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

The driving distance from Sabinal, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 342.5 miles (551.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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
342.52 mi
05h 13m
Flight
267.53 mi
430.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.53 mi
Kilometers
430.55 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
342.52 mi
Kilometers
551.24 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM CDT
Return by in Sabinal
Thu, Apr 23, 10:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sabinal
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 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
6:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sabinal
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
Georgetown
TX

The most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.

From Sabinal
162.5 mi
02h 36m
To Fort Worth
180.1 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Center Street

    49 m · 7 sec · South Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Fisher Avenue

    19 mi · 22 min · East Fisher Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 19th Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 90 East

    25.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 90 East

  5. 5

    Continue on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410 North, TX 16 North

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Connally Loop

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  12. 12

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

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

    49.2 mi · 52 min

  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 Sabinal 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
188 mi · 55%
I 35W
49.2 mi · 14%
US Highway 90 East
25.4 mi · 7%
Connally Loop
19.8 mi · 6%
East Fisher Avenue
19 mi · 6%
North Pan Am Expressway
6.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

95.6 mi · 01h 40m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.9 mi
267.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
02h 36m from Sabinal
Leave By
6:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Sabinal and Mostly Cloudy 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 Sabinal to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 342.5 miles (551.2 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.5 miles from Sabinal and 180.1 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.9 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 6:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.69 one way or $91.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Georgetown

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

27 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

41 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

55 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

57 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sabinal and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 267.53 mi (430.55 km).

Sabinal

#1 Sabinal

City in Uvalde County, Texas, United States

Population1,676
Coordinates29.3174600, -99.4664400
Altitude292
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: South Center Street (-99.466504, 29.317451)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 551 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.09 gal
45.75 L · about $45.69
Round trip
$91.38
24.18 gal · 91.5 L
Estimated CO2
107.4 kg one way
Round trip: 214.9 kg / 474 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.69 $91.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.41 $102.81
Premium $4.59 $55.51 $111.01
Diesel $3.99 $48.28 $96.55

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 Sabinal and Fort Worth. The current time is 00:24:35.

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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.