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

The driving distance from Jourdanton, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 315.8 miles (508.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.9 miles (439.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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
315.79 mi
04h 49m
Flight
272.92 mi
439.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.92 mi
Kilometers
439.23 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.79 mi
Kilometers
508.22 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 30, 8:03 AM CDT
Return by in Jourdanton
Thu, Apr 30, 12:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jourdanton
2026-04-30T03:14
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 30, 8:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
7:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jourdanton
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
Georgetown
TX

The most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.

From Jourdanton
157.7 mi
02h 24m
To Fort Worth
158.1 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Zanderson Avenue

    29 m · 6 sec · Zanderson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    722 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East State Highway 97

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 97

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I-37 Frontage Road

    792 ft · 24 sec · I-37 Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 North

    1048 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 South

    971 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 410 North, TX 130 North

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10, US 90, TX 130: San Antonio, Houston

    605 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, TX 130 North: Houston, Seguin

    2204 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East

    1051 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway

    21.7 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    10.9 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Pickle Parkway

    86 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Pickle Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  21. 21

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  23. 23

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

    49.2 mi · 52 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jourdanton 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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 31%
Pickle Parkway
86 mi · 27%
I 35W
49.2 mi · 16%
I 37 North
23.4 mi · 7%
90th Infantry Division Highway
21.7 mi · 7%
I 10 East
11.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pickle Parkway

Continue on Pickle Parkway

86 mi · 01h 19m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
272.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
02h 24m from Jourdanton
Leave By
7:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Jourdanton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 315.8 miles (508.2 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.7 miles from Jourdanton and 158.1 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 272.9 miles (439.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.10 one way or $84.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Jourdanton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Georgetown

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

27 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

41 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

55 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

57 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jourdanton and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 272.92 mi (439.23 km).

Jourdanton

#1 Jourdanton

City in Texas, USA

Population4,436
Coordinates28.9180300, -98.5464100
Altitude140
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: Zanderson Avenue (-98.54625, 28.918122)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 508 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.14 gal
42.18 L · about $42.10
Round trip
$84.20
22.28 gal · 84.36 L
Estimated CO2
99 kg one way
Round trip: 198 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.10 $84.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.37 $94.73
Premium $4.59 $51.14 $102.29
Diesel $3.99 $44.48 $88.96

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Jourdanton and Fort Worth. The current time is 03:14:35.

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.