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

The driving distance from Beaumont, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 312.7 miles (503.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.2 miles (423.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
312.73 mi
04h 58m
Flight
263.2 mi
423.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.2 mi
Kilometers
423.58 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.73 mi
Kilometers
503.29 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, May 14, 9:24 AM CDT
Return by in Beaumont
Thu, May 14, 2:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaumont
2026-05-14T04:26
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, May 14, 9:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 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
7:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beaumont
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
Gallatin
TX

Human settlement in Cherokee County, Texas, United States of America

From Beaumont
154.3 mi
02h 29m
To Fort Worth
158.4 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Calder Avenue

    63 m · 13 sec · Calder Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Pearl Street

    901 ft · 17 sec · North Pearl Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    1345 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Pine Street

    1206 ft · 20 sec · Pine Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West: Houston

    1104 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper

    1703 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway

    9.5 mi · 10 min · Eastex Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin

    93.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Chestnut Street

    2929 ft · 1 min · South Chestnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    93 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Timberland Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Timberland Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kurth Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road

    3051 ft · 60 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    780 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    53.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard

    937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto East Pine Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 175

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175

  24. 24

    Continue on East Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 175 West

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.3 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    21.1 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  28. 28

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    19.7 mi · 21 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  29. 29

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  30. 30

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

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  31. 31

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

    957 ft · 15 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaumont 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
37 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 69 North
94.1 mi · 30%
US Highway 175 West
68.5 mi · 22%
Loop 287 Frontage Road
54.3 mi · 17%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.1 mi · 7%
US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 7%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
19.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 69 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin

93.6 mi · 01h 47m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.5 mi
263.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gallatin
02h 29m from Beaumont
Leave By
7:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Beaumont 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 Beaumont to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 312.7 miles (503.3 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Gallatin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.3 miles from Beaumont and 158.4 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 263.2 miles (423.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 7:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.68 one way or $83.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gallatin

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

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

BUS

Tyler, TX

53 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

57 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
RAIL

Longview

78 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Mineola

92 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaumont and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 263.2 mi (423.58 km).

Beaumont

#1 Beaumont

The fourth most populous city in Jefferson County, Texas.

Population115,473
Coordinates30.0860500, -94.1018500
Altitude5
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: Calder Avenue (-94.101853, 30.086125)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.03 gal
41.77 L · about $41.68
Round trip
$83.36
22.06 gal · 83.54 L
Estimated CO2
98 kg one way
Round trip: 196 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.68 $83.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.90 $93.80
Premium $4.59 $50.64 $101.28
Diesel $3.99 $44.04 $88.09

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Beaumont and Fort Worth. The current time is 04:26:34.

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.