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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Pearland, TX is about 277.6 miles (446.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.4 miles (401.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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
277.57 mi
05h 03m
Flight
249.39 mi
401.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.39 mi
Kilometers
401.36 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.57 mi
Kilometers
446.71 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pearland
Thu, Apr 23, 11:39 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-23T06:35
Arrive Pearland
Thu, Apr 23, 11:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 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
6:52 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
Jewett
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Fort Worth
139 mi
02h 31m
To Pearland
138.6 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Gulf Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 35 South, I 610 West: Pearland, Alvin

    1333 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 35 South: Alvin

    9.4 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 South
199 mi · 72%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 18%
TX 35 South
9.63 mi · 3%
Gulf Freeway
7.8 mi · 3%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.69 mi · 2%
South Freeway
3.27 mi · 1%
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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
249.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jewett
02h 31m from Fort Worth
Leave By
6:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pearland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 277.6 miles (446.7 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139 miles from Fort Worth and 138.6 miles from Pearland.

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

The direct path is about 249.4 miles (401.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 6:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.03 one way or $74.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pearland.

Stop Ideas Near Jewett

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

80 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

96 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

118 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Pearland. Straight-line distance: 249.39 mi (401.36 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
Pearland

#2 Pearland

The fifth most populous city in Harris County, Texas.

Population123,562
Coordinates29.5635700, -95.2860500
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Pearland (-95.28605, 29.56357)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 447 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.8 gal
37.08 L · about $37.03
Round trip
$74.07
19.6 gal · 74.16 L
Estimated CO2
87.1 kg one way
Round trip: 174.2 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.03 $74.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.67 $83.34
Premium $4.59 $44.99 $89.98
Diesel $3.99 $39.13 $78.26

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 Pearland. The current time is 06:35:50.

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.