How far is Panhandle, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Panhandle, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 195 miles (313.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hopkins County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Panhandle and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Panhandle and Fort Worth.
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Start on County Road 2122
77 m · 16 sec · County Road 2122
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Turn left onto State Highway 8
1.2 km · 46 sec · State Highway 8
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Continue on North Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Street
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Continue on West Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Street
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Continue on State Highway 77 West
17.1 mi · 25 min · State Highway 77 West
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Continue on East C J Wise Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · East C J Wise Parkway
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Turn slight right
1042 ft · 40 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto W L Doc Dodson East
894 ft · 15 sec · W L Doc Dodson East
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Continue on East Main Street
2366 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on W L Doc Dodson West
1.2 mi · 1 min · W L Doc Dodson West
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Continue on US Highway 67 West
2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 67 West
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Continue on East Main Street
10.9 mi · 16 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto County Road 3045
1.3 km · 2 min · County Road 3045
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Turn left
107 m · 21 sec
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Turn sharp right
897 ft · 32 sec
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Take the ramp sharp left
1617 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
149.7 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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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 Panhandle 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.
County Road 3045
Merge slight left
150 mi · 02h 40m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Panhandle and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Panhandle to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 195 miles (313.8 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Cumby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from Panhandle and 100.4 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.00 one way or $52.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Panhandle and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Cumby
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 Cumby.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Panhandle and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 175.8 mi (282.92 km).
#1 Panhandle
Town in Texas, United States
| Population | 2,272 |
| Coordinates | 33.2212400, -94.3460300 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $26.00 | $52.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.25 | $58.51 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.59 | $63.17 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.47 | $54.94 |
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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