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

The driving distance from Kerrville, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 263.4 miles (423.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.9 miles (344.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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
263.38 mi
04h 28m
Flight
213.89 mi
344.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.89 mi
Kilometers
344.22 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.38 mi
Kilometers
423.87 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Mon, May 4, 11:22 PM CDT
Return by in Kerrville
Tue, May 5, 3:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kerrville
2026-05-04T18:53
Arrive Fort Worth
Mon, May 4, 11:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
8:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kerrville
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
Evant
TX

Town of the United States

From Kerrville
129.2 mi
02h 14m
To Fort Worth
134.1 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    21 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sidney Baker Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Sidney Baker Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Fredericksburg Road

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Fredericksburg Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South State Highway 16

    14.2 mi · 16 min · South State Highway 16

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Friendship Lane

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Friendship Lane

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1691 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    3054 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Nugent Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Nugent Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 281

    15.8 mi · 17 min · North US Highway 281

  11. 11

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    17.1 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281

  12. 12

    Continue on South Water Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · South Water Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    20 mi · 22 min · North US Highway 281

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Key Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Key Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281

    42.9 mi · 49 min · North US Highway 281

  17. 17

    Continue on South Rice Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Rice Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  19. 19

    Continue on South Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 44 sec · South Walnut Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 2nd Street

    973 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    701 ft · 15 sec · East 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Cedar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Cedar Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 220

    12.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 220

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 67

    12.1 mi · 14 min · US Highway 67

  25. 25

    Continue on Northeast Big Bend Trail

    24 mi · 27 min · Northeast Big Bend Trail

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 171, CTP: Nolan River Road, County Road 1216

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on West Katherine P Raines Drive

    860 ft · 24 sec · West Katherine P Raines Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Chisholm Trail Parkway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Chisholm Trail Parkway

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Freeway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton

    870 ft · 12 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco

    2725 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    547 ft · 7 sec · South Freeway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue

    2710 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 281
97.9 mi · 37%
Chisholm Trail Parkway
27.9 mi · 11%
East US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 10%
Northeast Big Bend Trail
24 mi · 9%
South US Highway 281
17.1 mi · 6%
South State Highway 16
14.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North US Highway 281

Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281

42.9 mi · 00h 49m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.5 mi
213.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Evant
02h 14m from Kerrville
Leave By
8:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kerrville and 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 Kerrville to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 263.4 miles (423.9 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Evant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.2 miles from Kerrville and 134.1 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 213.9 miles (344.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 8:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.11 one way or $70.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kerrville and Mostly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Evant

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

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

52 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

56 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

McGregor

71 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

88 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kerrville and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 213.89 mi (344.22 km).

Kerrville

#1 Kerrville

City in Texas, United States

Population23,831
Coordinates30.0474300, -99.1403200
Altitude499
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: Main Street (-99.140419, 30.047345)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.29 gal
35.18 L · about $35.11
Round trip
$70.21
18.58 gal · 70.36 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.1 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.11 $70.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.50 $79.00
Premium $4.59 $42.65 $85.30
Diesel $3.99 $37.09 $74.19

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Kerrville and Fort Worth. The current time is 18:53:52.

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.