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

The driving distance from Thrall, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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
167.53 mi
02h 41m
Flight
147.51 mi
237.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.51 mi
Kilometers
237.4 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.53 mi
Kilometers
269.62 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM CDT
Return by in Thrall
Thu, Apr 23, 8:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thrall
2026-04-23T02:53
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thrall
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
Bellmead
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Thrall
83 mi
01h 20m
To Fort Worth
84.6 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
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 Thrall and Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Railroad Avenue

    30 m · 9 sec · East Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Bounds Street

    126 m · 20 sec · South Bounds Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US 79

    6.9 mi · 9 min · US 79

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    11.3 mi · 16 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on TX 95

    5.5 mi · 8 min · TX 95

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 95

    4.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 95

  7. 7

    Continue on South Franklin Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Franklin Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 95

    12.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 95

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeast H K Dodgen Loop

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Southeast H K Dodgen Loop

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North General Bruce Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · North General Bruce Drive

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North

    1630 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    26.1 mi · 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    49.2 mi · 52 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
59.2 mi · 35%
I 35W
49.2 mi · 29%
State Highway 95
16.9 mi · 10%
North Main Street
11.3 mi · 7%
US 79
6.91 mi · 4%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 35W

Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

49.2 mi · 00h 52m

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
147.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellmead
01h 20m from Thrall
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Thrall 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 Thrall to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Bellmead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Thrall and 84.6 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.33 one way or $44.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bellmead

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bellmead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 13.3 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Waco City Hall
Meeting point 2.2 mi away

Waco City Hall

Waco , TX
300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702
Rating 3.6/5 15 reviews City government office,City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Nearby stop 8.1 mi away

Robinson City Police Department

Robinson , TX
111 W Lyndale Dr, Robinson, TX 76706
Rating 3.1/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellmead.

BUS

Waco, TX

5 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

33 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

60 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

79 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thrall and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 147.51 mi (237.4 km).

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#1 Thrall

City in Texas

Population1,014
Coordinates30.5904800, -97.2969400
Altitude171
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: East Railroad Avenue (-97.296932, 30.590457)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.38 L · about $22.33
Round trip
$44.67
11.82 gal · 44.76 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.33 $44.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.13 $50.26
Premium $4.59 $27.13 $54.27
Diesel $3.99 $23.60 $47.20

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 Thrall and Fort Worth. The current time is 02:53:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.