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

The driving distance from Shallowater, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 329.8 miles (530.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.4 miles (448.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
329.82 mi
05h 02m
Flight
278.45 mi
448.12 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.45 mi
Kilometers
448.12 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.82 mi
Kilometers
530.8 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM CDT
Return by in Shallowater
Thu, Apr 23, 11:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shallowater
2026-04-23T00:57
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shallowater
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tye
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Shallowater
163.7 mi
02h 31m
To Fort Worth
166.1 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
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 Shallowater and Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    788 ft · 40 sec · 7th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Avenue E

    1146 ft · 23 sec · Avenue E

  4. 4

    Continue on United States Highway 84

    602 ft · 13 sec · United States Highway 84

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US 84 East: Lubbock

    1547 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Highway 84

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 84

  7. 7

    Continue on Clovis Road

    6 mi · 7 min · Clovis Road

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Avenue Q

    4 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q

  9. 9

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  11. 11

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  13. 13

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    183 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton

    870 ft · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco

    2725 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    547 ft · 7 sec · South Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue

    2710 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 55%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 22%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 8%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 5%
Clovis Road
6.03 mi · 2%
Slaton Road
4.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

183 mi · 03h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.4 mi
278.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tye
02h 31m from Shallowater
Leave By
6:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Shallowater 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 Shallowater to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 329.8 miles (530.8 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Tye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.7 miles from Shallowater and 166.1 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 278.4 miles (448.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.99 one way or $87.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shallowater and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 278.45 mi (448.12 km).

Shallowater

#1 Shallowater

City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Population2,613
Coordinates33.6889700, -101.9982300
Altitude1004
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: (-101.998234, 33.68897)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 531 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.64 gal
44.06 L · about $43.99
Round trip
$87.98
23.28 gal · 88.12 L
Estimated CO2
103.4 kg one way
Round trip: 206.9 kg / 456 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.99 $87.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.49 $98.99
Premium $4.59 $53.44 $106.88
Diesel $3.99 $46.48 $92.96

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 Shallowater and Fort Worth. The current time is 00:57:25.

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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.