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

The driving distance from Fairchilds, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 272.6 miles (438.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.2 miles (394.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
272.58 mi
04h 33m
Flight
245.17 mi
394.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.17 mi
Kilometers
394.56 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.58 mi
Kilometers
438.67 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Wed, Jun 3, 7:03 AM CDT
Return by in Fairchilds
Wed, Jun 3, 11:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairchilds
2026-06-03T02:29
Arrive Fort Worth
Wed, Jun 3, 7:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairchilds
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
Calvert
TX

City in Robertson County, Texas, United States

From Fairchilds
137.9 mi
02h 16m
To Fort Worth
134.7 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Needville Fairchilds Road

    5 m · 6 sec · Needville Fairchilds Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fairchilds-Long Point Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Fairchilds-Long Point Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.8 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Houston Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Houston Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1275 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto FM 1093

    2032 ft · 41 sec · FM 1093

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward WPT Toll East

    893 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Westpark Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South

    19.9 mi · 23 min · West Grand Parkway South

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West, US 290 East: Austin, Houston

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West: Austin

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    19.4 mi · 22 min · Northwest Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward College Station, Bryan

    1484 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    700 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    993 ft · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6

    5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6

  23. 23

    Continue on South Memorial Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street

  24. 24

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Loop 340

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    108 m · 11 sec

  28. 28

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1513 ft · 23 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    31.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail

  30. 30

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

    49.2 mi · 52 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W
49.2 mi · 18%
North State Highway 6
43.3 mi · 16%
Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 12%
West Grand Parkway South
19.9 mi · 7%
Northwest Freeway
19.4 mi · 7%
College Station
11.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

57.7 mi · 01h 02m

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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
245.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calvert
02h 16m from Fairchilds
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairchilds and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairchilds to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 272.6 miles (438.7 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Calvert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.9 miles from Fairchilds and 134.7 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 245.2 miles (394.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 7:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.35 one way or $72.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Calvert

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

45 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Temple

65 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Waco, TX

77 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Taylor

84 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairchilds and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 245.17 mi (394.56 km).

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#1 Fairchilds

Human settlement in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States of America

Population1,359
Coordinates29.4313500, -95.7802300
Altitude24
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: Needville Fairchilds Road (-95.780247, 29.431364)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.62 gal
36.41 L · about $36.35
Round trip
$72.71
19.24 gal · 72.82 L
Estimated CO2
85.5 kg one way
Round trip: 171 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.35 $72.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.90 $81.81
Premium $4.59 $44.17 $88.33
Diesel $3.99 $38.41 $76.83

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairchilds and Fort Worth. The current time is 02:29:25.

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.