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

The driving distance from McGregor, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
106.5 mi
01h 34m
Flight
88.68 mi
142.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.68 mi
Kilometers
142.72 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.5 mi
Kilometers
171.4 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM CDT
Return by in McGregor
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McGregor
2026-04-22T21:55
Arrive Fort Worth
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McGregor
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
Hillsboro
TX

City in the U.

From McGregor
52.5 mi
00h 47m
To Fort Worth
54 mi
00h 47m

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 McGregor and Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West McGregor Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West McGregor Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on West US Highway 84

    5.3 mi · 6 min · West US Highway 84

  3. 3

    Continue on George W Bush Parkway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · George W Bush Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 298: Franklin Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    79 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward South Valley Mills Drive

    671 ft · 18 sec · South Valley Mills Drive

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    556 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Mills Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Valley Mills Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North

    135 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

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

    49.2 mi · 52 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McGregor 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W
49.2 mi · 46%
Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 31%
George W Bush Parkway
7.32 mi · 7%
West US Highway 84
5.27 mi · 5%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
4.26 mi · 4%
South Valley Mills Drive
1.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35W

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

49.2 mi · 00h 52m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
88.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
00h 47m from McGregor
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McGregor 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 McGregor to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.5 miles from McGregor and 54 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.21 one way or $28.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro

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 Hillsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 2 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Whitney City Hall

Whitney , TX
115 W Jefferson Ave, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 3.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Town Hall Estates Nursing
Nearby stop 14 mi away

Town Hall Estates Nursing

Whitney , TX
101 S San Marcos St, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 4.5/5 34 reviews Non-profit organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cleburne

44 mi away
206 North Border St.
BUS

Waco, TX

51 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

69 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

84 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McGregor and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 88.68 mi (142.72 km).

McGregor

#1 McGregor

City in Texas

Population5,413
Coordinates31.4440600, -97.4091800
Altitude211
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: US 84 (-97.409174, 31.444048)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.23 L · about $14.21
Round trip
$28.42
7.52 gal · 28.46 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $14.21 $28.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.99 $31.98
Premium $4.59 $17.26 $34.52
Diesel $3.99 $15.01 $30.03

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 McGregor and Fort Worth. The current time is 21:55:26.

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.