How far is Fort Worth, TX from Central Gardens, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Central Gardens, TX is about 331.7 miles (533.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 271.4 miles (436.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Central Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Central Gardens.
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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
173.9 mi · 2 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Parkway
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West
116 m · 9 sec · North Grand Parkway West
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 Toll East
1536 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway East
32.3 mi · 35 min · North Grand Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1960: Dayton, Humble
2361 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto North Cleveland Street
1028 ft · 25 sec · North Cleveland Street
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Turn left onto United States Highway 90 West
10 mi · 12 min · United States Highway 90 West
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Continue on US Highway 90
38.1 mi · 45 min · US Highway 90
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Turn right onto South Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
4.2 mi · 6 min · South Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
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Keep slight left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Continue on North Twin City Highway
17 m · 7 sec · North Twin City Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Twin City Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Central Gardens.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Central Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Central Gardens?
The road trip is about 331.7 miles (533.9 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166 miles from Fort Worth and 165.8 miles from Central Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 271.4 miles (436.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.25 one way or $88.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Central Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Madisonville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Central Gardens. Straight-line distance: 271.33 mi (436.67 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 Central Gardens
Census designated place
| Population | 4,347 |
| Coordinates | 29.9954900, -94.0140600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Gardens (-94.01406, 29.99549)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 534 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
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 | $44.25 | $88.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.79 | $99.58 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $53.76 | $107.52 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $46.76 | $93.52 |
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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