How far is César Chávez, TX from Fort Worth, TX?

The driving distance from César Chávez, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 503.2 miles (809.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 446.3 miles (718.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
503.19 mi
07h 28m
Flight
446.27 mi
718.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
446.27 mi
Kilometers
718.21 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
503.19 mi
Kilometers
809.8 km
Drive Time
07h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM CDT
Return by in César Chávez
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave César Chávez
2026-04-22T21:56
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:29 PM to 2:59 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in César Chávez
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Luling
TX

City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA

From César Chávez
240.6 mi
03h 44m
To Fort Worth
262.6 mi
03h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between César Chávez and Fort Worth.

  1. 1

    Start on East Richardson Street

    1.2 km · 59 sec · East Richardson Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Richardson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Richardson Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Expressway 281

    55 m · 4 sec · North Expressway 281

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69C North, US 281 North

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    71.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Nueces Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto King David Drive

    31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  13. 13

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  15. 15

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  16. 16

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  17. 17

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  22. 22

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  24. 24

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

    49.2 mi · 52 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between César Chávez 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
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
142 mi · 28%
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 19%
Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 12%
I 35W
49.2 mi · 10%
King David Drive
31.8 mi · 6%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 69C North

Merge slight left

71.5 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.9 mi
446.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luling
03h 44m from César Chávez
Leave By
9:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving César Chávez and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 César Chávez to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 503.2 miles (809.8 km) and usually takes 07h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Luling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 240.6 miles from César Chávez and 262.6 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 446.3 miles (718.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $67.12 one way or $134.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 157.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around César Chávez and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Luling

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

36 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

66 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

85 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

101 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between César Chávez and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 446.27 mi (718.21 km).

César Chávez

#1 César Chávez

American labor leader, community organizer, businessman, and Latino American civil rights activist

Population1,929
Coordinates26.3034000, -98.1152900
Altitude26
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: East Richardson Street (-98.115555, 26.301927)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 810 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.76 gal
67.21 L · about $67.12
Round trip
$134.23
35.52 gal · 134.42 L
Estimated CO2
157.8 kg one way
Round trip: 315.7 kg / 696 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $67.12 $134.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $75.52 $151.03
Premium $4.59 $81.54 $163.07
Diesel $3.99 $70.92 $141.83

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 César Chávez and Fort Worth. The current time is 21:56:56.

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.