How far is Fort Worth, TX from San Elizario, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to San Elizario, TX is about 587.5 miles (945.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 529.3 miles (851.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
587.48 mi
09h 50m
Flight
529.37 mi
851.94 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
529.37 mi
Kilometers
851.94 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
587.48 mi
Kilometers
945.46 km
Drive Time
09h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Elizario
Sun, Apr 19, 10:47 AM MDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Sun, Apr 19, 9:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-19T01:56
Arrive San Elizario
Sun, Apr 19, 11:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:51 PM to 4:21 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Midland
TX

The 21st most populous city in Texas.

From Fort Worth
293.4 mi
04h 55m
To San Elizario
294.1 mi
04h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
San Elizario Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Sunday
Using Clint as the closest live forecast in the El Paso County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and San Elizario.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and San Elizario.

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    17 m · 3 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue

    145 m · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Street

    631 ft · 28 sec · Epps Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Maddox Avenue

    126 m · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Freeway

    98 m · 14 sec · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    2359 ft · 46 sec · South Freeway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Rosedale Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East Rosedale Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 30 West

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    12.9 mi · 14 min · West Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    421 mi · 7 hr

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    143.4 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Gateway Boulevard West

    152 m · 21 sec · Gateway Boulevard West

  15. 15

    Turn left onto FM 1110

    1.4 km · 1 min · FM 1110

  16. 16

    Continue on Clint-San Elizario Road

    1709 ft · 30 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Loop Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Socorro Road

    121 m · 10 sec · Socorro Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto San Elizario Rd.

    134 m · 19 sec · San Elizario Rd.

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · San Elizario Rd.

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and San Elizario.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
577 mi · 98%
East Rosedale Street
1.95 mi
North Loop Drive
1.21 mi
FM 1110
1.16 mi
I 30 West
0.86 mi
South Freeway
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

421 mi · 07h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 50m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.2 mi
529.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
04h 55m from Fort Worth
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near San Elizario.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to San Elizario?

The road trip is about 587.5 miles (945.5 km) and usually takes 09h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 293.4 miles from Fort Worth and 294.1 miles from San Elizario.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 529.3 miles (851.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $78.34 one way or $156.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 184.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Worth and San Elizario, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near San Elizario.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and San Elizario. Straight-line distance: 529.37 mi (851.94 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
San Elizario

#2 San Elizario

City in El Paso County, Texas, United States

Population9,062
Coordinates31.5851100, -106.2727600
Altitude1110
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: San Elizario (-106.27276, 31.58511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 945 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.73 gal
78.47 L · about $78.34
Round trip
$156.68
41.46 gal · 156.94 L
Estimated CO2
184.2 kg one way
Round trip: 368.5 kg / 812 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $78.34 $156.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $88.14 $176.29
Premium $4.59 $95.17 $190.34
Diesel $3.99 $82.77 $165.55

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 · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fort Worth, TX and San Elizario, TX. The current time in Fort Worth is 01:56:56, although it is 00:56:56 in San Elizario.

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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.