How far is Fort Worth, TX from Fort Hancock, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Fort Hancock, TX is about 552.2 miles (888.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 508.9 miles (819 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 23m 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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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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Fort Hancock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Fort Hancock.
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Start on South Freeway
17 m · 3 sec · South Freeway
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Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
145 m · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Street
631 ft · 28 sec · Epps Street
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Continue on East Maddox Avenue
126 m · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Freeway
98 m · 14 sec · South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto South Freeway
2359 ft · 46 sec · South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Rosedale Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East Rosedale Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 30 West
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
12.9 mi · 14 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
421 mi · 7 hr
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Merge slight left
113.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 148: Fort Hancock
1439 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Knox Avenue
3230 ft · 1 min · Knox Avenue
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Turn left onto East Tomasini Street
24 m · 6 sec · East Tomasini Street
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Turn right onto Knox Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · Knox Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Knox Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Fort Hancock.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Fort Hancock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Fort Hancock?
The road trip is about 552.2 miles (888.7 km) and usually takes 09h 11m 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 275.8 miles from Fort Worth and 276.4 miles from Fort Hancock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 508.9 miles (819 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 $73.65 one way or $147.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 173.2 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 Fort Hancock, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Fort Hancock.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Fort Hancock. Straight-line distance: 508.9 mi (819 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 Fort Hancock
Census designated place
| Population | 1,750 |
| Coordinates | 31.2984600, -105.8452500 |
| Altitude | 1091 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Hancock (-105.84525, 31.29846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 889 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 53m |
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 | $73.65 | $147.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $82.87 | $165.74 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $89.48 | $178.96 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $77.82 | $155.65 |
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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