How far is Parker, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Parker, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parker and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parker and Fort Worth.
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Start on Farm to Market Road 50
1.9 mi · 3 min · Farm to Market Road 50
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Turn right
3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto West Old San Antonio Road
8.1 mi · 10 min · West Old San Antonio Road
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Take the ramp left
1575 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto South State Highway 6
11.4 mi · 12 min · South State Highway 6
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Continue on South Market Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Market Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
1713 ft · 22 sec · North State Highway 6
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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 Parker 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.
I 35W
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
49.2 mi · 00h 52m
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 Parker 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 Parker to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Bellmead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.5 miles from Parker and 85.7 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 1:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.83 one way or $45.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Parker and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Bellmead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellmead.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parker and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 153.86 mi (247.62 km).
#1 Parker
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,442 |
| Coordinates | 30.6049200, -96.5216300 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| 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: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.83 | $45.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.68 | $51.36 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $27.73 | $55.46 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.12 | $48.24 |
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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