How far is Fort Worth, TX from Cloverleaf, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Cloverleaf, TX is about 272.3 miles (438.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.9 miles (386.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
272.34 mi
04h 55m
Flight
239.94 mi
386.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.94 mi
Kilometers
386.14 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.34 mi
Kilometers
438.29 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cloverleaf
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-23T04:05
Arrive Cloverleaf
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Fort Worth
136.3 mi
02h 27m
To Cloverleaf
136 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Cloverleaf.

  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

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    573 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

    50.7 mi · 57 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana

    3065 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    174.8 mi · 2 hr 59 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road South

    13 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward BW 8

    151 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Hardy Street

    1760 ft · 43 sec · East Hardy Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Sam Houston Parkway East

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left toward BW 8 East

    1066 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway East

    4.8 mi · 6 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East

  16. 16

    Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway East

    13.2 mi · 15 min · North Sam Houston Tollway East

  17. 17

    Continue on East Sam Houston Parkway North

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Sam Houston Parkway North

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Woodforest Boulevard

    794 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East Sam Houston Parkway North

    1048 ft · 27 sec · East Sam Houston Parkway North

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Woodforest Boulevard

    2656 ft · 1 min · Woodforest Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Barbara Mae Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Barbara Mae Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Waxahachie Street

    683 ft · 24 sec · Waxahachie Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hollywood Street

    613 ft · 27 sec · Hollywood Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 South
175 mi · 64%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 19%
North Sam Houston Tollway East
13.2 mi · 5%
Hardy Toll Road South
13 mi · 5%
North Sam Houston Parkway East
5.79 mi · 2%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 45 South

Merge slight left

175 mi · 02h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
239.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
02h 27m from Fort Worth
Leave By
7:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cloverleaf.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Cloverleaf?

The road trip is about 272.3 miles (438.3 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.3 miles from Fort Worth and 136 miles from Cloverleaf.

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

The direct path is about 239.9 miles (386.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 7:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.32 one way or $72.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cloverleaf.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buffalo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buffalo.

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Cloverleaf. Straight-line distance: 239.94 mi (386.14 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
Cloverleaf

#2 Cloverleaf

Census designated place

Population22,942
Coordinates29.7782800, -95.1718800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Cloverleaf (-95.17188, 29.77828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.61 gal
36.38 L · about $36.32
Round trip
$72.63
19.22 gal · 72.76 L
Estimated CO2
85.4 kg one way
Round trip: 170.8 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.32 $72.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.86 $81.72
Premium $4.59 $44.12 $88.24
Diesel $3.99 $38.37 $76.75

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Cloverleaf. The current time is 04:05:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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