How far is Charlotte, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Charlotte, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 326.6 miles (525.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 279.3 miles (449.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 05h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Williamson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Fort Worth.
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Start on Edwards Avenue
2 m · 8 sec · Edwards Avenue
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Turn left onto Hindes Avenue
15.5 mi · 23 min · Hindes Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
722 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East State Highway 97
3.5 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 97
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Turn left onto I-37 Frontage Road
792 ft · 24 sec · I-37 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 North
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
23.2 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 South
971 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 410 North, TX 130 North
2383 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10, US 90, TX 130: San Antonio, Houston
605 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, TX 130 North: Houston, Seguin
2204 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East
1051 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway
21.7 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
10.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Pickle Parkway
86 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Pickle Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 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 Charlotte and Fort Worth.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pickle Parkway
Continue on Pickle Parkway
86 mi · 01h 19m
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 Sunny leaving Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 326.6 miles (525.6 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?
Hutto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.1 miles from Charlotte and 163.5 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 279.3 miles (449.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 6:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.53 one way or $87.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Charlotte and Sunny near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Hutto
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 Hutto.
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Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 279.31 mi (449.51 km).
#1 Charlotte
City in Atascosa County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,909 |
| Coordinates | 28.8619200, -98.7064100 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| 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: 526 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
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 | $43.53 | $87.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.98 | $97.97 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $52.89 | $105.78 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $46.00 | $92.00 |
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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