How far is Lone Star, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Lone Star, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.6 miles (215 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 02h 33m.
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 Collin County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lone Star and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lone Star and Fort Worth.
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Start on the route
1063 ft · 29 sec
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Turn sharp left
8.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto North US Highway 271
6.3 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 271
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Continue on North Main Street
2494 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Loop 286
146 m · 11 sec · Northwest Loop 286
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Take the ramp straight
151 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Loop 286
3.1 mi · 4 min · Northwest Loop 286
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82: Bonham
1376 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 82: Bonham
31 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right
103 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bonham Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Bonham Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 West
34.1 mi · 38 min · US Highway 82 West
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121: Randolph, Trenton
724 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto West US Highway 82
795 ft · 29 sec · West US Highway 82
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Turn left onto North State Highway 121
2 mi · 2 min · North State Highway 121
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Turn right onto West Sam Rayburn Drive
2747 ft · 37 sec · West Sam Rayburn Drive
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Turn slight left onto South State Highway 121
16.9 mi · 18 min · South State Highway 121
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SRT Toll South: Sam Rayburn Tollway
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway
19.7 mi · 21 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Airport Freeway
1294 ft · 17 sec · Airport Freeway
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Continue on Airport Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
2407 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 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 Lone Star 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.
US Highway 82 West
Continue on US Highway 82 West
34.1 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lone Star and 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 Lone Star to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Blue Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Lone Star and 74.6 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.6 miles (215 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.75 one way or $37.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lone Star and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Blue Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza Park
Princeton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Ridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lone Star and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 133.57 mi (214.96 km).
#1 Lone Star
Lone Star is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.7856600, -95.3877300 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| 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: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $3.51 | $18.75 | $37.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.03 | $21.51 | $43.02 |
| Premium | $4.41 | $23.54 | $47.09 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.03 | $60.06 |
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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