How far is San Elizario, TX from Fort Worth, TX?

The driving distance from San Elizario, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 586.3 miles (943.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 529.3 miles (851.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
586.3 mi
08h 24m
Flight
529.37 mi
851.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
529.37 mi
Kilometers
851.94 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
586.3 mi
Kilometers
943.56 km
Drive Time
08h 24m

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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 08h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM CDT
Return by in San Elizario
Sun, Apr 19, 4:06 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Elizario
2026-04-18T23:18
Arrive Fort Worth
Sun, Apr 19, 7:42 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:24 PM to 4:54 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Elizario
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Midland
TX

The 21st most populous city in Texas.

From San Elizario
293.7 mi
04h 12m
To Fort Worth
292.6 mi
04h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
San Elizario Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Saturday
Using Clint as the closest live forecast in the El Paso County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Elizario and Fort Worth.

  1. 1

    Start on San Elizario Rd.

    134 m · 24 sec · San Elizario Rd.

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Socorro Road

    121 m · 13 sec · Socorro Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Clint - San Elizario Road

    1369 ft · 27 sec · Clint - San Elizario Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South San Elizario Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South San Elizario Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Loop Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Clint-San Elizario Road

    1709 ft · 26 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road

  7. 7

    Continue on FM 1110

    1.3 km · 1 min · FM 1110

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard East

    847 ft · 26 sec · Gateway Boulevard East

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    963 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    143.7 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    421.1 mi · 7 hr

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton

    870 ft · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco

    2725 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    547 ft · 7 sec · South Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue

    2710 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 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 San Elizario 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gateway Boulevard East
565 mi · 96%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 3%
South San Elizario Road
3.43 mi · 1%
North Loop Drive
1.21 mi
FM 1110
0.79 mi
I 35W South
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Gateway Boulevard East

Keep slight left

421 mi · 07h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57 mi
529.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
04h 12m from San Elizario
Leave By
7:12 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Elizario 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 San Elizario to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 586.3 miles (943.6 km) and usually takes 08h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 293.7 miles from San Elizario and 292.6 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 529.3 miles (851.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 57 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $78.19 one way or $156.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 183.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between San Elizario and Fort Worth, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Elizario and Mostly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Elizario and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 529.37 mi (851.94 km).

San Elizario

#1 San Elizario

City in El Paso County, Texas, United States

Population9,062
Coordinates31.5851100, -106.2727600
Altitude1110
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: Church Road (-106.272907, 31.585258)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 944 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.69 gal
78.32 L · about $78.19
Round trip
$156.38
41.38 gal · 156.64 L
Estimated CO2
183.9 kg one way
Round trip: 367.7 kg / 811 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $78.19 $156.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $87.97 $175.95
Premium $4.59 $94.99 $189.98
Diesel $3.99 $82.62 $165.23

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between San Elizario, TX and Fort Worth, TX. The current time in San Elizario is 23:18:29, although it is 00:18:29 in Fort Worth.

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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.