How far is Danbury, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Danbury, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 308.2 miles (496 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268.5 miles (432.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danbury and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and Fort Worth.
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Start on 5th Street
18 m · 6 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto North Velasco Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Velasco Street
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Continue on North Business State Highway 288
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Business State Highway 288
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Take the ramp slight right toward TX 288 North: Houston
2672 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
17.8 mi · 20 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Continue on South Freeway
586 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brazoria County Expressway
16.1 mi · 19 min · Brazoria County Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas
2423 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right onto Gulf Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway
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Continue on North Freeway
198.4 mi · 3 hr 28 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth
57.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North: Denton
1972 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Fort Worth
957 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
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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 Danbury and Fort Worth.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Danbury 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 Danbury to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 308.2 miles (496 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.1 miles from Danbury and 153 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 268.5 miles (432.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 7:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.12 one way or $82.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Danbury and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
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 Leona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 268.47 mi (432.06 km).
#1 Danbury
City in Texas
| Population | 1,757 |
| Coordinates | 29.2283000, -95.3449400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 496 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $41.12 | $82.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.26 | $92.52 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $49.95 | $99.90 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $43.44 | $86.89 |
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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