How far is Fort Worth, TX from Falfurrias, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Falfurrias, TX is about 435.8 miles (701.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 383.1 miles (616.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 28m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Falfurrias.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Falfurrias.
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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
26.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue straight
86.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
3262 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop
1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
6.7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi
1184 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi
2457 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
60.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street
66.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Nueces Street
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Keep slight left
9.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway
1.4 mi · 1 min · Falfurrias Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 285: Falfurrias
623 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto North US Highway 281
2367 ft · 49 sec · North US Highway 281
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Turn right onto East Rice Street
962 ft · 20 sec · East Rice Street
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Turn right onto North Saint Mary's Street
28 m · 2 sec · North Saint Mary's Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Saint Mary's Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Falfurrias.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
TX 130 Toll South
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86.1 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Falfurrias.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Falfurrias?
The road trip is about 435.8 miles (701.4 km) and usually takes 07h 28m 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?
Lockhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.3 miles from Fort Worth and 217.5 miles from Falfurrias.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 383.1 miles (616.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 $58.12 one way or $116.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Falfurrias.
Stop Ideas Near Lockhart
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 Lockhart.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Falfurrias. Straight-line distance: 383.08 mi (616.51 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 Falfurrias
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 4,717 |
| Coordinates | 27.2269900, -98.1441700 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falfurrias (-98.14417, 27.22699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 701 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $58.12 | $116.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $65.40 | $130.79 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $70.61 | $141.22 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $61.41 | $122.82 |
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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