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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Osage Trail
667 ft · 31 sec · Osage Trail
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Turn right onto Shawnee Trail
2100 ft · 1 min · Shawnee Trail
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Turn left onto Navajo Trail
1141 ft · 37 sec · Navajo Trail
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Turn left onto Northwest Loop 820
96 m · 6 sec · Northwest Loop 820
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 820 East
1075 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
3163 ft · 42 sec · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 199, FM 1220: Lake Worth
2083 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 199 East: Jacksboro Highway
933 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest Loop 820
636 ft · 13 sec · Northwest Loop 820
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Turn slight right onto Lake Worth Boulevard
2215 ft · 40 sec · Lake Worth Boulevard
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Continue on Jacksboro Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Jacksboro Highway
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Continue on North Henderson Street
2422 ft · 1 min · North Henderson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wind Roundabout
34 m · 2 sec · North Henderson Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Henderson Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Henderson Street
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Turn left onto West Lancaster Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Lancaster Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East Lancaster Avenue
1384 ft · 27 sec · East Lancaster Avenue
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Turn right onto South Freeway
28 m · 2 sec · South Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South
667 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
2184 ft · 27 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 Lake Worth 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.
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.
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.
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.
The Keller Watertower
Haltom City - City Hall
Niles City Hall Saloon
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to River Oaks.
Fort Worth Central Station
Cleburne
Union Station
Dallas, TX
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).
#1 Lake Worth
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,867 |
| Coordinates | 32.8048500, -97.4450200 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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