How far is Nocona, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Nocona, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 88.2 miles (142 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77 miles (123.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Nocona and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nocona and Fort Worth.
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Start on United States Highway 82
94 m · 9 sec · United States Highway 82
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Turn left onto Montague Street
8.5 mi · 13 min · Montague Street
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Continue straight
10.7 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto East Wise Street
58.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min · East Wise Street
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express Toll South
2952 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
4 mi · 4 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 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 Nocona 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.
East Wise Street
Turn left onto East Wise Street
58.2 mi · 01h 04m
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 Nocona 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 Nocona to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 88.2 miles (142 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Decatur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Nocona and 43.9 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77 miles (123.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.75 one way or $23.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Nocona and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Decatur
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bridgeport Utility Billing
Boyd City Hall
Paradise City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Decatur.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nocona and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 76.98 mi (123.88 km).
#1 Nocona
City in Texas
| Population | 3,016 |
| Coordinates | 33.7867700, -97.7258600 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.75 | $23.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.22 | $26.45 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $14.28 | $28.56 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $12.42 | $24.84 |
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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