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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Fabens, TX is about 576.7 miles (928.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 523.9 miles (843.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
576.69 mi
09h 36m
Flight
523.89 mi
843.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
523.89 mi
Kilometers
843.12 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
576.69 mi
Kilometers
928.09 km
Drive Time
09h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fabens
Thu, Apr 23, 8:12 AM MDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-22T23:35
Arrive Fabens
Thu, Apr 23, 9:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:37 PM to 4:07 PM MDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Stanton
TX

City in Texas

From Fort Worth
288 mi
04h 48m
To Fabens
288.7 mi
04h 48m

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
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    421 mi · 7 hr

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    136.9 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 793: Fabens

    1007 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto San Felipe Road

    99 m · 7 sec · San Felipe Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Fabens Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Fabens Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    47 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
571 mi · 99%
Fabens Road
2.05 mi
East Rosedale Street
1.95 mi
I 30 West
0.86 mi
South Freeway
0.52 mi
FM 793
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

421 mi · 07h 00m

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
09h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.8 mi
523.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
04h 48m from Fort Worth
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Worth and Sunny near Fabens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 576.7 miles (928.1 km) and usually takes 09h 36m 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?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 288 miles from Fort Worth and 288.7 miles from Fabens.

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

The direct path is about 523.9 miles (843.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 $76.90 one way or $153.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 180.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Worth and Fabens, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Fabens. Straight-line distance: 523.89 mi (843.12 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
Fabens

#2 Fabens

Census designated place

Population8,257
Coordinates31.5023400, -106.1585900
Altitude1102
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Fabens (-106.15859, 31.50234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 928 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.35 gal
77.03 L · about $76.90
Round trip
$153.81
40.7 gal · 154.06 L
Estimated CO2
180.9 kg one way
Round trip: 361.7 kg / 797 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $76.90 $153.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $86.53 $173.06
Premium $4.59 $93.43 $186.85
Diesel $3.99 $81.26 $162.52

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fort Worth, TX and Fabens, TX. The current time in Fort Worth is 23:35:37, although it is 22:35:37 in Fabens.

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.