How far is Fort Worth, TX from Citrus City, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Citrus City, TX is about 514.5 miles (828 km), with a travel time of about 08h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 446.7 miles (718.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
514.5 mi
08h 59m
Flight
446.72 mi
718.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
446.72 mi
Kilometers
718.93 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
514.5 mi
Kilometers
828 km
Drive Time
08h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Citrus City
Wed, Jun 3, 6:36 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Thu, Jun 4, 3:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-06-03T09:37
Arrive Citrus City
Wed, Jun 3, 6:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:59 PM to 4:29 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Santa Clara
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Fort Worth
257.8 mi
04h 29m
To Citrus City
256.7 mi
04h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Citrus City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Citrus City.

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    53 m · 4 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    26.5 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    3262 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi

    2457 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    60.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street

    66.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Nueces Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway

    55.8 mi · 59 min · Falfurrias Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Business South: Edinburg

    1507 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on North Expressway 281

    2291 ft · 39 sec · North Expressway 281

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West McIntyre Street

    115 m · 14 sec · West McIntyre Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North 10th Avenue

    110 m · 10 sec · North 10th Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West University Drive

    9.1 mi · 13 min · West University Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on 7 Mile Line

    3.9 mi · 6 min · 7 Mile Line

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto R Street

    11 m · 2 sec · R Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · R Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Citrus City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 130 Toll South
86.8 mi · 17%
South Freeway
82.3 mi · 16%
South Nueces Street
75.7 mi · 15%
Purple Heart Trail
64.4 mi · 13%
Falfurrias Expressway
63 mi · 12%
I 37 South
60.9 mi · 12%
Longest Stretch

TX 130 Toll South

Continue straight

86.1 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.8 mi
446.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Clara
04h 29m from Fort Worth
Leave By
6:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Citrus City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Citrus City?

The road trip is about 514.5 miles (828 km) and usually takes 08h 59m 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?

Santa Clara is a useful midpoint, sitting about 257.8 miles from Fort Worth and 256.7 miles from Citrus City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 446.7 miles (718.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.8 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 $68.59 one way or $137.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 161.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Citrus City.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Clara

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Santa Clara and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 9 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)

New Braunfels , TX
100 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 2.6/5 11 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clara.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

36 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

45 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

91 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Citrus City. Straight-line distance: 446.72 mi (718.93 km).

Fort Worth

#1 Fort Worth

The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population927,720
Coordinates32.7254100, -97.3208500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Citrus City

#2 Citrus City

Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas

Population2,321
Coordinates26.3264600, -98.3853000
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Citrus City (-98.3853, 26.32646)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 828 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.15 gal
68.72 L · about $68.59
Round trip
$137.18
36.3 gal · 137.44 L
Estimated CO2
161.3 kg one way
Round trip: 322.6 kg / 711 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $68.59 $137.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $77.17 $154.35
Premium $4.59 $83.33 $166.65
Diesel $3.99 $72.47 $144.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Citrus City. The current time is 09:37:09.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.