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

The driving distance from Hitchcock, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 302 miles (486.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.3 miles (435 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
302.07 mi
04h 47m
Flight
270.28 mi
434.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.28 mi
Kilometers
434.98 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.07 mi
Kilometers
486.14 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Sun, May 24, 1:32 AM CDT
Return by in Hitchcock
Sun, May 24, 6:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hitchcock
2026-05-23T20:44
Arrive Fort Worth
Sun, May 24, 1:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 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
7:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hitchcock
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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Hitchcock
149.6 mi
02h 23m
To Fort Worth
152.5 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.5 km · 2 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto FM 1764

    710 ft · 22 sec · FM 1764

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    812 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway

    31.5 mi · 37 min · Gulf Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Freeway

    198.4 mi · 3 hr 28 min · North Freeway

  8. 8

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

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  9. 9

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

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

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

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

    957 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hitchcock 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
198 mi · 66%
US 287 North
57.6 mi · 19%
Gulf Freeway
31.5 mi · 10%
South Freeway
3.37 mi · 1%
Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
2.33 mi · 1%
I 35W North
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

North Freeway

Continue on North Freeway

198 mi · 03h 28m

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
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
270.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 23m from Hitchcock
Leave By
7:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hitchcock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 302 miles (486.1 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.6 miles from Hitchcock and 152.5 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 270.3 miles (435 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 7:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.28 one way or $80.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hitchcock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Leona

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hitchcock and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 270.28 mi (434.98 km).

Hitchcock

#1 Hitchcock

City in Galveston County, Texas, United States

Population7,884
Coordinates29.3482900, -95.0160400
Altitude5
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: TX 6 (-95.016023, 29.348334)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 486 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.66 gal
40.35 L · about $40.28
Round trip
$80.57
21.32 gal · 80.7 L
Estimated CO2
94.7 kg one way
Round trip: 189.5 kg / 418 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $40.28 $80.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.33 $90.65
Premium $4.59 $48.94 $97.88
Diesel $3.99 $42.57 $85.13

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Hitchcock and Fort Worth. The current time is 20:44:42.

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.