How far is Fort Worth, TX from Port Lavaca, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Port Lavaca, TX is about 312.6 miles (503.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 287 miles (461.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 53m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Milam County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Port Lavaca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Port Lavaca.
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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
82.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · South Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
4.3 mi · 5 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 396
1239 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
707 ft · 25 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn left onto South Valley Mills Drive
760 ft · 20 sec · South Valley Mills Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle
38 m · 6 sec · Robinson Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Robinson Drive
29.5 mi · 34 min · Robinson Drive
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Continue straight
19.1 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
1340 ft · 19 sec · East 4th Street
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Continue on Kemp Street
1272 ft · 16 sec · Kemp Street
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Continue on East 1st Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street
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Take the exit slight right
101.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1409 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on Fairwinds Street
2010 ft · 29 sec · Fairwinds Street
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Turn left onto United States Highway 77
44.5 mi · 53 min · United States Highway 77
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Turn left onto East Goodwin Avenue
1798 ft · 31 sec · East Goodwin Avenue
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Continue on Port Lavaca Drive
21.3 mi · 25 min · Port Lavaca Drive
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Keep slight left
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Port Lavaca.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East 1st Street
Take the exit slight right
101 mi · 01h 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 leaving Fort Worth and Partly Sunny near Port Lavaca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Port Lavaca?
The road trip is about 312.6 miles (503.1 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?
Rockdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.6 miles from Fort Worth and 156 miles from Port Lavaca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 287 miles (461.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 5:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.68 one way or $83.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Partly Sunny near Port Lavaca.
Stop Ideas Near Rockdale
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 Rockdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Port Lavaca. Straight-line distance: 286.99 mi (461.86 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 Port Lavaca
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 11,671 |
| Coordinates | 28.6150000, -96.6260900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Lavaca (-96.62609, 28.615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 503 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $41.68 | $83.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.90 | $93.80 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $50.64 | $101.28 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $44.04 | $88.09 |
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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