How far is Plains, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Plains, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 359.7 miles (578.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 320.8 miles (516.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m 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.
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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 05h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plains and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plains and Fort Worth.
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Start on Cowboy Way
3260 ft · 50 sec · Cowboy Way
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Continue on Highway 82
30.5 mi · 31 min · Highway 82
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Continue on West Main Street
128 m · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South 14th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South 14th Street
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Turn sharp left onto Seagraves Road
1240 ft · 20 sec · Seagraves Road
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Turn right onto Lamesa Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Lamesa Highway
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Continue on State Highway 137
1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 137
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Continue on Lamesa Highway
14.7 mi · 15 min · Lamesa Highway
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Continue on Brownfield Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Brownfield Highway
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Continue on North State Highway 137
15.3 mi · 23 min · North State Highway 137
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Continue on North Bryan Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bryan Avenue
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
1.1 km · 55 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Lynn Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Lynn Avenue
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Continue on South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87
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Continue on William Crooker Highway
1.4 mi · 1 min · William Crooker Highway
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Continue on North US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on William B Crooker Memorial Highway
131 m · 5 sec · William B Crooker Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 87 Business South, FM 700 East
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on North US Highway 87
2.4 mi · 4 min · North US Highway 87
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Turn left onto West Interstate 20
825 ft · 19 sec · West Interstate 20
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Abilene
539 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
243.3 mi · 4 hr 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton
870 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco
2725 ft · 1 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 Plains and Fort Worth.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
243 mi · 04h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Plains 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 Plains to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 359.7 miles (578.9 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?
Sweetwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.1 miles from Plains and 173.6 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 320.8 miles (516.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 6:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.96 one way or $95.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plains and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Sweetwater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
City of Sweetwater
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sweetwater.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plains and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 320.84 mi (516.34 km).
#1 Plains
City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 1,616 |
| Coordinates | 33.1887100, -102.8279900 |
| Altitude | 1110 |
| 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: 579 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
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 | $47.96 | $95.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.96 | $107.92 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $58.26 | $116.52 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $50.67 | $101.34 |
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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