How far is Shady Hollow, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Shady Hollow, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shady Hollow and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shady Hollow and Fort Worth.
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Start on Saddle Mountain Trail
95 m · 16 sec · Saddle Mountain Trail
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Turn right onto Spotted Horse Trail
857 ft · 43 sec · Spotted Horse Trail
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Turn left onto Brodie Lane
1.4 mi · 3 min · Brodie Lane
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Turn left onto West Slaughter Lane
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Slaughter Lane
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Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1 North
1696 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 min · South Mopac Expressway
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Keep slight left
10.2 mi · 11 min
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Merge slight right onto North Mopac Expressway
4.3 mi · 4 min · North Mopac Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 45 Toll East
2829 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North, Toll 45 East
655 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 45 North
3080 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 45 North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Waco
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
80 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
49.2 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue
1435 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto South Freeway
540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto South Freeway
79 m · 5 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 Shady Hollow 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.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
80 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Shady Hollow and 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 Shady Hollow to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Lorena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Shady Hollow and 99.5 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.49 one way or $52.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Shady Hollow and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Lorena
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 Lorena.
McGregor
Waco, TX
Temple
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shady Hollow and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 179.77 mi (289.31 km).
#1 Shady Hollow
Census designated place
| Population | 5,004 |
| Coordinates | 30.1649300, -97.8622300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| 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: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $26.49 | $52.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.81 | $59.61 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.18 | $64.37 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.99 | $55.98 |
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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