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

The driving distance from Manvel, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 287.1 miles (462 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.6 miles (408.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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
287.05 mi
04h 31m
Flight
253.57 mi
408.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.57 mi
Kilometers
408.08 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.05 mi
Kilometers
461.96 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM CDT
Return by in Manvel
Thu, Apr 23, 8:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manvel
2026-04-22T23:31
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 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
7:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manvel
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
Jewett
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Manvel
142.7 mi
02h 15m
To Fort Worth
144.4 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Masters Road

    1697 ft · 48 sec · Masters Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward TX 288 North

    2024 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Freeway

    586 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Brazoria County Expressway

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Brazoria County Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Gulf Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Freeway

    198.4 mi · 3 hr 28 min · North Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North: Denton

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

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

    957 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manvel 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
198 mi · 69%
US 287 North
57.6 mi · 20%
Brazoria County Expressway
16.1 mi · 6%
South Freeway
3.48 mi · 1%
Gulf Freeway
2.44 mi · 1%
Nolan Ryan Expressway
1.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Freeway

Continue on North Freeway

198 mi · 03h 28m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
253.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jewett
02h 15m from Manvel
Leave By
7:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Manvel and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 287.1 miles (462 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.7 miles from Manvel and 144.4 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 253.6 miles (408.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 7:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.28 one way or $76.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jewett

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

80 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

96 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

118 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manvel and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 253.57 mi (408.08 km).

Manvel

#1 Manvel

City in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America

Population13,867
Coordinates29.4627400, -95.3579900
Altitude16
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: Masters Road (-95.358032, 29.462754)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.13 gal
38.34 L · about $38.28
Round trip
$76.56
20.26 gal · 76.68 L
Estimated CO2
90 kg one way
Round trip: 180.1 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.28 $76.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.07 $86.15
Premium $4.59 $46.51 $93.01
Diesel $3.99 $40.45 $80.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Manvel and Fort Worth. The current time is 23:31:49.

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.