How far is Fort Worth, TX from Beaumont, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Beaumont, TX is about 308.1 miles (495.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.2 miles (423.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Cherokee County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Beaumont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Beaumont.
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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
3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas
573 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.4 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 175 East: Kaufman
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway
58.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · C F Hawn Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 175 West
46 m · 10 sec · US Highway 175 West
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Turn left onto West Corsicana Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Corsicana Street
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Continue on US Highway 175 East
20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175 East
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Continue on West Pine Street
2 mi · 3 min · West Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 175
13.3 mi · 15 min · US Highway 175
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Continue on Frankston Highway
3163 ft · 58 sec · Frankston Highway
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Continue on Alexander Boulevard
937 ft · 22 sec · Alexander Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jackson Street
3.3 mi · 4 min · North Jackson Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 North
9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 North
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Continue on North Dickinson Drive
3.4 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Drive
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
9.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on North Marcus Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Marcus Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
11.5 mi · 13 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on Rusk Street
15.1 mi · 19 min · Rusk Street
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Take the exit slight right
555 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
2497 ft · 49 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
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Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
750 ft · 18 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Kurth Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive
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Turn straight onto North Timberland Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Timberland Drive
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Turn left onto South Chestnut Street
3102 ft · 1 min · South Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto East Denman Avenue
38.5 mi · 44 min · East Denman Avenue
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Continue on North Wheeler Avenue
3 mi · 3 min · North Wheeler Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 69 North
6.7 mi · 8 min · US Highway 69 North
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Continue on North Magnolia Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · North Magnolia Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
42.5 mi · 48 min · US Highway 69 South
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East: Lake Charles
3013 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lake Charles
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Willow Street, Downtown
2764 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Willow Street
715 ft · 19 sec · Willow Street
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Turn left onto Calder Avenue
16 m · 2 sec · Calder Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Calder Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Beaumont.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
C F Hawn Freeway
Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway
58.8 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Sunny near Beaumont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Beaumont?
The road trip is about 308.1 miles (495.8 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?
Gallatin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.1 miles from Fort Worth and 154 miles from Beaumont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.2 miles (423.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 5:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.08 one way or $82.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Worth and Sunny near Beaumont.
Stop Ideas Near Gallatin
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 Gallatin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Beaumont. Straight-line distance: 263.2 mi (423.58 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 Beaumont
The fourth most populous city in Jefferson County, Texas.
| Population | 115,473 |
| Coordinates | 30.0860500, -94.1018500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beaumont (-94.10185, 30.08605)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 496 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $41.08 | $82.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.22 | $92.44 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $49.90 | $99.81 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $43.40 | $86.81 |
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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