How far is Fort Worth, TX from Nassau Bay, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Nassau Bay, TX is about 286.6 miles (461.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.3 miles (412.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
286.64 mi
05h 13m
Flight
256.28 mi
412.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.28 mi
Kilometers
412.44 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.64 mi
Kilometers
461.31 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nassau Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 11:14 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Sun, Apr 19, 4:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-19T06:01
Arrive Nassau Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 11:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 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
6:32 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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Fort Worth
143.5 mi
02h 36m
To Nassau Bay
143.1 mi
02h 36m

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
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Nassau Bay.

  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

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    573 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

    50.7 mi · 57 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana

    3065 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    198.8 mi · 3 hr 28 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    22.4 mi · 26 min · Gulf Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 528: NASA Parkway

    1281 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto NASA Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · NASA Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on East NASA Parkway

    3245 ft · 1 min · East NASA Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward NASA 1 East

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto NASA Bypass

    2150 ft · 31 sec · NASA Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on East NASA Parkway

    2104 ft · 42 sec · East NASA Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Point Lookout Drive

    1145 ft · 58 sec · Point Lookout Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Saxony Lane

    141 m · 20 sec · Saxony Lane

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vinland Lane

    16 m · 5 sec · Vinland Lane

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Vinland Lane

    952 ft · 46 sec · Vinland Lane

  22. 22

    Turn right onto San Sebastian Lane

    77 m · 13 sec · San Sebastian Lane

  23. 23

    Turn right

    4 m · 1 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 South
199 mi · 70%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 18%
Gulf Freeway
22.4 mi · 8%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.69 mi · 2%
South Freeway
3.27 mi · 1%
NASA Parkway
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 45 South

Merge slight left

199 mi · 03h 28m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
256.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 36m from Fort Worth
Leave By
6:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Nassau Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Nassau Bay?

The road trip is about 286.6 miles (461.3 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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 143.1 miles from Nassau Bay.

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

The direct path is about 256.3 miles (412.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 6:32 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 Mostly Sunny around Fort Worth and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Nassau Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Leona

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Nassau Bay. Straight-line distance: 256.28 mi (412.44 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
Nassau Bay

#2 Nassau Bay

City in Texas, United States

Population3,907
Coordinates29.5446800, -95.0910400
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Nassau Bay (-95.09104, 29.54468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 461 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
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.

One-way fuel
10.12 gal
38.29 L · about $38.24
Round trip
$76.49
20.24 gal · 76.58 L
Estimated CO2
89.9 kg one way
Round trip: 179.9 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Nassau Bay. The current time is 06:01:11.

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.