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

The driving distance from Aldine, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 251 miles (403.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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
250.99 mi
03h 48m
Flight
224.39 mi
361.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.39 mi
Kilometers
361.12 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.99 mi
Kilometers
403.93 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 11:01 AM CDT
Return by in Aldine
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aldine
2026-04-23T07:12
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 11:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aldine
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Aldine
125.3 mi
01h 54m
To Fort Worth
125.6 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Aldine Bender Road

    121 m · 14 sec · Aldine Bender Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Hardy Road

    3042 ft · 1 min · East Hardy Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward HTR Toll North

    611 ft · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Hardy Toll Road

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Hardy Toll Road

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    174.6 mi · 2 hr 59 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

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

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

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

    957 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aldine 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hardy Toll Road
188 mi · 75%
US 287 North
57.6 mi · 23%
South Freeway
3.37 mi · 1%
East Hardy Road
0.58 mi
I 35W North
0.55 mi
Allen Avenue
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Hardy Toll Road

Merge slight left

175 mi · 02h 59m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
224.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
01h 54m from Aldine
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aldine and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251 miles (403.9 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.3 miles from Aldine and 125.6 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.48 one way or $66.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Aldine and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aldine and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 224.39 mi (361.12 km).

Aldine

#1 Aldine

Census designated place

Population15,869
Coordinates29.9324500, -95.3802100
Altitude25
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: Aldine Bender Road (-95.380272, 29.932707)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.86 gal
33.53 L · about $33.48
Round trip
$66.96
17.72 gal · 67.06 L
Estimated CO2
78.7 kg one way
Round trip: 157.5 kg / 347 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $33.48 $66.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.67 $75.35
Premium $4.59 $40.68 $81.35
Diesel $3.99 $35.38 $70.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aldine and Fort Worth. The current time is 07:12:55.

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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.