How far is Montgomery, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Montgomery, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 218.5 miles (351.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.7 miles (302 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Fort Worth.
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Start on South Liberty Street
32 m · 11 sec · South Liberty Street
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Turn left onto Eva Street
24.3 mi · 34 min · Eva Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 6
815 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 6
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Take the ramp slight left
755 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
49.8 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6
5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Memorial Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right
1392 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Loop 340
4.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340
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Take the exit slight right
108 m · 11 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North
1513 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
49.2 mi · 52 min
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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 Montgomery and Fort Worth.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
State Highway 6
Merge slight left
49.8 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Sunny leaving Montgomery 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 Montgomery to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 218.5 miles (351.6 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Marlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.1 miles from Montgomery and 109.4 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.7 miles (302 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.14 one way or $58.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Marlin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riesel City Hall
City of Kosse City Hall
Lott City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marlin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 187.67 mi (302.03 km).
#1 Montgomery
City in and county seat of Montgomery County, Alabama, United States and Alabama federated state capital
| Population | 1,639 |
| Coordinates | 30.3882600, -95.6963400 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| 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: 352 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $29.14 | $58.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.78 | $65.57 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $35.40 | $70.79 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $30.79 | $61.57 |
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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