How far is Sulphur Springs, TX from Fort Worth, TX?

The driving distance from Sulphur Springs, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 111 miles (178.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
111.03 mi
01h 50m
Flight
103.73 mi
166.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.73 mi
Kilometers
166.94 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.03 mi
Kilometers
178.69 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Sat, Apr 18, 1:46 AM CDT
Return by in Sulphur Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 3:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sulphur Springs
2026-04-17T23:55
Arrive Fort Worth
Sat, Apr 18, 1:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sulphur Springs
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
Mobile City
TX

City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States

From Sulphur Springs
56.2 mi
00h 55m
To Fort Worth
54.8 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur Springs and Fort Worth.

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street West

    35 m · 4 sec · Jefferson Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gilmer Street

    77 m · 5 sec · Gilmer Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Gilmer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gilmer Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Broadway Street

    1479 ft · 31 sec · South Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Industrial Drive West

    561 ft · 11 sec · Industrial Drive West

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    990 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    108.7 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Waco

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    547 ft · 7 sec · South Freeway

  10. 10

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

    2710 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Industrial Drive West
109 mi · 98%
Gilmer Street
1.26 mi · 1%
I 35W South
1.1 mi · 1%
US 287 Business
0.51 mi
South Freeway
0.47 mi
South Broadway Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Industrial Drive West

Merge slight left

109 mi · 01h 59m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
103.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mobile City
00h 55m from Sulphur Springs
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sulphur Springs and Partly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sulphur Springs to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 111 miles (178.7 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Mobile City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Sulphur Springs and 54.8 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.81 one way or $29.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sulphur Springs and Partly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Mobile City

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

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

24 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

40 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

87 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur Springs and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 103.73 mi (166.94 km).

Sulphur Springs

#1 Sulphur Springs

City in Texas, USA

Population16,272
Coordinates33.1384500, -95.6010700
Altitude153
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: Jefferson Street West (-95.601114, 33.138506)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.83 L · about $14.81
Round trip
$29.63
7.84 gal · 29.66 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $14.81 $29.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.67 $33.34
Premium $4.59 $18.00 $35.99
Diesel $3.99 $15.65 $31.31

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sulphur Springs and Fort Worth. The current time is 23:55:09.

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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.