How far is Homestead Meadows South, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Homestead Meadows South, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 605.2 miles (973.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 520.3 miles (837.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Homestead Meadows South and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homestead Meadows South and Fort Worth.
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Start on Gwendolyn Drive
671 ft · 35 sec · Gwendolyn Drive
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Turn left onto Marvin Lane
958 ft · 28 sec · Marvin Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Desert Meadows Drive
2501 ft · 1 min · Desert Meadows Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Montana Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · Montana Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
127 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1459 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto North Zaragoza Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · North Zaragoza Road
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Take the ramp straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Van Horn, El Paso
2334 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Van Horn
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
152.1 mi · 2 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton
870 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco
2725 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
547 ft · 7 sec · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
2710 ft · 1 min
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Continue on South Freeway
1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Homestead Meadows South and Fort Worth.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Keep slight left
421 mi · 07h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Homestead Meadows South and Slight 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 Homestead Meadows South to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 605.2 miles (973.9 km) and usually takes 08h 58m 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?
Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 301.4 miles from Homestead Meadows South and 303.7 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 520.3 miles (837.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.9 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 MDT. 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 $80.68 one way or $161.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 189.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Homestead Meadows South and Fort Worth, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Homestead Meadows South and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homestead Meadows South and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 520.35 mi (837.42 km).
#1 Homestead Meadows South
Census designated place
| Population | 7,247 |
| Coordinates | 31.8109700, -106.1642700 |
| Altitude | 1241 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 974 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 32m |
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 | $80.68 | $161.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $90.78 | $181.56 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $98.02 | $196.04 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $85.25 | $170.50 |
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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