How far is San Saba, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from San Saba, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hamilton County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Saba and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Saba and Fort Worth.
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Start on East Wallace Street
30 m · 5 sec · East Wallace Street
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Turn right onto North High Street
21.3 mi · 32 min · North High Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fisher Street
1570 ft · 24 sec · Fisher Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
2758 ft · 56 sec · 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
24.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281: Hamilton, Lampasas
570 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 North: Hamilton
45 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto North US Highway 281
14.9 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Rice Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Rice Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Walnut Street
2995 ft · 44 sec · South Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 2nd Street
973 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on East 2nd Street
701 ft · 15 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Cedar Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Cedar Street
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Continue on State Highway 220
12.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 220
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 67
12.1 mi · 14 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on Northeast Big Bend Trail
24 mi · 27 min · Northeast Big Bend Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 171, CTP: Nolan River Road, County Road 1216
1845 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on West Katherine P Raines Drive
860 ft · 24 sec · West Katherine P Raines Drive
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Turn left onto Chisholm Trail Parkway
27.9 mi · 32 min · Chisholm Trail Parkway
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 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 San Saba 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.
Chisholm Trail Parkway
Turn left onto Chisholm Trail Parkway
27.9 mi · 00h 32m
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Saba and Sunny then 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 San Saba to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Hico is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from San Saba and 86.7 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 12:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.56 one way or $45.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around San Saba and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Hico
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 Hico.
Cleburne
McGregor
Fort Hood, Texas
Waco, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Saba and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 133.71 mi (215.19 km).
#1 San Saba
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 3,141 |
| Coordinates | 31.1957200, -98.7181000 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| 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: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.56 | $45.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.38 | $50.77 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $27.41 | $54.82 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $23.84 | $47.68 |
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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