How far is Fort Worth, TX from Old River-Winfree, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Old River-Winfree, TX is about 289.7 miles (466.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.1 miles (396 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m 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
289.66 mi
05h 10m
Flight
246.04 mi
395.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.04 mi
Kilometers
395.97 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.66 mi
Kilometers
466.17 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Old River-Winfree
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 10:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Old River-Winfree
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 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
6:38 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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Fort Worth
145 mi
02h 35m
To Old River-Winfree
144.7 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 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 Old River-Winfree.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Old River-Winfree.

  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

    173.9 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Parkway

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West

    116 m · 9 sec · North Grand Parkway West

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 Toll East

    1536 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway East

    48.6 mi · 52 min · North Grand Parkway East

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 595: Mont Belvieu

    1768 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 565

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Farm-to-Market Road 565

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 1409

    160 m · 16 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 1409

  18. 18

    Turn left

    27 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Old River-Winfree.

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 South
174 mi · 60%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 17%
North Grand Parkway East
48.6 mi · 17%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.69 mi · 2%
South Freeway
3.27 mi · 1%
Farm-to-Market Road 565
2.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.6 mi
246.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 35m from Fort Worth
Leave By
6:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Worth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Old River-Winfree.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Old River-Winfree?

The road trip is about 289.7 miles (466.2 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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 145 miles from Fort Worth and 144.7 miles from Old River-Winfree.

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

The direct path is about 246.1 miles (396 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 6:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.62 one way or $77.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.8 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Old River-Winfree.

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 Old River-Winfree. Straight-line distance: 246.04 mi (395.97 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
Old River-Winfree

#2 Old River-Winfree

City in Chambers County, Texas, United States

Population1,453
Coordinates29.8682800, -94.8327000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Old River-Winfree (-94.8327, 29.86828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.22 gal
38.69 L · about $38.62
Round trip
$77.24
20.44 gal · 77.38 L
Estimated CO2
90.8 kg one way
Round trip: 181.7 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.62 $77.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.46 $86.91
Premium $4.59 $46.92 $93.84
Diesel $3.99 $40.81 $81.62

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Old River-Winfree. The current time is 23:42:58.

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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.