How far is Fort Worth, TX from Arcola, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Arcola, TX is about 278.6 miles (448.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.6 miles (400.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Robertson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Arcola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Arcola.
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Start on South Freeway
53 m · 4 sec · South Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South
1365 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
82.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · South Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
620 ft · 8 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 Business: Elm Avenue
2197 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
740 ft · 17 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn left onto North Loop Drive
1 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive
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Continue on Marlin Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Marlin Highway
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Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on North Memorial Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on North Market Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
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Continue on South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6
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Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 32 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway
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Continue on State Highway 6
22.4 mi · 25 min · State Highway 6
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Continue on US 290 East, TX 6 South
129 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto US 290 East, TX 6 South
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
35.4 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SHT North, SHT South: Sam Houston Tollway
1114 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SHT South
2327 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North
7.8 mi · 9 min · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Continue on West Sam Houston Parkway South
1.9 mi · 2 min · West Sam Houston Parkway South
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Continue on South Sam Houston Tollway West
3.4 mi · 4 min · South Sam Houston Tollway West
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Take the exit slight right toward Fort Bend Toll Road
1850 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto South Sam Houston Parkway West
2689 ft · 54 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway West
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Turn slight right
53 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Hillcroft Street
1482 ft · 30 sec · Hillcroft Street
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Take the ramp straight toward FBP Toll South
1002 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road
4.8 mi · 6 min · Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 6
681 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Fort Bend Parkway
2931 ft · 2 min · Fort Bend Parkway
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Turn left onto Texas Highway 6 Frontage Road
2240 ft · 1 min · Texas Highway 6 Frontage Road
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Turn straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
33 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight right onto FM 521
1920 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Farm to Market 521
1.3 km · 1 min · Farm to Market 521
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Arcola.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
82.3 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Arcola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Arcola?
The road trip is about 278.6 miles (448.4 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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 139.5 miles from Fort Worth and 139.1 miles from Arcola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.6 miles (400.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 6:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.15 one way or $74.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Arcola.
Stop Ideas Near Calvert
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Calvert.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Arcola. Straight-line distance: 248.64 mi (400.14 km).
#1 Fort Worth
The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 927,720 |
| Coordinates | 32.7254100, -97.3208500 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arcola
City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,775 |
| Coordinates | 29.4960700, -95.4657800 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arcola (-95.46578, 29.49607)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $37.15 | $74.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.80 | $83.59 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $45.13 | $90.26 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.25 | $78.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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