How far is Fort Worth, TX from Splendora, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Splendora, TX is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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
242.74 mi
04h 30m
Flight
214.12 mi
344.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.12 mi
Kilometers
344.59 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.74 mi
Kilometers
390.66 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Splendora
Sat, May 2, 3:56 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Sat, May 2, 8:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-05-01T23:25
Arrive Splendora
Sat, May 2, 3:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 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
7:58 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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Fort Worth
121.5 mi
02h 15m
To Splendora
121.2 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Splendora.

  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

    157 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 3083: Teas Nursery Road

    907 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Carter Moore Drive

    529 ft · 12 sec · Carter Moore Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 3083

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083

  14. 14

    Continue on Beach Airport Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Beach Airport Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Loop 336 East

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Loop 336 East

  16. 16

    Turn left onto FM 3083

    1.2 mi · 2 min · FM 3083

  17. 17

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 3083

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083

  18. 18

    Turn left

    10.8 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Highway 59

    119 m · 11 sec · Old Highway 59

  20. 20

    Turn right

    150 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 South
158 mi · 65%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 21%
Farm-to-Market Road 3083
5.96 mi · 2%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.69 mi · 2%
South Freeway
3.27 mi · 1%
North Loop 336 East
3.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 45 South

Merge slight left

157 mi · 02h 39m

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
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
214.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
02h 15m from Fort Worth
Leave By
7:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Splendora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Splendora?

The road trip is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.5 miles from Fort Worth and 121.2 miles from Splendora.

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

The direct path is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 7:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.35 one way or $64.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Splendora.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Splendora. Straight-line distance: 214.12 mi (344.59 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
Splendora

#2 Splendora

City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States

Population2,292
Coordinates30.2329900, -95.1610400
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Splendora (-95.16104, 30.23299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.56 gal
32.42 L · about $32.35
Round trip
$64.70
17.12 gal · 64.84 L
Estimated CO2
76.1 kg one way
Round trip: 152.1 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.35 $64.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.40 $72.79
Premium $4.59 $39.30 $78.60
Diesel $3.99 $34.18 $68.36

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Splendora. The current time is 23:25:29.

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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.