How far is Rancho Alegre, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Rancho Alegre, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 401 miles (645.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 347.4 miles (559.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rancho Alegre and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rancho Alegre and Fort Worth.
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Start on Herrera Street
60 m · 11 sec · Herrera Street
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Turn right onto Rosario Street
109 m · 21 sec · Rosario Street
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Turn left onto Beam Station Road
1695 ft · 51 sec · Beam Station Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 281 Frontage Road
1072 ft · 29 sec · US Highway 281 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1019 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
39.9 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
11.1 mi · 15 min · Nueces Street
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Turn right onto King David Drive
31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Helena Road
8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on South Nixon Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street
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Continue on United States Highway 183
1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
2447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
49.2 mi · 52 min
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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 Rancho Alegre and Fort Worth.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
64.7 mi · 01h 06m
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 Rancho Alegre 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 Rancho Alegre to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 401 miles (645.3 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?
Montopolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.3 miles from Rancho Alegre and 211.6 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 347.4 miles (559.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:08 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.67 one way or $101.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rancho Alegre and Mostly Sunny near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Montopolis
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 Montopolis.
Austin
Taylor
San Marcos Station
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rancho Alegre and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 347.42 mi (559.12 km).
#1 Rancho Alegre
Rancho Alegre is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.7416900, -98.0947300 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| 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: 645 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 00m |
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 | $3.58 | $50.67 | $101.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $57.93 | $115.86 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $63.28 | $126.56 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $80.40 | $160.80 |
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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