1 min · Kiowa Drive North
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Continue on Kiowa Drive North
1512 ft · 1 min · Kiowa Drive North
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Continue on Kiowa Drive West
1.2 km · 3 min · Kiowa Drive West
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Turn right onto Navajo Trail
1863 ft · 1 min · Navajo Trail
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Turn right onto San Chez Drive
2104 ft · 2 min · San Chez Drive
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Turn right onto Kiowa Drive West
725 ft · 33 sec · Kiowa Drive West
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Turn right
592 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road 224
1.2 km · 3 min · County Road 224
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Turn left onto County Road 219
82 m · 18 sec · County Road 219
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Turn sharp right onto Farm-to-Market Road 902
5.4 mi · 9 min · Farm-to-Market Road 902
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 372
2988 ft · 60 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 372
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Continue on Burns City Road
2334 ft · 52 sec · Burns City Road
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Turn left onto Anthony Street
2097 ft · 44 sec · Anthony Street
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Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto East California Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East California Street
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Turn left
107 m · 10 sec
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Continue on South Interstate 35
704 ft · 19 sec · South Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left
937 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth
17.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W TEXpress
16.7 mi · 17 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 Lake Kiowa 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.
South Interstate 35
Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lake Kiowa and Partly Sunny near Fort Worth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Kiowa to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Krum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Lake Kiowa and 33.8 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.67 one way or $19.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake Kiowa and Partly Sunny near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Krum
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
Corinth City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Krum.
Gainesville
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Kiowa and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 61.48 mi (98.94 km).
#1 Lake Kiowa
Census designated place
| Population | 1,906 |
| Coordinates | 33.5770500, -97.0130600 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.67 | $19.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.89 | $21.77 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $11.75 | $23.51 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
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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