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

The driving distance from Timpson, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 213.2 miles (343.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180 miles (289.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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
213.2 mi
03h 23m
Flight
180.01 mi
289.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.01 mi
Kilometers
289.7 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.2 mi
Kilometers
343.12 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Sun, Apr 19, 6:13 AM CDT
Return by in Timpson
Sun, Apr 19, 9:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Timpson
2026-04-19T02:49
Arrive Fort Worth
Sun, Apr 19, 6:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Timpson
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
Van
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Timpson
103.6 mi
01h 41m
To Fort Worth
109.6 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ross Graves Drive

    62 m · 9 sec · Ross Graves Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bear Drive

    118 m · 9 sec · Bear Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jacob Street

    1244 ft · 28 sec · Jacob Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    3262 ft · 42 sec · North 1st Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    16.5 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Railroad Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on US Route 259

    16.2 mi · 18 min · US Route 259

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Highway 79

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 79

  9. 9

    Continue on Kilgore Drive

    13.5 mi · 16 min · Kilgore Drive

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Houston Street

    3263 ft · 2 min · Houston Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Houston Street

    113 m · 7 sec · Houston Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 135 North

    38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 135 North

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 135 North

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 135 North

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I-20 Access Road

    29 m · 3 sec · I-20 Access Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Dallas

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    83.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Fort Worth

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    19.7 mi · 21 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  21. 21

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North: Denton

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  23. 23

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

    957 ft · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Timpson 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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
103 mi · 49%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 10%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
19.7 mi · 9%
Kilgore Drive
16.3 mi · 8%
US Route 259
16.2 mi · 8%
State Highway 135 North
4.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

83.8 mi · 01h 24m

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
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
180 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van
01h 41m from Timpson
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Timpson and Mostly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.2 miles (343.1 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Van is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from Timpson and 109.6 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 180 miles (289.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.42 one way or $56.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Timpson and Mostly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Van

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

21 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

37 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Longview

86 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

97 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Timpson and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 180.01 mi (289.7 km).

Timpson

#1 Timpson

City in Shelby County, Texas, United States

Population1,130
Coordinates31.9037800, -94.3952000
Altitude119
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: Ross Graves Drive (-94.395323, 31.903713)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.52 gal
28.48 L · about $28.42
Round trip
$56.84
15.04 gal · 56.96 L
Estimated CO2
66.8 kg one way
Round trip: 133.7 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $28.42 $56.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.98 $63.95
Premium $4.59 $34.52 $69.05
Diesel $3.99 $30.03 $60.05

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Timpson and Fort Worth. The current time is 02:49:38.

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.