How far is Nederland, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Nederland, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 324.5 miles (522.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nederland and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nederland and Fort Worth.
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Start on Boston Avenue
1187 ft · 39 sec · Boston Avenue
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Turn left onto North Twin City Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · North Twin City Highway
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Continue on Highway 347
1.1 km · 48 sec · Highway 347
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Take the ramp straight toward US 69, US 96, US 287 North
2715 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin
900 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Liberty
728 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
1182 ft · 26 sec · Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
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Turn left onto College Street
6.4 mi · 9 min · College Street
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Continue straight
39.6 mi · 45 min
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Turn right onto North Cleveland Street
1028 ft · 24 sec · North Cleveland Street
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Turn left onto West Clayton Street
5.1 mi · 7 min · West Clayton Street
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Turn right onto East Grand Parkway North
534 ft · 15 sec · East Grand Parkway North
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Take the ramp straight
1295 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway North
32.4 mi · 35 min · East Grand Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward Houston, Dallas
1706 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North
624 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
173.6 mi · 2 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth
57.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North: Denton
1972 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Fort Worth
957 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue
1435 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto South Freeway
540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto South Freeway
79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nederland and Fort Worth.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Nederland 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 Nederland to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 324.5 miles (522.3 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?
Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.5 miles from Nederland and 157.1 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 6:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.27 one way or $86.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nederland and Mostly Sunny near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Madisonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madisonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nederland and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 273.29 mi (439.81 km).
#1 Nederland
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 17,184 |
| Coordinates | 29.9743800, -93.9924000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Worth
The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 927,720 |
| Coordinates | 32.7254100, -97.3208500 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 522 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $43.27 | $86.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.69 | $97.37 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $52.57 | $105.13 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $45.72 | $91.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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