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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Jourdanton, TX is about 314.8 miles (506.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.9 miles (439.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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
314.88 mi
05h 22m
Flight
272.92 mi
439.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.92 mi
Kilometers
439.23 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.88 mi
Kilometers
506.75 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jourdanton
Thu, Apr 30, 9:53 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 30, 3:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-30T04:30
Arrive Jourdanton
Thu, Apr 30, 9:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 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
6:14 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
Georgetown
TX

The most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.

From Fort Worth
157.7 mi
02h 41m
To Jourdanton
157.1 mi
02h 41m

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
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    26.5 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    3262 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi

    2457 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    23.3 mi · 24 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 97: Pleasanton, Floresville

    1082 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto I-37 Frontage Road

    1080 ft · 32 sec · I-37 Frontage Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East State Highway 97

    3.4 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 97

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South Main Street

    626 ft · 11 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto West Oaklawn Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · West Oaklawn Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Zanderson Avenue

    29 m · 2 sec · Zanderson Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zanderson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 130 Toll South
86.8 mi · 28%
South Freeway
82.3 mi · 26%
Purple Heart Trail
64.4 mi · 20%
I 10 West
33.2 mi · 11%
I 37 South
23.7 mi · 8%
Connally Loop
8.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

TX 130 Toll South

Continue straight

86.1 mi · 01h 19m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.9 mi
272.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
02h 41m from Fort Worth
Leave By
6:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 314.8 miles (506.7 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.7 miles from Fort Worth and 157.1 miles from Jourdanton.

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

The direct path is about 272.9 miles (439.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 6:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.98 one way or $83.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Georgetown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Georgetown, 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 Georgetown.

RAIL

Taylor

27 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

41 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

55 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

57 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Jourdanton. Straight-line distance: 272.92 mi (439.23 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
Jourdanton

#2 Jourdanton

City in Texas, USA

Population4,436
Coordinates28.9180300, -98.5464100
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Jourdanton (-98.54641, 28.91803)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.11 gal
42.06 L · about $41.98
Round trip
$83.97
22.22 gal · 84.12 L
Estimated CO2
98.7 kg one way
Round trip: 197.5 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.98 $83.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.24 $94.48
Premium $4.59 $51.01 $102.01
Diesel $3.99 $44.36 $88.72

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 Jourdanton. The current time is 04:30:37.

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.