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

The driving distance from Lampasas, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.79 mi
02h 27m
Flight
125.42 mi
201.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.42 mi
Kilometers
201.85 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.79 mi
Kilometers
244.29 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Fri, May 29, 10:23 PM CDT
Return by in Lampasas
Sat, May 30, 12:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lampasas
2026-05-29T19:55
Arrive Fort Worth
Fri, May 29, 10:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lampasas
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Hico
TX

City in Hamilton County, Texas, United States

From Lampasas
73.8 mi
01h 13m
To Fort Worth
78 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    34 m · 7 sec · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Key Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Key Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281

    42.9 mi · 49 min · North US Highway 281

  5. 5

    Continue on South Rice Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Rice Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  7. 7

    Continue on South Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 44 sec · South Walnut Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 2nd Street

    973 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    701 ft · 15 sec · East 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Cedar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Cedar Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 220

    12.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 220

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 67

    12.1 mi · 14 min · US Highway 67

  13. 13

    Continue on Northeast Big Bend Trail

    24 mi · 27 min · Northeast Big Bend Trail

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 171, CTP: Nolan River Road, County Road 1216

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on West Katherine P Raines Drive

    860 ft · 24 sec · West Katherine P Raines Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Chisholm Trail Parkway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Chisholm Trail Parkway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton

    870 ft · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco

    2725 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    547 ft · 7 sec · South Freeway

  21. 21

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

    2710 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 281
62.1 mi · 41%
Chisholm Trail Parkway
27.9 mi · 18%
Northeast Big Bend Trail
24 mi · 16%
State Highway 220
12.8 mi · 8%
US Highway 67
12.1 mi · 8%
South Rice Street
2.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North US Highway 281

Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281

42.9 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
125.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hico
01h 13m from Lampasas
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lampasas and Mostly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lampasas to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Hico is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Lampasas and 78 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.26 one way or $40.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lampasas and Mostly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Hico

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hico, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hico.

RAIL

Cleburne

74 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

McGregor

85 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

97 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Waco, TX

98 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lampasas and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 125.42 mi (201.85 km).

Lampasas

#1 Lampasas

City in Texas, United States

Population8,119
Coordinates31.0637800, -98.1817000
Altitude313
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: East 4th Street (-98.181745, 31.06389)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.36 gal
20.28 L · about $20.26
Round trip
$40.51
10.72 gal · 40.56 L
Estimated CO2
47.6 kg one way
Round trip: 95.3 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.26 $40.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.79 $45.58
Premium $4.59 $24.61 $49.22
Diesel $3.99 $21.40 $42.80

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lampasas and Fort Worth. The current time is 19:55:31.

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.