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

The driving distance from Winnsboro, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 136.1 miles (219 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
136.11 mi
02h 24m
Flight
118.96 mi
191.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.96 mi
Kilometers
191.45 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.11 mi
Kilometers
219.05 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Sun, Apr 19, 6:26 AM CDT
Return by in Winnsboro
Sun, Apr 19, 8:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winnsboro
2026-04-19T04:01
Arrive Fort Worth
Sun, Apr 19, 6:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winnsboro
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
Royse City
TX

City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States

From Winnsboro
66.4 mi
01h 12m
To Fort Worth
69.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Mostly 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 Winnsboro and Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway Street

    21.2 mi · 32 min · East Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    3150 ft · 54 sec · South Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Industrial Drive West

    561 ft · 11 sec · Industrial Drive West

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    990 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    108.7 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  6. 6

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    547 ft · 7 sec · South Freeway

  8. 8

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

    2710 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winnsboro 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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Industrial Drive West
109 mi · 80%
East Broadway Street
21.2 mi · 16%
I 35W South
1.1 mi · 1%
South Broadway Street
0.6 mi
US 287 Business
0.51 mi
South Freeway
0.47 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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
118.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royse City
01h 12m from Winnsboro
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winnsboro 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 Winnsboro to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Royse City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Winnsboro and 69.8 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winnsboro and Mostly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Royse City

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

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

33 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

49 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

50 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Mineola

86 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winnsboro and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 118.96 mi (191.45 km).

Winnsboro

#1 Winnsboro

City in Wood and Franklin counties in Texas, United States

Population3,330
Coordinates32.9573400, -95.2902200
Altitude160
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 Broadway Street (-95.290241, 32.957284)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.18 L · about $18.14
Round trip
$36.28
9.6 gal · 36.36 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.14 $36.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.41 $40.82
Premium $4.59 $22.04 $44.07
Diesel $3.99 $19.17 $38.33

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 Winnsboro and Fort Worth. The current time is 04:01:51.

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.