How far is Lakeside City, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Lakeside City, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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 54m.
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.
City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeside City and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside City and Fort Worth.
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Start on Skyline Road
76 m · 16 sec · Skyline Road
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Turn left onto Royal Road
787 ft · 36 sec · Royal Road
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Turn right onto Voyage Way
84 m · 13 sec · Voyage Way
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Turn right onto Shoreline Drive
2950 ft · 2 min · Shoreline Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bowman Road
620 ft · 33 sec · Bowman Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 79 South
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 79 South
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Continue on Archer City Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Archer City Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward US 281 North, TX 79 North
769 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Parkway
1.4 km · 57 sec · Southwest Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Henry S Grace Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Henry S Grace Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East, US 287 South, TX 79 North: Texarkana, Fort Worth
2490 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express Toll South
2952 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
4 mi · 4 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 Lakeside City 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.
Central East Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
96.6 mi · 01h 44m
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 then Mostly Sunny leaving Lakeside City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeside City to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Alvord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Lakeside City and 60.5 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104 miles (167.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 2:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Lakeside City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Alvord
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 Alvord.
Gainesville
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Ardmore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeside City and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 103.99 mi (167.35 km).
#1 Lakeside City
Town of the Asher County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,008 |
| Coordinates | 33.8287100, -98.5453300 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| 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: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.10 | $32.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.11 | $36.23 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $19.56 | $39.12 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $17.01 | $34.02 |
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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