How far is Fort Worth, TX from Rio Vista, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Rio Vista, TX is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Rio Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Rio Vista.
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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
11.3 mi · 12 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 174 South: Cleburne, Wilshire Boulevard
2237 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on Northeast Wilshire Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Northeast Wilshire Boulevard
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Continue on Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
5.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
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Continue on North Broadway Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Broadway Street
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Continue on North Main Street
9.3 mi · 14 min · North Main Street
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Continue on TX 174
1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 174
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Continue on North State Highway 174
4.1 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 174
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Turn left onto West Depot Street
1528 ft · 31 sec · West Depot Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Rio Vista.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
11.3 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Sunny near Rio Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Rio Vista?
The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Joshua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Fort Worth and 18 miles from Rio Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.80 one way or $9.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Worth and Sunny near Rio Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Joshua
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 Joshua.
Cleburne
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Rio Vista. Straight-line distance: 34.13 mi (54.93 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 Rio Vista
City in Johnson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,095 |
| Coordinates | 32.2334800, -97.3744600 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rio Vista (-97.37446, 32.23348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
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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