How far is Fort Worth, TX from Del Rio, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Del Rio, TX is about 398.7 miles (641.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 314.3 miles (505.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 37m 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
398.76 mi
07h 18m
Flight
314.26 mi
505.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
314.26 mi
Kilometers
505.76 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
398.76 mi
Kilometers
641.74 km
Drive Time
07h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Del Rio
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-22T23:21
Arrive Del Rio
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:19 PM to 2:49 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
9:22 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
Blackwell
TX

City in Nolan County, Texas, United States

From Fort Worth
199.5 mi
03h 39m
To Del Rio
199.3 mi
03h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Del Rio.

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    17 m · 3 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue

    145 m · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Street

    631 ft · 28 sec · Epps Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Maddox Avenue

    126 m · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Freeway

    98 m · 14 sec · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    2359 ft · 46 sec · South Freeway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Rosedale Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East Rosedale Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 30 West

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    12.9 mi · 14 min · West Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    137.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward US 83 South, US 277 South: San Angelo, Ballinger, Anson

    2737 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: San Angelo

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto US Highway 277 South

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 24 min · US Highway 277 South

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 67 South, US 277 South: San Angelo

    2324 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 67 South, US 277 South: San Angelo

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 87, US 277 South

    2254 ft · 56 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Bryant Boulevard

    1356 ft · 37 sec · North Bryant Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on North Abe Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Abe Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South Bryant Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Bryant Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: Eldorado

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Crockett Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Crockett Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    63.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Veterans Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Veterans Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Spur 297

    1103 ft · 22 sec · Spur 297

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Garfield Street

    115 m · 31 sec · East Garfield Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Spur 297

    33 m · 2 sec · Spur 297

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spur 297

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
150 mi · 38%
US Highway 277 South
78.6 mi · 20%
North Crockett Avenue
64.7 mi · 16%
US 277 South
61.3 mi · 15%
US 67 South
5.52 mi · 1%
Veterans Boulevard
4.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

137 mi · 02h 20m

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
07h 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.4 mi
314.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackwell
03h 39m from Fort Worth
Leave By
9:22 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Worth and Partly Sunny near Del Rio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Del Rio?

The road trip is about 398.7 miles (641.7 km) and usually takes 07h 18m 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?

Blackwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 199.5 miles from Fort Worth and 199.3 miles from Del Rio.

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

The direct path is about 314.3 miles (505.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.4 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 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 $53.17 one way or $106.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125 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 Partly Sunny near Del Rio.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Del Rio. Straight-line distance: 314.26 mi (505.76 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
Del Rio

#2 Del Rio

City in Texas, USA

Population35,722
Coordinates29.3627300, -100.8967600
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Del Rio (-100.89676, 29.36273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 642 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.07 gal
53.26 L · about $53.17
Round trip
$106.34
28.14 gal · 106.52 L
Estimated CO2
125 kg one way
Round trip: 250.1 kg / 551 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $53.17 $106.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $59.83 $119.65
Premium $4.59 $64.60 $129.19
Diesel $3.99 $56.18 $112.36

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 Del Rio. The current time is 23:21:45.

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.