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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to San Leon, TX is about 300.7 miles (484 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.1 miles (426.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
300.77 mi
05h 32m
Flight
265.15 mi
426.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.15 mi
Kilometers
426.72 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.77 mi
Kilometers
484.04 km
Drive Time
05h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Leon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-23T04:07
Arrive San Leon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Fort Worth
150.6 mi
02h 46m
To San Leon
150.2 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
San Leon Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Thursday
Using Bacliff as the closest live forecast in the Galveston County weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    573 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

    50.7 mi · 57 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana

    3065 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    198.8 mi · 3 hr 28 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    28.6 mi · 34 min · Gulf Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 517: Dickinson

    1204 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pine Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Pine Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Pine Street

    1717 ft · 31 sec · Pine Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    2280 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto 41st Street East

    4.2 mi · 6 min · 41st Street East

  17. 17

    Continue on Avenue S

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Avenue S

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenue I

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 South
199 mi · 66%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 17%
Gulf Freeway
28.6 mi · 10%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.69 mi · 2%
41st Street East
4.24 mi · 1%
South Freeway
3.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 45 South

Merge slight left

199 mi · 03h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
265.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 46m from Fort Worth
Leave By
5:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Leon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 300.7 miles (484 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?

Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Fort Worth and 150.2 miles from San Leon.

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

The direct path is about 265.1 miles (426.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 5:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.10 one way or $80.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Leon.

Stop Ideas Near Leona

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leona, 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 Leona.

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and San Leon. Straight-line distance: 265.15 mi (426.72 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 Leon

#2 San Leon

Census designated place

Population4,970
Coordinates29.4832900, -94.9221500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: San Leon (-94.92215, 29.48329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.61 gal
40.18 L · about $40.10
Round trip
$80.19
21.22 gal · 80.36 L
Estimated CO2
94.3 kg one way
Round trip: 188.6 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $40.10 $80.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.11 $90.23
Premium $4.59 $48.71 $97.42
Diesel $3.99 $42.37 $84.73

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and San Leon. The current time is 04:07:19.

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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.