How far is Fort Worth, TX from Van Vleck, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Van Vleck, TX is about 307.6 miles (495.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.9 miles (434.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
307.65 mi
06h 03m
Flight
269.86 mi
434.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.86 mi
Kilometers
434.3 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.65 mi
Kilometers
495.12 km
Drive Time
06h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Van Vleck
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-23T09:29
Arrive Van Vleck
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 1:33 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Hearne
TX

City in Robertson County, Texas, United States

From Fort Worth
154.1 mi
03h 01m
To Van Vleck
153.6 mi
03h 01m

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
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Van Vleck.

  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

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    620 ft · 8 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77 Business: Elm Avenue

    2197 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    740 ft · 17 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Loop Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Marlin Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Marlin Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  10. 10

    Continue on North Memorial Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  14. 14

    Continue on North Market Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6

  16. 16

    Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway

    30.1 mi · 32 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 6

    22.4 mi · 25 min · State Highway 6

  18. 18

    Continue on US 290 East, TX 6 South

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Austin Street

    1160 ft · 25 sec · Austin Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 13th Street

    15.1 mi · 22 min · 13th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    574 ft · 19 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto South Front Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Front Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 36

    9.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 36

  24. 24

    Continue on North Meyer Street

    14.1 mi · 18 min · North Meyer Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Legion Street

    1580 ft · 43 sec · Legion Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    22.3 mi · 33 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Boling Highway

    16.6 mi · 29 min · West Boling Highway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Brook Street

    9.6 mi · 12 min · Brook Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    28 m · 3 sec · 4th Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
82.3 mi · 27%
East State Highway 6
46.6 mi · 15%
North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 10%
State Highway 6
22.4 mi · 7%
West Boling Highway
16.6 mi · 5%
13th Street
15.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
269.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hearne
03h 01m from Fort Worth
Leave By
11:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Partly Sunny near Van Vleck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Van Vleck?

The road trip is about 307.6 miles (495.1 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hearne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.1 miles from Fort Worth and 153.6 miles from Van Vleck.

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

The direct path is about 269.9 miles (434.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.00 one way or $82.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Partly Sunny near Van Vleck.

Stop Ideas Near Hearne

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

31 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Temple

76 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

Taylor

85 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Waco, TX

91 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Van Vleck. Straight-line distance: 269.86 mi (434.3 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
Van Vleck

#2 Van Vleck

Census designated place

Population1,844
Coordinates29.0177500, -95.8894000
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Van Vleck (-95.8894, 29.01775)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.85 gal
41.09 L · about $41.00
Round trip
$82.00
21.7 gal · 82.18 L
Estimated CO2
96.4 kg one way
Round trip: 192.8 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.00 $82.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.13 $92.27
Premium $4.59 $49.81 $99.62
Diesel $3.99 $43.32 $86.65

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 Van Vleck. The current time is 09:29:15.

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.