How far is Fort Worth, TX from Live Oak, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Live Oak, TX is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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
231.06 mi
04h 38m
Flight
188.17 mi
302.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.17 mi
Kilometers
302.83 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.06 mi
Kilometers
371.86 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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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 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Live Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 10:42 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Sun, Apr 19, 3:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-19T06:03
Arrive Live Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 10:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 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
7:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Blanket
TX

Town of the United States

From Fort Worth
115.5 mi
02h 19m
To Live Oak
115.5 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Live Oak.

  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

    3.4 mi · 4 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Abilene

    3107 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Abilene

    1139 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Granbury

    1090 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 377 North

    845 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Southwest Loop 820

    113 m · 9 sec · Southwest Loop 820

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Benbrook Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Benbrook Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 377 South

    11.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 377 South

  13. 13

    Continue on Cresson Bypass

    42.5 mi · 51 min · Cresson Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on East South Loop

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East South Loop

  15. 15

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South US Highway 377

    7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377

  17. 17

    Continue on Dublin Bypass

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on Southwest US Highway 377

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 67

    15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67

  20. 20

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 67

    19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67

  22. 22

    Continue on Early Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    21.7 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    40.5 mi · 46 min · 8th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto United States Highway 87

    33.6 mi · 39 min · United States Highway 87

  26. 26

    Turn left

    5.4 mi · 13 min

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 2335

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cresson Bypass
42.5 mi · 18%
8th Street
40.5 mi · 18%
US Highway 67
34.4 mi · 15%
United States Highway 87
33.6 mi · 15%
East Commerce Street
21.7 mi · 9%
US Highway 377 South
11 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Cresson Bypass

Continue on Cresson Bypass

42.5 mi · 00h 51m

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
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
188.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blanket
02h 19m from Fort Worth
Leave By
7:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Partly Sunny near Live Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Live Oak?

The road trip is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

Blanket is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.5 miles from Fort Worth and 115.5 miles from Live Oak.

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

The direct path is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 7:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.80 one way or $61.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Worth and Partly Sunny near Live Oak.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Live Oak. Straight-line distance: 188.17 mi (302.83 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
Live Oak

#2 Live Oak

City in Texas

Population16,661
Coordinates31.1390600, -99.9295200
Altitude654
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Live Oak (-99.92952, 31.13906)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.15 gal
30.86 L · about $30.80
Round trip
$61.60
16.3 gal · 61.72 L
Estimated CO2
72.4 kg one way
Round trip: 144.9 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.80 $61.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.65 $69.31
Premium $4.59 $37.42 $74.83
Diesel $3.99 $32.54 $65.09

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Live Oak. The current time is 06:03:53.

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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.