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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.99 mi
00h 51m
Flight
34.13 mi
54.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.13 mi
Kilometers
54.93 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.99 mi
Kilometers
57.92 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rio Vista
Sun, May 31, 5:04 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Sun, May 31, 5:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-05-31T04:13
Arrive Rio Vista
Sun, May 31, 5:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Joshua
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Fort Worth
18 mi
00h 25m
To Rio Vista
18 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
95°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

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.

  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

    11.3 mi · 12 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 174 South: Cleburne, Wilshire Boulevard

    2237 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Wilshire Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Northeast Wilshire Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest Wilshire Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Wilshire Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    9.3 mi · 14 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on TX 174

    1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 174

  10. 10

    Continue on North State Highway 174

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 174

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Depot Street

    1528 ft · 31 sec · West Depot Street

  12. 12

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
11.3 mi · 31%
North Main Street
9.31 mi · 26%
Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
5.35 mi · 15%
North State Highway 174
4.05 mi · 11%
North Broadway Street
3.09 mi · 9%
TX 174
1.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joshua
00h 25m from Fort Worth
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Joshua, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Joshua.

RAIL

Cleburne

13 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

33 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

65 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

65 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

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).

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
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#2 Rio Vista

City in Johnson County, Texas, United States

Population1,095
Coordinates32.2334800, -97.3744600
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Rio Vista (-97.37446, 32.23348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.81 L · about $4.80
Round trip
$9.60
2.54 gal · 9.62 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Rio Vista. The current time is 04:13:08.

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.