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

The driving distance from Pantego, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.31 mi
00h 20m
Flight
9.59 mi
15.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.59 mi
Kilometers
15.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.31 mi
Kilometers
23.03 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Sat, May 30, 8:29 AM CDT
Return by in Pantego
Sat, May 30, 8:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pantego
2026-05-30T08:09
Arrive Fort Worth
Sat, May 30, 8:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pantego
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Forest Hill
TX

Suburb of Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

From Pantego
5.3 mi
00h 10m
To Fort Worth
9.1 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Silver Leaf Drive

    29 m · 6 sec · Silver Leaf Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Smith Barry Road

    2142 ft · 1 min · Smith Barry Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West Pioneer Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Rosedale Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Rosedale Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Rosedale Street

    61 m · 4 sec · East Rosedale Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Rosedale Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Rosedale Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Rosedale Street

    31 m · 2 sec · East Rosedale Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Rosedale Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Rosedale Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    811 ft · 21 sec · South Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rosedale Street
3.8 mi · 27%
East Rosedale Street
2.97 mi · 21%
West Pioneer Parkway
2.8 mi · 20%
South Freeway
0.52 mi · 4%
Smith Barry Road
0.41 mi · 3%
Silver Leaf Drive
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Rosedale Street

Continue on Rosedale Street

3.8 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Hill
00h 10m from Pantego
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pantego and Slight 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 Pantego to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forest Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Pantego and 9.1 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pantego and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Forest Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Forest Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
Arlington City Hall
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Arlington City Hall

Arlington , TX
101 W Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010
Rating 3.8/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office
Niles City Hall Saloon
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

Niles City Hall Saloon

Fort Worth , TX
112 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rating 4.8/5 80 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Hill.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

10 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

38 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

45 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pantego and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 9.59 mi (15.43 km).

Pantego

#1 Pantego

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States of America

Population2,496
Coordinates32.7143000, -97.1564000
Altitude174
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: Silver Leaf Drive (-97.156646, 32.714301)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.91 L · about $1.89
Round trip
$3.78
1 gal · 3.82 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.89 $3.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.13 $4.25
Premium $4.59 $2.30 $4.59
Diesel $3.99 $2.00 $3.99

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Pantego and Fort Worth. The current time is 08:09:04.

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.