How far is Fort Worth, TX from Gardendale, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Gardendale, TX is about 329.1 miles (529.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 299.2 miles (481.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Gardendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Gardendale.
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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
299.7 mi · 5 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 338: Odessa
1015 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
72 m · 5 sec · East Interstate 20
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Turn right onto Southeast Loop 338
1.2 km · 53 sec · Southeast Loop 338
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Continue on Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Northeast Loop 338
2.8 mi · 3 min · Northeast Loop 338
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Take the exit slight right
69 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto East Goldenrod Drive
1443 ft · 42 sec · East Goldenrod Drive
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Turn right onto North Gardendale Avenue
43 m · 6 sec · North Gardendale Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Gardendale Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Gardendale.
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
300 mi · 05h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Gardendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Gardendale?
The road trip is about 329.1 miles (529.7 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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?
Merkel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.3 miles from Fort Worth and 164.8 miles from Gardendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 299.2 miles (481.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.57 one way or $89.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Gardendale.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Gardendale. Straight-line distance: 299.2 mi (481.51 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 Gardendale
Located in Ector County, Texas, this census-designated place is situated in the semi-arid Permian Basin region at an elevation of 2966 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.0204000, -102.3801500 |
| Altitude | 904 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gardendale (-102.38015, 32.0204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 530 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 06m |
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 | $3.84 | $44.57 | $89.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $50.47 | $100.94 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $54.83 | $109.67 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $67.06 | $134.12 |
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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