How far is Fort Worth, TX from Redwater, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Redwater, TX is about 207.7 miles (334.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hopkins 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 Redwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Redwater.
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Start on South Freeway
17 m · 3 sec · South Freeway
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Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
145 m · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Street
631 ft · 28 sec · Epps Street
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Continue on East Maddox Avenue
126 m · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Freeway
98 m · 14 sec · South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto South Freeway
2853 ft · 57 sec · South Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35W North
1192 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
2371 ft · 29 sec · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Dallas
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
148.6 mi · 2 hr 32 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 8: New Boston
1517 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto North McCoy Boulevard
10.6 mi · 16 min · North McCoy Boulevard
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Turn left
7.9 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Page Street
2482 ft · 2 min · Page Street
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 991
65 m · 12 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 991
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Turn left onto Church Street
60 m · 9 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Redwater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East R L Thornton Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
149 mi · 02h 32m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Redwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Redwater?
The road trip is about 207.7 miles (334.3 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Cumby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.7 miles from Fort Worth and 104 miles from Redwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 9:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.70 one way or $55.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Redwater.
Stop Ideas Near Cumby
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 Cumby.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Redwater. Straight-line distance: 182.9 mi (294.35 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 Redwater
City in Bowie County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,104 |
| Coordinates | 33.3581800, -94.2543600 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Redwater (-94.25436, 33.35818)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $27.70 | $55.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.17 | $62.33 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $33.65 | $67.30 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.27 | $58.54 |
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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