How far is Fort Worth, TX from La Joya, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to La Joya, TX is about 527.6 miles (849.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 453 miles (729.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 09h 09m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Guadalupe County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and La Joya.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and La Joya.
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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
55.8 mi · 59 min · Falfurrias Expressway
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Keep slight left
17.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South, TX 495: Pharr
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
15.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 West: Frontage Road
826 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto West Expressway 83
1238 ft · 25 sec · West Expressway 83
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Keep slight left to continue on East Expressway 83
3.6 mi · 6 min · East Expressway 83
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Turn left onto South Leo Avenue
159 m · 16 sec · South Leo Avenue
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Turn right
575 ft · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and La Joya.
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
Continue straight
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 Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near La Joya.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to La Joya?
The road trip is about 527.6 miles (849.1 km) and usually takes 09h 09m 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?
Schertz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 264.3 miles from Fort Worth and 263.3 miles from La Joya.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 453 miles (729.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.6 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 $70.36 one way or $140.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near La Joya.
Stop Ideas Near Schertz
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Schertz EMS
Converse City Hall
Kirby Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Schertz.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and La Joya. Straight-line distance: 453.01 mi (729.05 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 La Joya
City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,581 |
| Coordinates | 26.2470200, -98.4814100 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Joya (-98.48141, 26.24702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 849 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 34m |
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 | $70.36 | $140.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $79.17 | $158.34 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $85.48 | $170.97 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $74.35 | $148.70 |
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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