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

The driving distance from Lake Worth, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.71 mi
00h 20m
Flight
9.07 mi
14.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.07 mi
Kilometers
14.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.71 mi
Kilometers
26.9 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Fri, Apr 17, 8:35 PM CDT
Return by in Lake Worth
Fri, Apr 17, 8:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Worth
2026-04-17T20:15
Arrive Fort Worth
Fri, Apr 17, 8:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lake Worth
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
River Oaks
TX

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

From Lake Worth
5.6 mi
00h 10m
To Fort Worth
11.1 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
84°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Osage Trail

    667 ft · 31 sec · Osage Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Shawnee Trail

    2100 ft · 1 min · Shawnee Trail

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Navajo Trail

    1141 ft · 37 sec · Navajo Trail

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northwest Loop 820

    96 m · 6 sec · Northwest Loop 820

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 820 East

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    3163 ft · 42 sec · Jim Wright Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 199, FM 1220: Lake Worth

    2083 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 199 East: Jacksboro Highway

    933 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Northwest Loop 820

    636 ft · 13 sec · Northwest Loop 820

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Lake Worth Boulevard

    2215 ft · 40 sec · Lake Worth Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Jacksboro Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Jacksboro Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Henderson Street

    2422 ft · 1 min · North Henderson Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wind Roundabout

    34 m · 2 sec · North Henderson Street

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto North Henderson Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Henderson Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Lancaster Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on East Lancaster Avenue

    1384 ft · 27 sec · East Lancaster Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Freeway

    28 m · 2 sec · South Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South

    667 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    2184 ft · 27 sec · South Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue

    2710 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Worth and Fort Worth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
131.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jacksboro Highway
4.53 mi · 27%
North Henderson Street
1.52 mi · 9%
South Freeway
0.8 mi · 5%
West Lancaster Avenue
0.76 mi · 5%
Jim Wright Freeway
0.6 mi · 4%
US 287 Business
0.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jacksboro Highway

Continue on Jacksboro Highway

4.53 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
River Oaks
00h 10m from Lake Worth
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lake Worth 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 Worth to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

River Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Lake Worth and 11.1 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.23 one way or $4.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake Worth and Partly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near River Oaks

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around River Oaks and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
Haltom City - City Hall
Meeting point 6 mi away

Haltom City - City Hall

Haltom City , TX
5024 Broadway Ave, Haltom City, TX 76117
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City Hall,City government office
Niles City Hall Saloon
Nearby stop 1.4 mi away

Niles City Hall Saloon

Fort Worth , TX
112 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rating 4.8/5 80 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to River Oaks.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

7 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

48 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

55 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

55 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Worth and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 9.07 mi (14.59 km).

Lake Worth

#1 Lake Worth

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population4,867
Coordinates32.8048500, -97.4450200
Altitude196
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: Osage Trail (-97.445018, 32.804993)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.23 L · about $2.23
Round trip
$4.46
1.18 gal · 4.46 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.23 $4.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.51 $5.02
Premium $4.59 $2.71 $5.42
Diesel $3.99 $2.36 $4.71

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Worth and Fort Worth. The current time is 20:15:44.

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.