How far is Pittsburg, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Pittsburg, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.9 miles (222 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hunt County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburg and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburg and Fort Worth.
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Start on Church Street
121 m · 20 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Greer Boulevard
5.7 mi · 6 min · North Greer Boulevard
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Continue on Bill Ratliff Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Bill Ratliff Freeway
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Continue on West Ferguson Road
2787 ft · 1 min · West Ferguson Road
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Take the exit left
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
144.6 mi · 2 hr 35 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 Pittsburg 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.
West Ferguson Road
Merge slight left
145 mi · 02h 35m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Pittsburg and 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 Pittsburg to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Pittsburg and 77.1 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.9 miles (222 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.94 one way or $41.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pittsburg and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Greenville
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 Greenville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburg and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 137.95 mi (222.01 km).
#1 Pittsburg
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 4,680 |
| Coordinates | 32.9954000, -94.9657700 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| 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: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.94 | $41.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.56 | $47.11 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $25.43 | $50.87 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.12 | $44.24 |
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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