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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
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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.
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Start on San Elizario Rd.
134 m · 24 sec · San Elizario Rd.
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Socorro Road
121 m · 13 sec · Socorro Road
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Turn right onto Clint - San Elizario Road
1369 ft · 27 sec · Clint - San Elizario Road
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Continue on South San Elizario Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · South San Elizario Road
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Turn right onto North Loop Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive
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Turn left onto Clint-San Elizario Road
1709 ft · 26 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road
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Continue on FM 1110
1.3 km · 1 min · FM 1110
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Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard East
847 ft · 26 sec · Gateway Boulevard East
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Take the ramp straight
963 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
143.7 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Keep slight left
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton
870 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco
2725 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
547 ft · 7 sec · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
2710 ft · 1 min
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Continue on South Freeway
1940 ft · 47 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 San Elizario and Fort Worth.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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).
#1 San Elizario
City in El Paso County, Texas, United States
| Population | 9,062 |
| Coordinates | 31.5851100, -106.2727600 |
| Altitude | 1110 |
| 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: 944 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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