How far is Serenada, TX from Fort Worth, TX?

The driving distance from Serenada, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.7 miles (228 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.52 mi
02h 25m
Flight
141.67 mi
228 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.67 mi
Kilometers
228 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.52 mi
Kilometers
251.9 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM CDT
Return by in Serenada
Thu, Apr 23, 9:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Serenada
2026-04-23T04:29
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Serenada
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Northcrest
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From Serenada
78.2 mi
01h 12m
To Fort Worth
78.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Serenada and Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Serenada and Fort Worth.

  1. 1

    Start on Shinnecock Hills Drive

    1852 ft · 53 sec · Shinnecock Hills Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Shell Spur

    1826 ft · 38 sec · Shell Spur

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Shell Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Shell Road

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 143

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 143

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Interstate 35

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Interstate 35

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North: Waco

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    99.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    49.2 mi · 52 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Serenada and Fort Worth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
99.6 mi · 64%
I 35W
49.2 mi · 31%
North Interstate 35
2.22 mi · 1%
County Road 143
2.08 mi · 1%
Shell Road
1.77 mi · 1%
Shinnecock Hills Drive
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

99.2 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
141.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northcrest
01h 12m from Serenada
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Serenada 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 Serenada to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Northcrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Serenada and 78.4 miles from Fort Worth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 141.7 miles (228 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.86 one way or $41.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Serenada and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Northcrest

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Northcrest, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northcrest.

BUS

Waco, TX

10 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

36 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

65 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

83 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Serenada and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 141.67 mi (228 km).

Serenada

#1 Serenada

Census designated place

Population1,641
Coordinates30.6993600, -97.6919500
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Fort Worth

#2 Fort Worth

The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population927,720
Coordinates32.7254100, -97.3208500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Shinnecock Hills Drive (-97.691906, 30.699318)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
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.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.91 L · about $20.86
Round trip
$41.72
11.04 gal · 41.82 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.86 $41.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.47 $46.94
Premium $4.59 $25.34 $50.68
Diesel $3.99 $22.04 $44.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Serenada and Fort Worth. The current time is 04:29:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.