How far is Bolivar Peninsula, TX from Fort Worth, TX?

The driving distance from Bolivar Peninsula, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 352.1 miles (566.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.8 miles (445.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m 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
352.13 mi
05h 31m
Flight
276.79 mi
445.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.79 mi
Kilometers
445.45 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
352.13 mi
Kilometers
566.7 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 8:36 AM CDT
Return by in Bolivar Peninsula
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolivar Peninsula
2026-04-23T03:05
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 8:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:31 AM to 1:31 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
5:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bolivar Peninsula
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
Madisonville
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Bolivar Peninsula
166.5 mi
02h 45m
To Fort Worth
185.7 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
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 Bolivar Peninsula and Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolivar Peninsula and Fort Worth.

  1. 1

    Start on Beach Comber

    63 m · 16 sec · Beach Comber

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dunes

    92 m · 19 sec · Dunes

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 87

    14.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 87

  4. 4

    Continue on Galveston-Bolivar Ferry

    2.9 mi · 18 min · Galveston-Bolivar Ferry

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Broadway - Avenue J

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Broadway - Avenue J

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Gulf Freeway

    48.8 mi · 57 min · Gulf Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Freeway

    198.4 mi · 3 hr 28 min · North Freeway

  9. 9

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

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  10. 10

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

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

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

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

    957 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolivar Peninsula 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
198 mi · 56%
US 287 North
57.6 mi · 16%
Gulf Freeway
48.8 mi · 14%
State Highway 87
14.8 mi · 4%
Galveston-Bolivar Ferry
4.55 mi · 1%
Broadway - Avenue J
3.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Freeway

Continue on North Freeway

198 mi · 03h 28m

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
05h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.3 mi
276.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madisonville
02h 45m from Bolivar Peninsula
Leave By
5:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bolivar Peninsula 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 Bolivar Peninsula to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 352.1 miles (566.7 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?

Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.5 miles from Bolivar Peninsula and 185.7 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 276.8 miles (445.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.3 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 5:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.97 one way or $93.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Madisonville

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

54 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

98 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolivar Peninsula and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 276.79 mi (445.45 km).

Bolivar Peninsula

#1 Bolivar Peninsula

Census-designated place in Galveston County, Texas

Population2,417
Coordinates29.4782900, -94.5799100
Altitude3
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: Beach Comber (-94.5795, 29.478519)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 567 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.43 gal
47.04 L · about $46.97
Round trip
$93.95
24.86 gal · 94.08 L
Estimated CO2
110.5 kg one way
Round trip: 220.9 kg / 487 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.97 $93.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.85 $105.70
Premium $4.59 $57.07 $114.13
Diesel $3.99 $49.63 $99.27

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 Bolivar Peninsula and Fort Worth. The current time is 03:05:52.

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.