How far is Wimberley, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Wimberley, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194 miles (312.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bell County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wimberley and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wimberley and Fort Worth.
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Start on Ranch Road 12
904 ft · 22 sec · Ranch Road 12
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Continue on Old Kyle Road
2161 ft · 1 min · Old Kyle Road
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Turn left onto Ranch to Market Road 3237
3.8 mi · 6 min · Ranch to Market Road 3237
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Continue on Ranch Road 3237
5.2 mi · 6 min · Ranch Road 3237
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ranch Road 150 West
26 m · 2 sec · Ranch Road 150 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Ranch Road 150 West
6.5 mi · 9 min · Ranch Road 150 West
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Turn left onto Jack C Hays Trail
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jack C Hays Trail
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Turn right onto Kohlers Crossing
2.1 mi · 4 min · Kohlers Crossing
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Turn left onto Kyle Crossing
1.5 km · 2 min · Kyle Crossing
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Continue on Windy Hill Road
108 m · 13 sec · Windy Hill Road
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Turn left onto South Interstate 35
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
1127 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
17 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
49.2 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue
1435 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto South Freeway
540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto South Freeway
79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wimberley and Fort Worth.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wimberley and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Wimberley to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112 miles from Wimberley and 113.5 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194 miles (312.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.04 one way or $60.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wimberley and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Troy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Troy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wimberley and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 193.99 mi (312.19 km).
#1 Wimberley
City in Texas
| Population | 3,422 |
| Coordinates | 29.9974400, -98.0986200 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Worth
The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 927,720 |
| Coordinates | 32.7254100, -97.3208500 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $30.04 | $60.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.80 | $67.61 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $36.50 | $73.00 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $31.74 | $63.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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