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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Pharr, TX is about 508.4 miles (818.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 454.2 miles (730.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
508.44 mi
08h 47m
Flight
454.19 mi
730.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
454.19 mi
Kilometers
730.95 km
Flight Time
00h 54m

Driving Distance

Road route
508.44 mi
Kilometers
818.25 km
Drive Time
08h 47m

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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 08h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pharr
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Fri, Apr 24, 12:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive Pharr
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:47 PM to 4:17 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Santa Clara
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Fort Worth
254.8 mi
04h 23m
To Pharr
253.6 mi
04h 23m

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
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    26.5 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    3262 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi

    2457 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    60.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street

    66.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Nueces Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway

    55.8 mi · 59 min · Falfurrias Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    16.2 mi · 17 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    923 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto North Cage Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Cage Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left

    85 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    70 m · 19 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Park Avenue

    80 m · 14 sec · East Park Avenue

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Cage Boulevard

    31 m · 2 sec · South Cage Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn slight right

    46 m · 3 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 130 Toll South
86.8 mi · 17%
South Freeway
82.3 mi · 16%
South Nueces Street
75.7 mi · 15%
Falfurrias Expressway
72.2 mi · 14%
Purple Heart Trail
64.4 mi · 13%
I 37 South
60.9 mi · 12%
Longest Stretch

TX 130 Toll South

Continue straight

86.1 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.2 mi
454.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Clara
04h 23m from Fort Worth
Leave By
6:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Pharr.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 508.4 miles (818.2 km) and usually takes 08h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Santa Clara is a useful midpoint, sitting about 254.8 miles from Fort Worth and 253.6 miles from Pharr.

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

The direct path is about 454.2 miles (730.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $67.80 one way or $135.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 159.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Santa Clara

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 Santa Clara and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 11.5 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 14 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)

New Braunfels , TX
100 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 2.6/5 11 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clara.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

36 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

45 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

91 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Pharr. Straight-line distance: 454.19 mi (730.95 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
Pharr

#2 Pharr

The most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas.

Population79,513
Coordinates26.1948000, -98.1836200
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Pharr (-98.18362, 26.1948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 818 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.94 gal
67.91 L · about $67.80
Round trip
$135.59
35.88 gal · 135.82 L
Estimated CO2
159.4 kg one way
Round trip: 318.9 kg / 703 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $67.80 $135.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $76.28 $152.56
Premium $4.59 $82.36 $164.73
Diesel $3.99 $71.63 $143.27

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 Pharr. The current time is 07:02:10.

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.