How far is Arcola, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Arcola, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 279.2 miles (449.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.6 miles (400.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Robertson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arcola and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arcola and Fort Worth.
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Start on the route
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left
2750 ft · 2 min
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Turn straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
891 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right
772 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Texas Highway 6 Frontage Road
1287 ft · 35 sec · Texas Highway 6 Frontage Road
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Turn slight right
56 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Fort Bend Parkway
1497 ft · 41 sec · Fort Bend Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on FBP North
1838 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road
5 mi · 6 min · Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward BW 8 West, SHT East: Sam Houston Tollway
1254 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Hillcroft Avenue
866 ft · 27 sec · Hillcroft Avenue
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Turn left onto South Sam Houston Parkway West
1103 ft · 24 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway West
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Take the ramp slight left toward SHT Toll West
2271 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Sam Houston Tollway West
3.8 mi · 4 min · South Sam Houston Tollway West
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Continue on South Sam Houston Parkway West
1.9 mi · 2 min · South Sam Houston Parkway West
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Continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
12.2 mi · 14 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Take the exit slight right toward West Sam Houston Tollway North
2106 ft · 27 sec · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North
1.1 km · 48 sec · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Take the exit slight right
1692 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West: Austin
2548 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
35.5 mi · 41 min · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward College Station, Bryan
1484 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
700 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right
993 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn straight
57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6
5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Memorial Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right
1392 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Loop 340
4.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340
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Take the exit slight right
108 m · 11 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North
1513 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 31 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 Arcola 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.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
57.7 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Arcola 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 Arcola to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 279.2 miles (449.3 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Calvert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.4 miles from Arcola and 139.7 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.6 miles (400.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 8:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.22 one way or $74.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arcola and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Calvert
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 Calvert.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arcola and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 248.64 mi (400.14 km).
#1 Arcola
City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,775 |
| Coordinates | 29.4960700, -95.4657800 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 449 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $37.22 | $74.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.88 | $83.76 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $45.22 | $90.44 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.33 | $78.66 |
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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