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

The driving distance from Lindsay, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
70.58 mi
01h 12m
Flight
63.17 mi
101.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.17 mi
Kilometers
101.66 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.58 mi
Kilometers
113.58 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Sat, May 30, 2:38 PM CDT
Return by in Lindsay
Sat, May 30, 3:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lindsay
2026-05-30T13:25
Arrive Fort Worth
Sat, May 30, 2:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lindsay
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
Denton
TX

The seventh most populous city in Texas.

From Lindsay
35.2 mi
00h 36m
To Fort Worth
35.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
92°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1270 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Walnut Street

    716 ft · 24 sec · Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hickory Drive

    1506 ft · 43 sec · Hickory Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto J M Lindsay Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 4 min · J M Lindsay Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Interstate 35

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    984 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W TEXpress

    16.7 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North South Freeway

  11. 11

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

    2710 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Interstate 35
30.2 mi · 43%
I 35W South
17.2 mi · 24%
I 35W TEXpress
16.7 mi · 24%
J M Lindsay Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5%
North South Freeway
1.15 mi · 2%
US 287 Business
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Interstate 35

Merge slight left

29.2 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
63.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denton
00h 36m from Lindsay
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lindsay 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 Lindsay to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Lindsay and 35.4 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.41 one way or $18.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lindsay and Mostly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Denton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Denton, 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 Denton.

RAIL

Gainesville

46 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

55 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Dallas, TX

57 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

58 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lindsay and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 63.17 mi (101.66 km).

Lindsay

#1 Lindsay

Town of Cooke County, Texas, USA

Population1,159
Coordinates33.6359400, -97.2227900
Altitude242
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: Main Street (-97.22279, 33.63592)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.43 L · about $9.41
Round trip
$18.82
4.98 gal · 18.86 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.41 $18.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.59 $21.17
Premium $4.59 $11.43 $22.86
Diesel $3.99 $9.94 $19.89

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 Lindsay and Fort Worth. The current time is 13:25:24.

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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.