How far is Fort Worth, TX from Siesta Shores, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Siesta Shores, TX is about 472.4 miles (760.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 421.6 miles (678.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
472.38 mi
08h 27m
Flight
421.61 mi
678.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
421.61 mi
Kilometers
678.51 km
Flight Time
00h 50m

Driving Distance

Road route
472.38 mi
Kilometers
760.23 km
Drive Time
08h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Siesta Shores
Mon, Nov 9, 1:15 AM CST
Return by in Fort Worth
Mon, Nov 9, 9:42 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-11-08T16:47
Arrive Siesta Shores
Mon, Nov 9, 1:15 AM CST
Route Timing
08h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:27 PM to 3:57 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:06 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
8:00 PM CST
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
New Braunfels
TX

The third most populous city in Comal County, Texas.

From Fort Worth
236.6 mi
04h 13m
To Siesta Shores
235.8 mi
04h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM CST
Wind
6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Siesta Shores.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Siesta Shores.

  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

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.4 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on Santa Ursula Avenue

    549 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ursula Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    2145 ft · 54 sec · Matamoros Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Chihuahua Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Chihuahua Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Meadow Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · North Meadow Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Zapata Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 83 South

    14.2 mi · 16 min · US Highway 83 South

  21. 21

    Continue on United States Highway 83

    29 mi · 32 min · United States Highway 83

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Davis Lane

    1401 ft · 1 min · Davis Lane

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Falcon Lane

    1626 ft · 1 min · Falcon Lane

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Falcon Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Siesta Shores.

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
300 mi · 63%
South Freeway
82.3 mi · 17%
United States Highway 83
29 mi · 6%
North Pan Am Expressway
18.5 mi · 4%
US Highway 83 South
14.2 mi · 3%
South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

144 mi · 02h 26m

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
08h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.8 mi
421.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Braunfels
04h 13m from Fort Worth
Leave By
7:06 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Worth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Siesta Shores.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Siesta Shores?

The road trip is about 472.4 miles (760.2 km) and usually takes 08h 27m 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?

New Braunfels is a useful midpoint, sitting about 236.6 miles from Fort Worth and 235.8 miles from Siesta Shores.

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

The direct path is about 421.6 miles (678.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 CST. 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 $58.55 one way or $117.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Worth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Siesta Shores.

Stop Ideas Near New Braunfels

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Braunfels and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 3.5 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 9.5 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 3.5 mi away

Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)

New Braunfels , TX
100 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 2.6/5 11 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Braunfels.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

27 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

47 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

72 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

118 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Siesta Shores. Straight-line distance: 421.61 mi (678.51 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 Siesta Shores

Siesta Shores is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.8581000, -99.2536500
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Siesta Shores (-99.25365, 26.8581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 760 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.67 gal
63.1 L · about $58.55
Round trip
$117.09
33.34 gal · 126.2 L
Estimated CO2
148.1 kg one way
Round trip: 296.3 kg / 653 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.51 $58.55 $117.09
Mid-grade $4.03 $67.15 $134.29
Premium $4.41 $73.50 $147.00
Diesel $5.62 $93.75 $187.50

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Siesta Shores. The current time is 16:47:55.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.