How far is Eldorado, TX from Fort Worth, TX?

The driving distance from Eldorado, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 264.6 miles (425.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.8 miles (373 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
264.56 mi
04h 34m
Flight
231.74 mi
372.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.74 mi
Kilometers
372.95 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.56 mi
Kilometers
425.77 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM CDT
Return by in Eldorado
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eldorado
2026-04-22T21:05
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 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
7:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eldorado
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
Abilene
TX

The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.

From Eldorado
144.2 mi
02h 17m
To Fort Worth
120.3 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
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 Eldorado and Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eldorado and Fort Worth.

  1. 1

    Start on South Divide Street

    39.1 mi · 43 min · South Divide Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US 87 Frontage Road

    823 ft · 23 sec · US 87 Frontage Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 87 South, Loop 306 East: Eden

    547 ft · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto South Bryant Boulevard

    623 ft · 7 sec · South Bryant Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 87 South

    2.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 South

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 306 North, FM 1223

    2055 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Loop 306

    6.4 mi · 7 min · South Loop 306

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 67 North, US 277 North

    1784 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277 North: Bronte, Abilene

    79.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Danville Drive

    1 km · 1 min · South Danville Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left

    904 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    2937 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    137.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton

    870 ft · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco

    2725 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    547 ft · 7 sec · South Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue

    2710 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eldorado and Fort Worth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
138 mi · 52%
US 277 North
79.7 mi · 30%
South Divide Street
39.1 mi · 15%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 6%
South Loop 306
6.4 mi · 2%
Winters Freeway
2.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

137 mi · 02h 19m

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
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
231.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abilene
02h 17m from Eldorado
Leave By
7:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Eldorado 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 Eldorado to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 264.6 miles (425.8 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Abilene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.2 miles from Eldorado and 120.3 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 231.8 miles (373 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 7:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.30 one way or $70.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eldorado and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 231.74 mi (372.95 km).

Eldorado

#1 Eldorado

City in Texas, United States

Population1,566
Coordinates30.8601700, -100.6009300
Altitude743
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: (-100.600839, 30.860092)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.34 gal
35.34 L · about $35.30
Round trip
$70.59
18.68 gal · 70.68 L
Estimated CO2
83 kg one way
Round trip: 166 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.30 $70.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.71 $79.43
Premium $4.59 $42.88 $85.76
Diesel $3.99 $37.29 $74.59

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 Eldorado and Fort Worth. The current time is 21:05:34.

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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.