How far is Mont Belvieu, TX from Fort Worth, TX?

The driving distance from Mont Belvieu, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 291.2 miles (468.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.2 miles (394.6 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
291.18 mi
04h 31m
Flight
245.17 mi
394.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.17 mi
Kilometers
394.57 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.18 mi
Kilometers
468.61 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, 12:57 AM CDT
Return by in Mont Belvieu
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mont Belvieu
2026-04-22T20:26
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 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 Mont Belvieu
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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Mont Belvieu
143.7 mi
02h 15m
To Fort Worth
147.5 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°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 Mont Belvieu and Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mont Belvieu and Fort Worth.

  1. 1

    Start on Farm-to-Market Road 565

    1481 ft · 36 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 565

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1690 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway North

    46.9 mi · 50 min · East Grand Parkway North

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Houston, Dallas

    1706 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    624 ft · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    173.6 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  9. 9

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

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  10. 10

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

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

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

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

    957 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mont Belvieu 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
174 mi · 60%
US 287 North
57.6 mi · 20%
East Grand Parkway North
46.9 mi · 16%
South Freeway
3.37 mi · 1%
Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2.03 mi · 1%
Farm-to-Market Road 565
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

Merge slight left

174 mi · 02h 58m

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
+46 mi
245.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 15m from Mont Belvieu
Leave By
7:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mont Belvieu 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 Mont Belvieu to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 291.2 miles (468.6 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?

Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.7 miles from Mont Belvieu and 147.5 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 245.2 miles (394.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 $38.81 one way or $77.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Leona

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mont Belvieu and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 245.17 mi (394.57 km).

Mont Belvieu

#1 Mont Belvieu

City in Texas

Population7,137
Coordinates29.8477200, -94.8907600
Altitude21
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: Farm-to-Market Road 565 (-94.890786, 29.847937)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.27 gal
38.89 L · about $38.81
Round trip
$77.62
20.54 gal · 77.78 L
Estimated CO2
91.3 kg one way
Round trip: 182.5 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.81 $77.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.67 $87.34
Premium $4.59 $47.15 $94.30
Diesel $3.99 $41.01 $82.02

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 Mont Belvieu and Fort Worth. The current time is 20:26:07.

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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.