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

The driving distance from Sonora, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 276.9 miles (445.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
276.89 mi
04h 52m
Flight
245.81 mi
395.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.81 mi
Kilometers
395.6 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.89 mi
Kilometers
445.61 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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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 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM CDT
Return by in Sonora
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sonora
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 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
7:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sonora
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
Impact
TX

Village in Texas, United States

From Sonora
155 mi
02h 26m
To Fort Worth
121.9 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast 3rd Street

    33 m · 9 sec · Southeast 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Crockett Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Crockett Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto US 87 Frontage Road

    823 ft · 23 sec · US 87 Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 87 South, Loop 306 East: Eden

    547 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Bryant Boulevard

    623 ft · 7 sec · South Bryant Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 87 South

    2.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 South

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 306 North, FM 1223

    2055 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Loop 306

    6.4 mi · 7 min · South Loop 306

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 67 North, US 277 North

    1784 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277 North: Bronte, Abilene

    79.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Danville Drive

    1 km · 1 min · South Danville Drive

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left

    904 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    2937 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    137.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  19. 19

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

    870 ft · 12 sec

  20. 20

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

    2725 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    547 ft · 7 sec · South Freeway

  22. 22

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

    2710 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sonora 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
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
138 mi · 50%
US 277 North
79.7 mi · 29%
South Crockett Avenue
60.5 mi · 22%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 6%
South Loop 306
6.4 mi · 2%
Winters Freeway
2.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

137 mi · 02h 19m

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
04h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
245.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Impact
02h 26m from Sonora
Leave By
7:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sonora and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sonora to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 276.9 miles (445.6 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Impact is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155 miles from Sonora and 121.9 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 7:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.92 one way or $73.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sonora and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 245.81 mi (395.6 km).

Sonora

#1 Sonora

City in Texas

Population2,764
Coordinates30.5668500, -100.6434300
Altitude649
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: Southeast 3rd Street (-100.643397, 30.566802)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 446 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.77 gal
36.99 L · about $36.92
Round trip
$73.84
19.54 gal · 73.98 L
Estimated CO2
86.8 kg one way
Round trip: 173.7 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.92 $73.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.54 $83.08
Premium $4.59 $44.85 $89.71
Diesel $3.99 $39.01 $78.02

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 Sonora and Fort Worth. The current time is 19:30:49.

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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.