How far is McLendon-Chisholm, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from McLendon-Chisholm, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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.
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McLendon-Chisholm and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McLendon-Chisholm and Fort Worth.
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Start on the route
41 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Cattle Barron Drive
2721 ft · 2 min · Cattle Barron Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West FM 550
733 ft · 24 sec · West FM 550
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Turn left onto North State Highway 205
4.3 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 205
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Continue on South Goliad Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Goliad Street
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Turn left onto East Interstate 30
1354 ft · 29 sec · East Interstate 30
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Take the ramp straight toward I 30 West
774 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
22.8 mi · 27 min · Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Waco
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
547 ft · 7 sec · 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 McLendon-Chisholm 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.
Tom Landry Freeway
Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving McLendon-Chisholm and Sunny near Fort Worth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McLendon-Chisholm to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from McLendon-Chisholm and 45.8 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 3:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.20 one way or $20.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McLendon-Chisholm and Sunny near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Dallas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McLendon-Chisholm and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 55.22 mi (88.86 km).
#1 McLendon-Chisholm
City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,815 |
| Coordinates | 32.8423500, -96.3805400 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $3.78 | $10.20 | $20.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $12.40 | $24.79 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $10.78 | $21.56 |
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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