How far is Shepherd, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Shepherd, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shepherd and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shepherd and Fort Worth.
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Start on Byrd Avenue
26 m · 6 sec · Byrd Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
11.1 mi · 17 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Byrd Avenue
1159 ft · 20 sec · Byrd Avenue
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Turn slight right
5.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 946
11 mi · 19 min · Farm-to-Market Road 946
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Turn left onto Bennett Road
722 ft · 37 sec · Bennett Road
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Turn left
16 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Interstate 45 North
3074 ft · 1 min · Interstate 45 North
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Take the ramp straight
68.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Continue straight
61.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth
57.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North: Denton
1972 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Fort Worth
957 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
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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 Shepherd 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.
Interstate 45 North
Take the ramp straight
68.7 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shepherd and 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 Shepherd to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Shepherd and 118.7 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 9:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.59 one way or $63.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Shepherd and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
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 Fairfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shepherd and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 205.87 mi (331.32 km).
#1 Shepherd
Human settlement in San Jacinto County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 2,424 |
| Coordinates | 30.4979800, -94.9966000 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| 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: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $31.59 | $63.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.55 | $71.09 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $38.38 | $76.76 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $33.38 | $66.76 |
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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