How far is Fort Worth, TX from Waelder, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Waelder, TX is about 253.4 miles (407.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Waelder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Waelder.
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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
58.5 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on United States Highway 183
2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183
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Continue on North Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on North Magnolia Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Magnolia Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pierce Street
4 mi · 6 min · East Pierce Street
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Turn left onto Interstate 10 Frontage Road
906 ft · 14 sec · Interstate 10 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East
901 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 97: Waelder
939 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 97: Waelder
57 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Interstate 10 Frontage Road
1164 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 10 Frontage Road
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Turn left
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Northwest 2nd Street
26 m · 4 sec · Northwest 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Waelder.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Waelder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Waelder?
The road trip is about 253.4 miles (407.8 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?
Belton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.9 miles from Fort Worth and 126.4 miles from Waelder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 8:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.78 one way or $67.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Waelder.
Stop Ideas Near Belton
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 Belton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Waelder. Straight-line distance: 209.37 mi (336.95 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 Waelder
City in Gonzales County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,155 |
| Coordinates | 29.6952300, -97.2986000 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waelder (-97.2986, 29.69523)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 408 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $33.78 | $67.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.01 | $76.03 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $41.04 | $82.09 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $35.70 | $71.39 |
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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