How far is Runaway Bay, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Runaway Bay, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 60 miles (96.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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.
The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Runaway Bay and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Runaway Bay and Fort Worth.
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Start on Half Moon Way
782 ft · 35 sec · Half Moon Way
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Turn right onto Tryall Drive
149 m · 27 sec · Tryall Drive
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Turn left onto West US Highway 380
16.4 mi · 21 min · West US Highway 380
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Turn right onto West Business 380
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Business 380
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Turn right onto South US Highway 287
1567 ft · 33 sec · South US Highway 287
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Take the ramp straight toward South Highway 287
755 ft · 21 sec · South Highway 287
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 287
30.2 mi · 34 min · South US Highway 287
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express Toll South
2952 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
4 mi · 4 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · North 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 Runaway Bay and Fort Worth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South US Highway 287
Merge slight left onto South US Highway 287
30.2 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Runaway Bay and Sunny near Fort Worth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Runaway Bay to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 60 miles (96.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Bryan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Runaway Bay and 30.3 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Runaway Bay and Sunny near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Bryan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
Azle City Hall
Paradise City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bryan.
Fort Worth Central Station
Gainesville
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Runaway Bay and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 44.49 mi (71.6 km).
#1 Runaway Bay
City in the United States
| Population | 1,627 |
| Coordinates | 33.1678900, -97.8783700 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.01 | $16.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.01 | $18.03 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $9.73 | $19.47 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $8.47 | $16.93 |
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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