How far is Fort Worth, TX from Slaton, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Slaton, TX is about 298.5 miles (480.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255 miles (410.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Slaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Slaton.
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Start on South Freeway
17 m · 3 sec · South Freeway
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Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
145 m · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Street
631 ft · 28 sec · Epps Street
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Continue on East Maddox Avenue
126 m · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Freeway
98 m · 14 sec · South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto South Freeway
2359 ft · 46 sec · South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Rosedale Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East Rosedale Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 30 West
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
12.9 mi · 14 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
1721 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn right onto South Avenue F
1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F
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Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F
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Turn straight onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Continue on Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
1.1 km · 42 sec · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 Business, FM 400: Slaton, Wilson
1105 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on South Highway 84
1559 ft · 45 sec · South Highway 84
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Turn right onto South 9th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South 9th Street
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Turn right onto West Garza Street
120 m · 13 sec · West Garza Street
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
119 m · 13 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto West Lubbock Street
68 m · 8 sec · West Lubbock Street
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Turn right
43 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Slaton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
182 mi · 03h 05m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Slaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Slaton?
The road trip is about 298.5 miles (480.4 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?
Abilene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.1 miles from Fort Worth and 149.4 miles from Slaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255 miles (410.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 6:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.79 one way or $79.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Slaton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Slaton. Straight-line distance: 255.02 mi (410.41 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 Slaton
City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,975 |
| Coordinates | 33.4373100, -101.6434900 |
| Altitude | 940 |
| Country | United States |
End: Slaton (-101.64349, 33.43731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 480 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $39.79 | $79.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.77 | $89.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.34 | $96.69 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.05 | $84.09 |
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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