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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Stowell, TX is about 320.5 miles (515.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.9 miles (429.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m 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
320.52 mi
05h 48m
Flight
266.88 mi
429.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.88 mi
Kilometers
429.5 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.52 mi
Kilometers
515.82 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stowell
Thu, Apr 23, 7:56 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-23T02:08
Arrive Stowell
Thu, Apr 23, 7:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 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
5:24 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
Madisonville
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Fort Worth
160.4 mi
02h 54m
To Stowell
160.1 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    173.9 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Parkway

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West

    116 m · 9 sec · North Grand Parkway West

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 Toll East

    1536 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway East

    50.2 mi · 54 min · North Grand Parkway East

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Langston Drive, Old Needlepoint Road

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on East Grand Parkway North

    3019 ft · 1 min · East Grand Parkway North

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Freeway Frontage Road

    1048 ft · 23 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · East Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 73, TX 124: Winnie, Port Arthur

    2059 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 124 South: Winnie

    156 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto State Highway 73

    1083 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 73

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Gulfway Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Gulfway Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Gulfway Drive

    19 m · 6 sec · Gulfway Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gulfway Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 South
174 mi · 54%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 16%
North Grand Parkway East
50.2 mi · 16%
East Freeway
27.9 mi · 9%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.69 mi · 2%
South Freeway
3.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 45 South

Merge slight left

174 mi · 02h 58m

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
05h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.6 mi
266.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madisonville
02h 54m from Fort Worth
Leave By
5:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 320.5 miles (515.8 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?

Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.4 miles from Fort Worth and 160.1 miles from Stowell.

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

The direct path is about 266.9 miles (429.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 5:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.74 one way or $85.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stowell.

Stop Ideas Near Madisonville

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

54 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

98 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Stowell. Straight-line distance: 266.88 mi (429.5 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
Stowell

#2 Stowell

City in Texas

Population1,756
Coordinates29.7899400, -94.3832400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Stowell (-94.38324, 29.78994)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 516 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.31 gal
42.81 L · about $42.74
Round trip
$85.48
22.62 gal · 85.62 L
Estimated CO2
100.5 kg one way
Round trip: 201 kg / 443 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.74 $85.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.09 $96.18
Premium $4.59 $51.92 $103.85
Diesel $3.99 $45.16 $90.32

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Stowell. The current time is 02:08:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.