How far is Fort Worth, TX from Shavano Park, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Shavano Park, TX is about 265.1 miles (426.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Shavano Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Shavano Park.
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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
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop
726 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop
2031 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Loop 1604 West
554 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
13.3 mi · 14 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right
904 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Loop 1604 West
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Turn left onto Northwest Military Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Military Highway
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Turn left onto Fawn Drive
64 m · 9 sec · Fawn Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fawn Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Shavano Park.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Partly Sunny near Shavano Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Shavano Park?
The road trip is about 265.1 miles (426.6 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?
Salado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.7 miles from Fort Worth and 132.3 miles from Shavano Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.33 one way or $70.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Worth and Partly Sunny near Shavano Park.
Stop Ideas Near Salado
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 Salado.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Shavano Park. Straight-line distance: 228.88 mi (368.34 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 Shavano Park
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,024 |
| Coordinates | 29.5849500, -98.5525200 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shavano Park (-98.55252, 29.58495)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 427 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $35.33 | $70.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.76 | $79.51 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $42.93 | $85.85 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $37.33 | $74.67 |
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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