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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.
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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 Old River-Winfree.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Old River-Winfree.
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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
48.6 mi · 52 min · North Grand Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 595: Mont Belvieu
1768 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 565
2.7 mi · 4 min · Farm-to-Market Road 565
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 1409
160 m · 16 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 1409
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Turn left
27 m · 6 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 Old River-Winfree.
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 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.
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 Old River-Winfree. Straight-line distance: 246.04 mi (395.97 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 Old River-Winfree
City in Chambers County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,453 |
| Coordinates | 29.8682800, -94.8327000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old River-Winfree (-94.8327, 29.86828)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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