How far is Fort Worth, TX from Stockdale, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Stockdale, TX is about 269.2 miles (433.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244 miles (392.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Stockdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Stockdale.
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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
26.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue straight
85.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Seguin
1378 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto North Highway 123 Bypass
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Highway 123 Bypass
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Continue on South Highway 123 Bypass
3.4 mi · 5 min · South Highway 123 Bypass
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Continue on South State Highway 123
20 mi · 30 min · South State Highway 123
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 123 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Stockdale.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
TX 130 Toll South
Continue straight
85.5 mi · 01h 19m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stockdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Stockdale?
The road trip is about 269.2 miles (433.3 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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 134.9 miles from Fort Worth and 134.3 miles from Stockdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244 miles (392.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 $35.90 one way or $71.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stockdale.
Stop Ideas Near Salado
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Stockdale. Straight-line distance: 243.99 mi (392.66 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 Stockdale
City in Wilson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,672 |
| Coordinates | 29.2369100, -97.9600000 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stockdale (-97.96, 29.23691)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $35.90 | $71.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.39 | $80.79 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $43.61 | $87.23 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $37.93 | $75.87 |
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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