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

The driving distance from Groves, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 331.9 miles (534.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277.8 miles (447 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
331.89 mi
05h 15m
Flight
277.75 mi
447 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.75 mi
Kilometers
447 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.89 mi
Kilometers
534.13 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Sat, May 2, 4:44 PM CDT
Return by in Groves
Sat, May 2, 10:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Groves
2026-05-02T11:28
Arrive Fort Worth
Sat, May 2, 4:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 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
6:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Groves
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 Groves
171.2 mi
02h 37m
To Fort Worth
160.7 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 39th Street

    3267 ft · 2 min · 39th Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto East Parkway Street

    2229 ft · 44 sec · East Parkway Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 73 West

    617 ft · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South, US 96 South, US 287 South: Beaumont

    1818 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Freeway

    15.2 mi · 16 min · Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin

    900 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin

    1.6 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Liberty

    728 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 South Frontage Road

    1182 ft · 26 sec · Interstate 10 South Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto College Street

    6.4 mi · 9 min · College Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    39.6 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Cleveland Street

    1028 ft · 24 sec · North Cleveland Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Clayton Street

    5.1 mi · 7 min · West Clayton Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Grand Parkway North

    534 ft · 15 sec · East Grand Parkway North

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    1295 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway North

    32.4 mi · 35 min · East Grand Parkway North

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Houston, Dallas

    1706 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    624 ft · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    173.6 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North: Denton

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Fort Worth

    957 ft · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
174 mi · 52%
US 287 North
57.6 mi · 17%
College Street
46.1 mi · 14%
East Grand Parkway North
32.8 mi · 10%
Memorial Freeway
15.2 mi · 5%
West Clayton Street
5.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.1 mi
277.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madisonville
02h 37m from Groves
Leave By
6:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Groves and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 331.9 miles (534.1 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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 171.2 miles from Groves and 160.7 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 277.8 miles (447 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.1 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 6:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.25 one way or $88.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Groves and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Fort Worth.

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 Groves and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 277.75 mi (447 km).

Groves

#1 Groves

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Texas, United States of America

Population15,268
Coordinates29.9482700, -93.9171200
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Fort Worth

#2 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
Start: 39th Street (-93.917165, 29.948302)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 534 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.71 gal
44.33 L · about $44.25
Round trip
$88.50
23.42 gal · 88.66 L
Estimated CO2
104.1 kg one way
Round trip: 208.1 kg / 459 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.25 $88.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.79 $99.58
Premium $4.59 $53.76 $107.52
Diesel $3.99 $46.76 $93.52

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Groves and Fort Worth. The current time is 11:28:11.

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.