How far is Cross Mountain, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Cross Mountain, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 269.4 miles (433.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227 miles (365.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cross Mountain and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cross Mountain and Fort Worth.
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Start on the route
58 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Chulan Pass Drive
124 m · 18 sec · Chulan Pass Drive
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Continue on Monarch Pass
1045 ft · 52 sec · Monarch Pass
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Turn sharp right onto Cielo Vista Drive
2989 ft · 2 min · Cielo Vista Drive
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Turn left onto Babcock Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Babcock Road
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Turn left onto Chase Hill Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Chase Hill Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West
1.2 km · 1 min · North Loop 1604 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 1604 East
802 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
17.7 mi · 19 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35: San Antonio, Austin
1834 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, I 35 South: Austin, San Antonio
580 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 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 Cross Mountain 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.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cross Mountain 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 Cross Mountain to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 269.4 miles (433.5 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Salado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137 miles from Cross Mountain and 132.4 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227 miles (365.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 7:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.90 one way or $71.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cross Mountain and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Salado
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 Salado.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cross Mountain and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 227.03 mi (365.37 km).
#1 Cross Mountain
Census designated place
| Population | 3,124 |
| Coordinates | 29.6455000, -98.6594700 |
| Altitude | 426 |
| 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: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $35.90 | $71.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.39 | $80.79 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $43.61 | $87.23 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $37.93 | $75.87 |
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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