How far is Live Oak, TX from Fort Worth, TX?

The driving distance from Live Oak, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 218.6 miles (351.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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
218.61 mi
03h 45m
Flight
188.17 mi
302.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.17 mi
Kilometers
302.83 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.61 mi
Kilometers
351.82 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Sun, Apr 19, 9:44 AM CDT
Return by in Live Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 1:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Live Oak
2026-04-19T05:58
Arrive Fort Worth
Sun, Apr 19, 9:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Live Oak
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
Baird
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Live Oak
125.6 mi
01h 52m
To Fort Worth
93 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Live Oak and Fort Worth.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 2335

    5.4 mi · 13 min · County Road 2335

  2. 2

    Turn right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    20.4 mi · 21 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hutchings Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto US 83 North

    49.2 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 Business North, Loop 322 East: Treadaway Boulevard, Abilene Airport

    1149 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Loop 322 East: Abilene Airport

    3216 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jake Roberts Freeway

    5 mi · 5 min · Jake Roberts Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business

    1095 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Highway 80

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Highway 80

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Fort Worth

    111 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    128.2 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  15. 15

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

    870 ft · 12 sec

  16. 16

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

    2725 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    547 ft · 7 sec · South Freeway

  18. 18

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

    2710 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 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 Live Oak 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
128 mi · 59%
US 83 North
49.2 mi · 22%
North Main Street
20.4 mi · 9%
Roberts Avenue
16.5 mi · 8%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 7%
County Road 2335
5.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 10m

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
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
188.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baird
01h 52m from Live Oak
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Live Oak 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 Live Oak to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 218.6 miles (351.8 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Baird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.6 miles from Live Oak and 93 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.14 one way or $58.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Live Oak and Mostly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Live Oak and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 188.17 mi (302.83 km).

Live Oak

#1 Live Oak

City in Texas

Population16,661
Coordinates31.1390600, -99.9295200
Altitude654
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: County Road 2335 (-99.929598, 31.139061)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.71 gal
29.2 L · about $29.14
Round trip
$58.27
15.42 gal · 58.4 L
Estimated CO2
68.5 kg one way
Round trip: 137 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.14 $58.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.78 $65.57
Premium $4.59 $35.40 $70.79
Diesel $3.99 $30.79 $61.57

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Live Oak and Fort Worth. The current time is 05:58:59.

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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.