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

The driving distance from Southmayd, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (113 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
89.66 mi
01h 35m
Flight
70.2 mi
112.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.2 mi
Kilometers
112.97 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.66 mi
Kilometers
144.3 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Fri, May 1, 6:56 AM CDT
Return by in Southmayd
Fri, May 1, 8:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southmayd
2026-05-01T05:21
Arrive Fort Worth
Fri, May 1, 6:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southmayd
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
Sanger
TX

City in Denton County, Texas, United States

From Southmayd
44.7 mi
00h 47m
To Fort Worth
44.9 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Belknap Road

    118 m · 19 sec · Belknap Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto McElroy Street

    1497 ft · 1 min · McElroy Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 56

    7.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 56

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    757 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    743 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Highway 82

    145 m · 6 sec · Highway 82

  8. 8

    Continue on East US Highway 82

    12.3 mi · 14 min · East US Highway 82

  9. 9

    Continue on J M Lindsay Boulevard

    115 m · 10 sec · J M Lindsay Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Interstate 35

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left

    984 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W TEXpress

    16.7 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North South Freeway

  16. 16

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

    2710 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southmayd 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Interstate 35
30.2 mi · 34%
I 35W South
17.2 mi · 19%
I 35W TEXpress
16.7 mi · 19%
East US Highway 82
12.3 mi · 14%
State Highway 56
7.61 mi · 8%
East Main Street
2.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Interstate 35

Merge slight left

29.2 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
70.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanger
00h 47m from Southmayd
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Southmayd 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 Southmayd to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Sanger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Southmayd and 44.9 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 70.2 miles (113 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.94 one way or $23.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Southmayd and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Sanger

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sanger, 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 Sanger.

RAIL

Gainesville

29 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

70 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

74 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

74 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southmayd and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 70.2 mi (112.97 km).

Southmayd

#1 Southmayd

City in Grayson County, Texas, United States

Population1,176
Coordinates33.6303800, -96.7691600
Altitude224
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: 1st Street (-96.769161, 33.630382)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.98 L · about $11.94
Round trip
$23.88
6.32 gal · 23.96 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $11.94 $23.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.44 $26.87
Premium $4.59 $14.51 $29.02
Diesel $3.99 $12.62 $25.24

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Southmayd and Fort Worth. The current time is 05:21:25.

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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.