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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Aldine, TX is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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
250.2 mi
04h 26m
Flight
224.39 mi
361.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.39 mi
Kilometers
361.12 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.2 mi
Kilometers
402.65 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aldine
Wed, Apr 15, 4:19 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Wed, Apr 15, 8:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-14T23:52
Arrive Aldine
Wed, Apr 15, 4:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Fort Worth
125.3 mi
02h 13m
To Aldine
125 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    53 m · 4 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    573 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

    50.7 mi · 57 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana

    3065 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    174.8 mi · 2 hr 59 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road South

    13 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward BW 8

    151 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Hardy Street

    1520 ft · 35 sec · East Hardy Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Sam Houston Parkway East

    134 m · 11 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway East

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Hardy Road

    2625 ft · 1 min · West Hardy Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Aldine Bender Road

    43 m · 2 sec · Aldine Bender Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Aldine Bender Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 South
175 mi · 70%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 20%
Hardy Toll Road South
13 mi · 5%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.69 mi · 2%
South Freeway
3.27 mi · 1%
I 20 East
0.92 mi
Longest Stretch

I 45 South

Merge slight left

175 mi · 02h 59m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
224.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
02h 13m from Fort Worth
Leave By
8:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Aldine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.3 miles from Fort Worth and 125 miles from Aldine.

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

The direct path is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 8:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.37 one way or $66.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Aldine.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Aldine. Straight-line distance: 224.39 mi (361.12 km).

Fort Worth

#1 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
Aldine

#2 Aldine

Census designated place

Population15,869
Coordinates29.9324500, -95.3802100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Aldine (-95.38021, 29.93245)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.83 gal
33.42 L · about $33.37
Round trip
$66.74
17.66 gal · 66.84 L
Estimated CO2
78.5 kg one way
Round trip: 156.9 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $33.37 $66.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.55 $75.09
Premium $4.59 $40.54 $81.08
Diesel $3.99 $35.26 $70.52

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Aldine. The current time is 23:52:30.

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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.