How far is Liberty Hill, TX from Fort Worth, TX?

The driving distance from Liberty Hill, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.18 mi
02h 43m
Flight
146.69 mi
236.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.69 mi
Kilometers
236.08 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.18 mi
Kilometers
275.48 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM CDT
Return by in Liberty Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Liberty Hill
2026-04-22T20:25
Arrive Fort Worth
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Liberty Hill
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
Waco
TX

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

From Liberty Hill
85.5 mi
01h 21m
To Fort Worth
85.7 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Liberty Hill and Fort Worth.

  1. 1

    Start on Ranch Road 1869

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Ranch Road 1869

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 183

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North US Highway 183

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ronald W Reagan Boulevard

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Ronald W Reagan Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Boulevard

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Boulevard

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Interstate 35

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Interstate 35

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1718 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    97 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    49.2 mi · 52 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Liberty Hill 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
97.3 mi · 57%
I 35W
49.2 mi · 29%
Ronald W Reagan Boulevard
8.06 mi · 5%
Ronald Reagan Boulevard
7.63 mi · 4%
Ranch Road 1869
3.28 mi · 2%
North Interstate 35
1.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

97 mi · 01h 39m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
146.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waco
01h 21m from Liberty Hill
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Liberty Hill and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Liberty Hill to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Waco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.5 miles from Liberty Hill and 85.7 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.83 one way or $45.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Liberty Hill and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Waco

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 Waco and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 12.8 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Waco City Hall
Meeting point 0.7 mi away

Waco City Hall

Waco , TX
300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702
Rating 3.6/5 15 reviews City government office,City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

Robinson City Police Department

Robinson , TX
111 W Lyndale Dr, Robinson, TX 76706
Rating 3.1/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Waco, TX

1 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

27 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

54 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

73 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Liberty Hill and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 146.69 mi (236.08 km).

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#1 Liberty Hill

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

Population1,389
Coordinates30.6649100, -97.9225200
Altitude312
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: RM 1869 (-97.922531, 30.664935)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.04 gal
22.86 L · about $22.83
Round trip
$45.65
12.08 gal · 45.72 L
Estimated CO2
53.7 kg one way
Round trip: 107.4 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.83 $45.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.68 $51.36
Premium $4.59 $27.73 $55.46
Diesel $3.99 $24.12 $48.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Liberty Hill and Fort Worth. The current time is 20:25:02.

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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.