How far is Falcon Lake Estates, TX from Fort Worth, TX?

The driving distance from Falcon Lake Estates, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 492 miles (791.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 420.7 miles (677 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
492 mi
07h 27m
Flight
420.65 mi
676.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
420.65 mi
Kilometers
676.97 km
Flight Time
00h 50m

Driving Distance

Road route
492 mi
Kilometers
791.8 km
Drive Time
07h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Fri, Nov 6, 9:08 PM CST
Return by in Falcon Lake Estates
Sat, Nov 7, 4:36 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falcon Lake Estates
2026-11-06T13:40
Arrive Fort Worth
Fri, Nov 6, 9:08 PM CST
Route Timing
07h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:28 PM to 2:58 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:04 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Falcon Lake Estates
8:00 PM CST
Overnight-style route

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
New Braunfels
TX

The third most populous city in Comal County, Texas.

From Falcon Lake Estates
236 mi
03h 43m
To Fort Worth
256 mi
03h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Falcon Lake Estates and Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Falcon Lake Estates and Fort Worth.

  1. 1

    Start on United States Highway 83

    28.3 mi · 32 min · United States Highway 83

  2. 2

    Continue on North US Highway 83

    14.2 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 83

  3. 3

    Continue on South Zapata Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South Meadow Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Guadalupe Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Houston Street

    1856 ft · 48 sec · Houston Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto San Dario Avenue

    85 m · 6 sec · San Dario Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  19. 19

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

    49.2 mi · 52 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Falcon Lake Estates and Fort Worth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
333 mi · 68%
I 35W
49.2 mi · 10%
United States Highway 83
28.3 mi · 6%
South Pan Am Expressway
21.5 mi · 4%
North US Highway 83
14.2 mi · 3%
North Pan Am Expressway
7.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

144 mi · 02h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.3 mi
420.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Braunfels
03h 43m from Falcon Lake Estates
Leave By
9:04 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Falcon Lake Estates and Mostly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Falcon Lake Estates to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 492 miles (791.8 km) and usually takes 07h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Braunfels is a useful midpoint, sitting about 236 miles from Falcon Lake Estates and 256 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 420.7 miles (677 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.3 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.17 one way or $124.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Falcon Lake Estates and Mostly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near New Braunfels

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Braunfels and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 2.8 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 10.2 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 2.8 mi away

Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)

New Braunfels , TX
100 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 2.6/5 11 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Braunfels.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

27 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

47 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

72 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

118 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falcon Lake Estates and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 420.65 mi (676.97 km).

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#1 Falcon Lake Estates

Falcon Lake Estates is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.8728200, -99.2553100
Altitude108
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: US 83 South (-99.255683, 26.872754)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 792 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.36 gal
65.72 L · about $62.17
Round trip
$124.33
34.72 gal · 131.44 L
Estimated CO2
154.3 kg one way
Round trip: 308.6 kg / 680 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.58 $62.17 $124.33
Mid-grade $4.09 $71.07 $142.14
Premium $4.47 $77.63 $155.27
Diesel $5.68 $98.64 $197.28

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Falcon Lake Estates and Fort Worth. The current time is 13:40:55.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.