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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Anahuac, TX is about 308.7 miles (496.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.7 miles (413.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 15m 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
308.68 mi
05h 37m
Flight
256.68 mi
413.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.68 mi
Kilometers
413.09 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.68 mi
Kilometers
496.77 km
Drive Time
05h 37m

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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 05h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anahuac
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-22T21:23
Arrive Anahuac
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 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
5:44 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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Fort Worth
154.5 mi
02h 48m
To Anahuac
154.2 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    173.9 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Parkway

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West

    116 m · 9 sec · North Grand Parkway West

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 Toll East

    1536 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway East

    50.2 mi · 54 min · North Grand Parkway East

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Langston Drive, Old Needlepoint Road

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on East Grand Parkway North

    3019 ft · 1 min · East Grand Parkway North

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Freeway Frontage Road

    1048 ft · 23 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    11.7 mi · 14 min · East Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 61: Hankamer, Anahuac

    1593 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on I 10 Frontage Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · I 10 Frontage Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Highway 61

    3.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 61

  23. 23

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Miller Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 South
174 mi · 57%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 16%
North Grand Parkway East
50.2 mi · 16%
East Freeway
11.7 mi · 4%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.69 mi · 2%
State Highway 61
3.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 45 South

Merge slight left

174 mi · 02h 58m

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
05h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52 mi
256.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 48m from Fort Worth
Leave By
5:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Worth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Anahuac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 308.7 miles (496.8 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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 154.5 miles from Fort Worth and 154.2 miles from Anahuac.

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

The direct path is about 256.7 miles (413.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 5:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.15 one way or $82.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Leona

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Anahuac. Straight-line distance: 256.68 mi (413.09 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
Anahuac

#2 Anahuac

City in Texas

Population2,333
Coordinates29.7730000, -94.6827000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Anahuac (-94.6827, 29.773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 497 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.89 gal
41.23 L · about $41.15
Round trip
$82.31
21.78 gal · 82.46 L
Estimated CO2
96.8 kg one way
Round trip: 193.6 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.15 $82.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.30 $92.61
Premium $4.59 $50.00 $99.99
Diesel $3.99 $43.48 $86.97

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 Fort Worth and Anahuac. The current time is 21:23:57.

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.