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

The driving distance from Onalaska, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
223.45 mi
03h 33m
Flight
185.36 mi
298.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.36 mi
Kilometers
298.31 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.45 mi
Kilometers
359.6 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Tue, May 5, 12:22 AM CDT
Return by in Onalaska
Tue, May 5, 3:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Onalaska
2026-05-04T20:49
Arrive Fort Worth
Tue, May 5, 12:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Onalaska
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fairfield
TX

City in and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States

From Onalaska
111.6 mi
01h 46m
To Fort Worth
111.8 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Onalaska and Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2173 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto United States Highway 190

    28.3 mi · 33 min · United States Highway 190

  3. 3

    Continue on 11th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 11th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Interstate 45 North

    3074 ft · 1 min · Interstate 45 North

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    68.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North: Denton

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

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

    957 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Onalaska and Fort Worth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate 45 North
131 mi · 58%
US 287 North
57.6 mi · 26%
United States Highway 190
28.3 mi · 13%
South Freeway
3.37 mi · 2%
11th Street
1.74 mi · 1%
I 35W North
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

Interstate 45 North

Take the ramp straight

68.7 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
185.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
01h 46m from Onalaska
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Onalaska and Mostly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Onalaska to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.6 miles from Onalaska and 111.8 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.82 one way or $59.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Onalaska and Mostly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fairfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Waco, TX

94 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Tyler, TX

107 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

119 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Onalaska and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 185.36 mi (298.31 km).

Onalaska

#1 Onalaska

City in Polk County, Texas, United States

Population3,167
Coordinates30.8057500, -95.1163300
Altitude54
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: FM 356 (-95.116333, 30.80575)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.89 gal
29.85 L · about $29.82
Round trip
$59.63
15.78 gal · 59.7 L
Estimated CO2
70.1 kg one way
Round trip: 140.2 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.82 $59.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.55 $67.10
Premium $4.59 $36.22 $72.45
Diesel $3.99 $31.50 $63.01

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Onalaska and Fort Worth. The current time is 20:49:24.

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.