How far is Fort Worth, TX from Brookside Village, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Brookside Village, TX is about 278.8 miles (448.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.9 miles (397.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in 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 Brookside Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Brookside Village.
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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 right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
50.7 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana
3065 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
198.8 mi · 3 hr 28 min
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport
2698 ft · 1 min
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Continue on South Freeway
1 km · 47 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BW 8: Frontage Road
800 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto South Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2234: McHard Road, Shadow Creek Parkway
1275 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto South Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 km · 1 min · South Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Shadow Creek Parkway
547 ft · 18 sec · Shadow Creek Parkway
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Continue on McHard Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · McHard Road
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Turn left onto Roy Road
2664 ft · 1 min · Roy Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Brookside Road
881 ft · 24 sec · Brookside Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brookside Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Brookside Village.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 45 South
Merge slight left
199 mi · 03h 28m
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 Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brookside Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Brookside Village?
The road trip is about 278.8 miles (448.7 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?
Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.6 miles from Fort Worth and 139.2 miles from Brookside Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.9 miles (397.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 6:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.19 one way or $74.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Worth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brookside Village.
Stop Ideas Near Jewett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Brookside Village. Straight-line distance: 246.86 mi (397.28 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 Brookside Village
City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,582 |
| Coordinates | 29.5869000, -95.3252200 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookside Village (-95.32522, 29.5869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 449 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $37.19 | $74.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.84 | $83.68 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $45.18 | $90.35 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.29 | $78.58 |
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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