How far is Fort Worth, TX from Sparks, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Sparks, TX is about 587.3 miles (945.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 526.4 miles (847.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 47m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Sparks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Sparks.
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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
421 mi · 7 hr
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Merge slight left
148 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1281: Horizon City, Socorro
977 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Gateway Boulevard West
1075 ft · 22 sec · Gateway Boulevard West
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Keep slight right to continue on Gateway Boulevard West
1181 ft · 28 sec · Gateway Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Horizon Boulevard
1174 ft · 29 sec · Horizon Boulevard
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Turn left onto Peyton Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Peyton Road
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Turn right onto Grand River Drive
120 m · 16 sec · Grand River Drive
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Turn left onto Wake Forest Lane
56 m · 8 sec · Wake Forest Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wake Forest Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Sparks.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Clear near Sparks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Sparks?
The road trip is about 587.3 miles (945.1 km) and usually takes 09h 47m 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 293.2 miles from Fort Worth and 294 miles from Sparks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 526.4 miles (847.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 $79.54 one way or $159.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 184.1 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 Sparks, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Mostly Clear near Sparks.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Sparks. Straight-line distance: 526.34 mi (847.07 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 Sparks
Located in El Paso County at an elevation of 3812 feet, this census-designated place lies in the Chihuahuan Desert of far West Texas, east of the city of El Paso.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.6726100, -106.2397000 |
| Altitude | 1162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sparks (-106.2397, 31.67261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 945 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 40m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.84 | $79.54 | $159.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $90.07 | $180.14 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $97.86 | $195.72 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $119.68 | $239.36 |
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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