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

The driving distance from Wolfforth, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 323.6 miles (520.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.6 miles (445.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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
323.63 mi
04h 39m
Flight
276.59 mi
445.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.59 mi
Kilometers
445.13 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.63 mi
Kilometers
520.83 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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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 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Sun, May 31, 5:41 AM CDT
Return by in Wolfforth
Sun, May 31, 10:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wolfforth
2026-05-31T01:01
Arrive Fort Worth
Sun, May 31, 5:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wolfforth
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
Tye
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Wolfforth
161.6 mi
02h 19m
To Fort Worth
162.1 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
97°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
96°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dowden Road

    1565 ft · 36 sec · Dowden Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto East Highway 62

    2369 ft · 47 sec · East Highway 62

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    3 mi · 3 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 327

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Slaton, Post

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289

    1603 ft · 34 sec · Southeast Loop 289

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    635 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Slaton Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Slaton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  12. 12

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  14. 14

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    183 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  21. 21

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

    870 ft · 12 sec

  22. 22

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

    2725 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    547 ft · 7 sec · South Freeway

  24. 24

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

    2710 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 57%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 23%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 8%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 5%
Spur 327
8.07 mi · 2%
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

183 mi · 03h 05m

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
04h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47 mi
276.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tye
02h 19m from Wolfforth
Leave By
7:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wolfforth and Sunny near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 323.6 miles (520.8 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?

Tye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.6 miles from Wolfforth and 162.1 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 276.6 miles (445.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 7:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.16 one way or $86.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wolfforth and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 276.59 mi (445.13 km).

Wolfforth

#1 Wolfforth

City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Population5,716
Coordinates33.5059200, -102.0090600
Altitude1011
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: Dowden Avenue (-102.00902, 33.50592)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 521 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.42 gal
43.23 L · about $43.16
Round trip
$86.31
22.84 gal · 86.46 L
Estimated CO2
101.5 kg one way
Round trip: 203 kg / 448 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.16 $86.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.56 $97.12
Premium $4.59 $52.43 $104.86
Diesel $3.99 $45.60 $91.20

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Wolfforth and Fort Worth. The current time is 01:01:23.

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.