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

The driving distance from Weatherford, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.17 mi
00h 34m
Flight
27.79 mi
44.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.79 mi
Kilometers
44.72 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.17 mi
Kilometers
48.55 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Tue, May 5, 4:31 PM CDT
Return by in Weatherford
Tue, May 5, 5:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weatherford
2026-05-05T15:57
Arrive Fort Worth
Tue, May 5, 4:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Weatherford
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Aledo
TX

City in Parker County, Texas, United States

From Weatherford
15.1 mi
00h 17m
To Fort Worth
15.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    67 m · 11 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    83 m · 7 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Courthouse Square

    139 m · 15 sec · Fort Worth Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Fort Worth Highway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Fort Worth Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  8. 8

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

    870 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

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

    2725 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    547 ft · 7 sec · South Freeway

  11. 11

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

    2710 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 51%
Fort Worth Highway
13.2 mi · 44%
I 35W South
0.52 mi · 2%
US 287 Business
0.51 mi · 2%
South Freeway
0.47 mi · 2%
I 35W
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

15.2 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aledo
00h 17m from Weatherford
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Weatherford and 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 Weatherford to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Aledo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Weatherford and 15.1 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Weatherford and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Aledo

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

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

27 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

44 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

75 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

75 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weatherford and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 27.79 mi (44.72 km).

Weatherford

#1 Weatherford

City in and county east of Parker County, Texas, United States

Population34,698
Coordinates32.7593000, -97.7972500
Altitude321
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: North Main Street (-97.797301, 32.759284)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.03 L · about $4.01
Round trip
$8.01
2.12 gal · 8.06 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.01 $8.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.51 $9.01
Premium $4.59 $4.87 $9.73
Diesel $3.99 $4.23 $8.47

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Weatherford and Fort Worth. The current time is 15:57:30.

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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.