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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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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
3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas
573 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
50.7 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana
3065 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
173.9 mi · 2 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Parkway
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West
116 m · 9 sec · North Grand Parkway West
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 Toll East
1536 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway East
50.2 mi · 54 min · North Grand Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Langston Drive, Old Needlepoint Road
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on East Grand Parkway North
3019 ft · 1 min · East Grand Parkway North
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Turn left onto East Freeway Frontage Road
1048 ft · 23 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
27.9 mi · 32 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 73, TX 124: Winnie, Port Arthur
2059 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 124 South: Winnie
156 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 73
1083 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 73
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Turn right onto Gulfway Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Gulfway Drive
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Continue on Gulfway Drive
19 m · 6 sec · Gulfway Drive
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madisonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Stowell. Straight-line distance: 266.88 mi (429.5 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 Stowell
City in Texas
| Population | 1,756 |
| Coordinates | 29.7899400, -94.3832400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stowell (-94.38324, 29.78994)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 516 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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