How far is La Vernia, TX from Fort Worth, TX?

The driving distance from La Vernia, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 270.4 miles (435.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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
270.34 mi
04h 04m
Flight
237.48 mi
382.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.48 mi
Kilometers
382.19 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.34 mi
Kilometers
435.07 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Sat, Apr 18, 9:21 PM CDT
Return by in La Vernia
Sun, Apr 19, 1:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Vernia
2026-04-18T17:16
Arrive Fort Worth
Sat, Apr 18, 9:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 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
8:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Vernia
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
Salado
TX

Village in the United States

From La Vernia
135 mi
02h 02m
To Fort Worth
135.3 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Vernia and Fort Worth.

  1. 1

    Start on Dry Hollow

    43 m · 10 sec · Dry Hollow

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chihuahua East

    110 m · 10 sec · Chihuahua East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Seguin Road

    3078 ft · 1 min · Seguin Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 775

    14.9 mi · 20 min · Farm to Market Road 775

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Interstate 10

    140 m · 13 sec · West Interstate 10

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, US 90 East, TX 130 North

    527 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    10.9 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Pickle Parkway

    86 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Pickle Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

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

    49.2 mi · 52 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 36%
Pickle Parkway
86 mi · 32%
I 35W
49.2 mi · 18%
Farm to Market Road 775
14.9 mi · 6%
I 10 East
12.5 mi · 5%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
237.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salado
02h 02m from La Vernia
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Vernia and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 La Vernia to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 270.4 miles (435.1 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Salado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135 miles from La Vernia and 135.3 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 8:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.05 one way or $72.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Vernia and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Salado

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

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

RAIL

Temple

25 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

27 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

30 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

Taylor

44 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Vernia and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 237.48 mi (382.19 km).

La Vernia

#1 La Vernia

City in Wilson County, Texas, United States

Population1,449
Coordinates29.3563500, -98.1155600
Altitude149
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: Dry Hollow (-98.115479, 29.356343)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 435 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.54 gal
36.11 L · about $36.05
Round trip
$72.10
19.08 gal · 72.22 L
Estimated CO2
84.8 kg one way
Round trip: 169.6 kg / 374 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.05 $72.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.56 $81.13
Premium $4.59 $43.80 $87.60
Diesel $3.99 $38.09 $76.19

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between La Vernia and Fort Worth. The current time is 17:16:50.

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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.