How far is Fort Worth, TX from Mont Belvieu, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Mont Belvieu, TX is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.2 miles (394.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Mont Belvieu.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Mont Belvieu.
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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
3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas
573 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
50.7 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana
3065 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
173.9 mi · 2 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Parkway
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West
116 m · 9 sec · North Grand Parkway West
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 Toll East
1536 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway East
46.8 mi · 50 min · North Grand Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 146: Mont Belvieu, Dayton
2114 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 565
1481 ft · 32 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 565
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 565
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Mont Belvieu.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 45 South
Merge slight left
174 mi · 02h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Worth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mont Belvieu.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Mont Belvieu?
The road trip is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.5 miles from Fort Worth and 143.3 miles from Mont Belvieu.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.2 miles (394.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.24 one way or $76.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Fort Worth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mont Belvieu.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Mont Belvieu. Straight-line distance: 245.17 mi (394.57 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 Mont Belvieu
City in Texas
| Population | 7,137 |
| Coordinates | 29.8477200, -94.8907600 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mont Belvieu (-94.89076, 29.84772)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 462 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $38.24 | $76.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.03 | $86.06 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.46 | $92.92 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.41 | $80.82 |
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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