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

The driving distance from San Leon, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 305.1 miles (491 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.1 miles (426.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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
305.12 mi
04h 48m
Flight
265.15 mi
426.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.15 mi
Kilometers
426.72 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.12 mi
Kilometers
491.04 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM CDT
Return by in San Leon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Leon
2026-04-22T21:52
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Leon
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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From San Leon
150.6 mi
02h 24m
To Fort Worth
154.5 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
San Leon Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Wednesday
Using Bacliff as the closest live forecast in the Galveston County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue I

    50 m · 9 sec · Avenue I

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 14 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Parke Street

    1677 ft · 29 sec · Parke Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Pine Street

    1717 ft · 31 sec · Pine Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pine Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Pine Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    1035 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Gulf Freeway

    28.6 mi · 33 min · South Gulf Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Freeway

    198.4 mi · 3 hr 28 min · North Freeway

  11. 11

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

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  12. 12

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

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

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

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

    957 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Leon 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
198 mi · 65%
US 287 North
57.6 mi · 19%
South Gulf Freeway
28.6 mi · 9%
Avenue I
8.7 mi · 3%
South Freeway
3.37 mi · 1%
Pine Drive
1.39 mi
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
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40 mi
265.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 24m from San Leon
Leave By
7:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Leon and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Leon to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 305.1 miles (491 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from San Leon and 154.5 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 265.1 miles (426.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 7:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.70 one way or $81.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Leona

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Leon and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 265.15 mi (426.72 km).

San Leon

#1 San Leon

Census designated place

Population4,970
Coordinates29.4832900, -94.9221500
Altitude3
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: Avenue I (-94.922217, 29.483049)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.77 gal
40.76 L · about $40.70
Round trip
$81.40
21.54 gal · 81.52 L
Estimated CO2
95.7 kg one way
Round trip: 191.4 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $40.70 $81.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.79 $91.59
Premium $4.59 $49.45 $98.89
Diesel $3.99 $43.00 $86.01

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 San Leon and Fort Worth. The current time is 21:52:33.

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.