How far is Menard, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Menard, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 214.7 miles (345.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menard and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menard and Fort Worth.
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Start on West San Saba Avenue
17 m · 9 sec · West San Saba Avenue
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Turn left onto Frisco Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Frisco Avenue
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Turn right onto East US Highway 190
11.2 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190
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Continue on United States Highway 190
18.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 190
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Continue on Menard Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Menard Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street
40 m · 2 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
66 m · 6 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
100 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on United States Highway 377
43.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · United States Highway 377
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
70 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Commerce Street
2714 ft · 37 sec · West Commerce Street
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Continue on Early Boulevard
4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 67/377 East
19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67/377 East
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Continue on West Central Avenue
2.9 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 67
15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on Southwest US Highway 377
2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377
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Continue on Dublin Bypass
4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass
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Continue on South US Highway 377
7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377
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Turn straight onto West Washington Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West South Loop
3.6 mi · 6 min · West South Loop
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Continue on North US Highway 377
42.4 mi · 51 min · North US Highway 377
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Continue on South US Highway 377
11.1 mi · 13 min · South US Highway 377
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Continue on Benbrook Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Benbrook Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Loop 820
1160 ft · 23 sec · Southwest Loop 820
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East
1833 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W: Denton, Waco
2173 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Denton
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Fort Worth
957 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue
1435 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto South Freeway
540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto South Freeway
79 m · 5 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 Menard 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.
United States Highway 377
Continue on United States Highway 377
43.5 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Menard and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menard to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 214.7 miles (345.5 km) and usually takes 03h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Comanche is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.9 miles from Menard and 108.7 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.61 one way or $57.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Menard and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Comanche
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Comanche.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menard and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 191.18 mi (307.67 km).
#1 Menard
City in Menard County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,397 |
| Coordinates | 30.9176700, -99.7864600 |
| Altitude | 574 |
| 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: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $28.61 | $57.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.19 | $64.38 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.75 | $69.51 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $30.23 | $60.45 |
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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