How far is Fort Worth, TX from Cotulla, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Cotulla, TX is about 352.6 miles (567.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 317.4 miles (510.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 14m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Cotulla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Cotulla.
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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
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
75.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 Business South: Cotulla
1325 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight left onto North Interstate 35
149 m · 9 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Tilden Street
15 m · 1 sec · Tilden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tilden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Cotulla.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Worth and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Cotulla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Cotulla?
The road trip is about 352.6 miles (567.4 km) and usually takes 06h 14m 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?
Wells Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.6 miles from Fort Worth and 176 miles from Cotulla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 317.4 miles (510.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 $47.01 one way or $94.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Fort Worth and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Cotulla.
Stop Ideas Near Wells Branch
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 Wells Branch.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Cotulla. Straight-line distance: 317.41 mi (510.82 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 Cotulla
City in La Salle County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,133 |
| Coordinates | 28.4369300, -99.2350300 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cotulla (-99.23503, 28.43693)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 567 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
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 | $47.01 | $94.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.89 | $105.79 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $57.11 | $114.22 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $49.67 | $99.35 |
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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