How far is Fort Worth, TX from Jones Creek, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Jones Creek, TX is about 323.1 miles (519.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.2 miles (454.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
323.08 mi
05h 59m
Flight
282.16 mi
454.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.16 mi
Kilometers
454.1 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.08 mi
Kilometers
519.94 km
Drive Time
05h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jones Creek
Fri, May 1, 12:26 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Fri, May 1, 6:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-30T18:26
Arrive Jones Creek
Fri, May 1, 12:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Madisonville
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Fort Worth
161.8 mi
02h 59m
To Jones Creek
161.3 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Jones Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    53 m · 4 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    573 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

    50.7 mi · 57 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana

    3065 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    198.8 mi · 3 hr 28 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport

    2698 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on South Freeway

    1 km · 47 sec · South Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto South Freeway

    1312 ft · 17 sec · South Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway

    31.8 mi · 37 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward FM 2004, Richwood

    2450 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto FM 2004

    6.7 mi · 12 min · FM 2004

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right onto Stephen F Austin Street

    2533 ft · 1 min · Stephen F Austin Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stephen F Austin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 South
199 mi · 62%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 16%
Nolan Ryan Expressway
31.8 mi · 10%
South Freeway
18.6 mi · 6%
FM 2004
7.14 mi · 2%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 45 South

Merge slight left

199 mi · 03h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
282.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madisonville
02h 59m from Fort Worth
Leave By
5:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Jones Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Jones Creek?

The road trip is about 323.1 miles (519.9 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?

Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.8 miles from Fort Worth and 161.3 miles from Jones Creek.

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

The direct path is about 282.2 miles (454.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 5:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.08 one way or $86.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Jones Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Madisonville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madisonville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madisonville.

BUS

Bryan, TX

54 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

98 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Jones Creek. Straight-line distance: 282.16 mi (454.1 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
Jones Creek

#2 Jones Creek

City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States of America

Population2,062
Coordinates28.9685800, -95.4552200
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Jones Creek (-95.45522, 28.96858)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 520 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.4 gal
43.16 L · about $43.08
Round trip
$86.16
22.8 gal · 86.32 L
Estimated CO2
101.3 kg one way
Round trip: 202.6 kg / 447 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.08 $86.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.47 $96.95
Premium $4.59 $52.34 $104.67
Diesel $3.99 $45.52 $91.04

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Jones Creek. The current time is 18:26:50.

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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.