How far is Oyster Creek, TX from Fort Worth, TX?

The driving distance from Oyster Creek, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 322.2 miles (518.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.9 miles (455.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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
322.26 mi
05h 06m
Flight
282.94 mi
455.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.94 mi
Kilometers
455.34 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.26 mi
Kilometers
518.62 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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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 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Sun, Apr 19, 1:34 AM CDT
Return by in Oyster Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 6:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oyster Creek
2026-04-18T20:27
Arrive Fort Worth
Sun, Apr 19, 1:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 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
6:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oyster Creek
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
Madisonville
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Oyster Creek
162 mi
02h 33m
To Fort Worth
160.3 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
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 Oyster Creek and Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Creek and Fort Worth.

  1. 1

    Start on Allen Road

    859 ft · 38 sec · Allen Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Oyster Creek Bend Road

    119 m · 21 sec · Oyster Creek Bend Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto FM 523

    1.6 mi · 2 min · FM 523

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East State Highway 332

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 332

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway

    38.3 mi · 46 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Freeway

    586 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Brazoria County Expressway

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Brazoria County Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Gulf Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Freeway

    198.4 mi · 3 hr 28 min · North Freeway

  12. 12

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

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  13. 13

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

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

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

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

    957 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oyster Creek and Fort Worth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
198 mi · 62%
US 287 North
57.6 mi · 18%
Nolan Ryan Expressway
38.3 mi · 12%
Brazoria County Expressway
16.1 mi · 5%
East State Highway 332
3.88 mi · 1%
South Freeway
3.48 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
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.3 mi
282.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madisonville
02h 33m from Oyster Creek
Leave By
6:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oyster Creek 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 Oyster Creek to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 322.2 miles (518.6 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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 162 miles from Oyster Creek and 160.3 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 282.9 miles (455.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 6:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.97 one way or $85.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Madisonville

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

54 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

98 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Creek and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 282.94 mi (455.34 km).

Oyster Creek

#1 Oyster Creek

City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States

Population1,212
Coordinates29.0030200, -95.3318800
Altitude2
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: Allen Road (-95.331873, 29.002744)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 519 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.37 gal
43.05 L · about $42.97
Round trip
$85.93
22.74 gal · 86.1 L
Estimated CO2
101 kg one way
Round trip: 202.1 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.97 $85.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.35 $96.69
Premium $4.59 $52.20 $104.40
Diesel $3.99 $45.40 $90.80

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 Oyster Creek and Fort Worth. The current time is 20:27:29.

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.