How far is Fort Worth, TX from Navasota, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Navasota, TX is about 192.2 miles (309.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.1 miles (285 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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
192.21 mi
03h 23m
Flight
177.07 mi
284.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.07 mi
Kilometers
284.96 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.21 mi
Kilometers
309.34 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Navasota
Tue, May 12, 11:23 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Wed, May 13, 2:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-05-12T20:00
Arrive Navasota
Tue, May 12, 11:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Riesel
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Fort Worth
96.3 mi
01h 41m
To Navasota
95.9 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Navasota.

  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

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    620 ft · 8 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77 Business: Elm Avenue

    2197 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    740 ft · 17 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Loop Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Marlin Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Marlin Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  10. 10

    Continue on North Memorial Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  14. 14

    Continue on North Market Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6

  16. 16

    Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway

    30.1 mi · 32 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South La Salle Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
82.3 mi · 43%
East State Highway 6
46.6 mi · 24%
North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 16%
South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 7%
North State Highway 6
6.18 mi · 3%
Marlin Highway
2.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

82.3 mi · 01h 25m

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
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
177.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riesel
01h 41m from Fort Worth
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Sunny near Navasota.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Navasota?

The road trip is about 192.2 miles (309.3 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Riesel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Fort Worth and 95.9 miles from Navasota.

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

The direct path is about 177.1 miles (285 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.62 one way or $51.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Worth and Sunny near Navasota.

Stop Ideas Near Riesel

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Riesel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 1.2 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Waco City Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Waco City Hall

Waco , TX
300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702
Rating 3.6/5 15 reviews City government office,City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Robinson City Police Department

Robinson , TX
111 W Lyndale Dr, Robinson, TX 76706
Rating 3.1/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riesel.

BUS

Waco, TX

22 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

46 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

58 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

86 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Navasota. Straight-line distance: 177.07 mi (284.96 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
Navasota

#2 Navasota

City in the U.

Population8,374
Coordinates30.3879800, -96.0877300
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Navasota (-96.08773, 30.38798)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.78 gal
25.68 L · about $25.62
Round trip
$51.24
13.56 gal · 51.36 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.5 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.62 $51.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.83 $57.66
Premium $4.59 $31.13 $62.25
Diesel $3.99 $27.07 $54.15

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Navasota. The current time is 20:00:02.

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.