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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Crosby, TX is about 275.2 miles (442.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
275.17 mi
05h 03m
Flight
235.7 mi
379.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.7 mi
Kilometers
379.33 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.17 mi
Kilometers
442.85 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crosby
Mon, Nov 9, 5:47 PM CST
Return by in Fort Worth
Mon, Nov 9, 10:51 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-11-09T12:44
Arrive Crosby
Mon, Nov 9, 5:47 PM CST
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 PM CST

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

Leave by
6:52 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
9:00 PM CST
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
137.7 mi
02h 31m
To Crosby
137.4 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 10:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
66°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 10:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.7 mi · 9 min · North Sam Houston Tollway East

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Garrett Road, Little York Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Sam Houston Parkway North

    715 ft · 16 sec · East Sam Houston Parkway North

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Garrett Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Garrett Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Sheldon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sheldon Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Beaumont Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Beaumont Highway

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto 1st Street

    2491 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Runneburg Road

    157 m · 14 sec · Runneburg Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Runneburg Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 South
175 mi · 64%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 18%
Hardy Toll Road South
13 mi · 5%
North Sam Houston Tollway East
7.75 mi · 3%
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
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
235.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
02h 31m from Fort Worth
Leave By
6:52 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Worth and Chance Rain Showers near Crosby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 275.2 miles (442.9 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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 137.7 miles from Fort Worth and 137.4 miles from Crosby.

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

The direct path is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:52 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.88 one way or $67.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Worth and Chance Rain Showers near Crosby.

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 Crosby. Straight-line distance: 235.7 mi (379.33 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
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#2 Crosby

Crosby is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.9118900, -95.0621500
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Crosby (-95.06215, 29.91189)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 443 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.71 gal
36.76 L · about $33.88
Round trip
$67.76
19.42 gal · 73.52 L
Estimated CO2
86.3 kg one way
Round trip: 172.6 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.49 $33.88 $67.76
Mid-grade $4.00 $38.81 $77.62
Premium $4.38 $42.48 $84.96
Diesel $5.60 $54.41 $108.83

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Crosby. The current time is 12:44:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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