How far is Fort Worth, TX from Bulverde, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Bulverde, TX is about 255.9 miles (411.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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 04h 43m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Bulverde.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Bulverde.
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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
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1615 ft · 20 sec · Interstate Highway 35
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Take the exit slight right toward Walnut Avenue
895 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 35 South
1311 ft · 30 sec · Interstate 35 South
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Turn right onto South Walnut Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Walnut Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 46 West
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 46 West
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 1863
17.1 mi · 26 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1863
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Continue on Bulverde Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Bulverde Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bulverde Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Bulverde.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Bulverde.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Bulverde?
The road trip is about 255.9 miles (411.8 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?
Belton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.2 miles from Fort Worth and 127.7 miles from Bulverde.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 7:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.12 one way or $68.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Bulverde.
Stop Ideas Near Belton
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 Belton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Bulverde. Straight-line distance: 216.59 mi (348.57 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 Bulverde
City in Comal County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,509 |
| Coordinates | 29.7438300, -98.4530700 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bulverde (-98.45307, 29.74383)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $34.12 | $68.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.40 | $76.79 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $41.46 | $82.91 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $36.06 | $72.11 |
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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