How far is Fort Worth, TX from Marfa, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Marfa, TX is about 510.6 miles (821.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 428.4 miles (689.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 59m.
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
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City in Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Marfa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Marfa.
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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
284.4 mi · 4 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 349 Business, SH 349: Lamesa, Rankin
929 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
106 m · 9 sec · East Interstate 20
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Turn left onto Rankin Highway
2794 ft · 45 sec · Rankin Highway
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Continue on South State Highway 349
10.2 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 349
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Continue on TX 349
42.1 mi · 44 min · TX 349
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Turn right onto Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
17.7 mi · 20 min · Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
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Continue on East 3rd Street
57 mi · 1 hr · East 3rd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 south, FM 1776: Alpine, Sul Ross State University
1105 ft · 27 sec · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Continue on Interstate 10 West
613 ft · 18 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn left onto South US Higway 67
25.7 mi · 29 min · South US Higway 67
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Continue on South US Highway 67
21.6 mi · 24 min · South US Highway 67
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Continue on East US Highway 90
7.6 mi · 9 min · East US Highway 90
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Continue on East Avenue E
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Avenue E
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Continue on West US Highway 90
24.9 mi · 27 min · West US Highway 90
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Continue on East San Antonio Street
2109 ft · 1 min · East San Antonio Street
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Turn right onto South Highland Street
56 m · 10 sec · South Highland Street
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Turn left
58 m · 14 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 Marfa.
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
284 mi · 04h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Sunny near Marfa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Marfa?
The road trip is about 510.6 miles (821.8 km) and usually takes 08h 59m 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?
Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 255.1 miles from Fort Worth and 255.5 miles from Marfa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 428.4 miles (689.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.2 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 $68.10 one way or $136.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Worth and Sunny near Marfa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Marfa. Straight-line distance: 428.39 mi (689.43 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 Marfa
Small town in western Texas
| Population | 1,591 |
| Coordinates | 30.3097300, -104.0213400 |
| Altitude | 1428 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marfa (-104.02134, 30.30973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 822 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 22m |
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 | $68.10 | $136.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $76.62 | $153.24 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $82.73 | $165.46 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $71.95 | $143.91 |
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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