How far is Fort Worth, TX from Richmond, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Richmond, TX is about 264 miles (424.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.9 miles (379.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Robertson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Richmond.
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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
620 ft · 8 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 Business: Elm Avenue
2197 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
740 ft · 17 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn left onto North Loop Drive
1 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive
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Continue on Marlin Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Marlin Highway
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Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on North Memorial Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on North Market Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
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Continue on South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6
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Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 32 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway
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Continue on State Highway 6
22.4 mi · 25 min · State Highway 6
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Continue on US 290 East, TX 6 South
129 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto US 290 East, TX 6 South
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
19.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 Toll South: Grand Parkway
2269 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 99 Toll South: Grand Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway North
23.4 mi · 27 min · West Grand Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward West Bellfort Street, Mason Road
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Mason Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Mason Road
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1513 ft · 55 sec
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Turn straight onto East US Highway 90A
1.1 km · 58 sec · East US Highway 90A
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Continue on Jackson Street
2518 ft · 47 sec · Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Richmond.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
82.3 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Richmond?
The road trip is about 264 miles (424.9 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Calvert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.2 miles from Fort Worth and 131.8 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.9 miles (379.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 7:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.22 one way or $70.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Worth and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Calvert
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 Calvert.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 235.95 mi (379.72 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 Richmond
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 12,483 |
| Coordinates | 29.5821800, -95.7607800 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richmond (-95.76078, 29.58218)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 425 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $35.22 | $70.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.63 | $79.26 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $42.79 | $85.58 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $37.21 | $74.43 |
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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