How far is Fort Worth, TX from Sweeny, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Sweeny, TX is about 307 miles (494.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272.3 miles (438.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 54m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Robertson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Sweeny.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Sweeny.
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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
620 ft · 8 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 Business: Elm Avenue
2197 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
740 ft · 17 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn left onto North Loop Drive
1 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive
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Continue on Marlin Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Marlin Highway
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Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on North Memorial Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on North Market Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
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Continue on South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6
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Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 32 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway
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Continue on State Highway 6
22.4 mi · 25 min · State Highway 6
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Continue on US 290 East, TX 6 South
129 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto US 290 East, TX 6 South
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
19.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 Toll South: Grand Parkway
2269 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 99 Toll South: Grand Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway North
20.1 mi · 24 min · West Grand Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1093
2003 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Farm to Market 1093 Road
2070 ft · 41 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road
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Continue on FM 1093
1006 ft · 20 sec · FM 1093
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Take the ramp slight left toward WPT Toll West
1337 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Westpark Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 723: Spring Green Boulevard
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto FM 1093
2362 ft · 54 sec · FM 1093
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Turn left
1550 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1176 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
29.7 mi · 45 min
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Turn sharp right onto West Brazos Avenue
4.6 mi · 7 min · West Brazos Avenue
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North McKinney Street
1588 ft · 32 sec · North McKinney Street
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Turn straight onto East 2nd Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
24 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Sweeny.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
82.3 mi · 01h 25m
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 Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Worth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sweeny.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Sweeny?
The road trip is about 307 miles (494.1 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?
Hearne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.8 miles from Fort Worth and 153.3 miles from Sweeny.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272.3 miles (438.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 5:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.93 one way or $81.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Fort Worth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sweeny.
Stop Ideas Near Hearne
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 Hearne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Sweeny. Straight-line distance: 272.27 mi (438.17 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 Sweeny
City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,618 |
| Coordinates | 29.0388600, -95.6985600 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sweeny (-95.69856, 29.03886)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 494 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $40.93 | $81.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.05 | $92.10 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $49.72 | $99.44 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $43.24 | $86.49 |
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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