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

The driving distance from Shoreacres, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 291.3 miles (468.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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
291.29 mi
04h 33m
Flight
254.33 mi
409.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.33 mi
Kilometers
409.3 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.29 mi
Kilometers
468.79 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 AM CDT
Return by in Shoreacres
Sun, Apr 19, 1:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shoreacres
2026-04-19T04:29
Arrive Fort Worth
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shoreacres
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 Shoreacres
145.3 mi
02h 16m
To Fort Worth
146 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Shoreacres Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Sunday
Using La Porte as the closest live forecast in the Harris County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 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 Shoreacres and Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sunrise Drive

    1540 ft · 1 min · Sunrise Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fairfield Avenue

    1749 ft · 1 min · Fairfield Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wharton Weems Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Wharton Weems Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 146 North

    1032 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 146 North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 146 North

    899 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 225 West: Pasadena, Houston

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on La Porte Freeway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · La Porte Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Pasadena Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Pasadena Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on La Porte Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · La Porte Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 610 North

    2735 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto East Loop South

    10.7 mi · 13 min · East Loop South

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road North

    3219 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Hardy Toll Road

    21.8 mi · 25 min · Hardy Toll Road

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    174.6 mi · 2 hr 59 min

  17. 17

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

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  18. 18

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

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

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

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

    957 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shoreacres and Fort Worth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hardy Toll Road
196 mi · 67%
US 287 North
57.6 mi · 20%
East Loop South
10.7 mi · 4%
La Porte Freeway
8.69 mi · 3%
Pasadena Freeway
5.18 mi · 2%
South Freeway
3.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hardy Toll Road

Merge slight left

175 mi · 02h 59m

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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
254.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 16m from Shoreacres
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Shoreacres 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 Shoreacres to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 291.3 miles (468.8 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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 145.3 miles from Shoreacres and 146 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 7:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.85 one way or $77.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Shoreacres and Mostly Sunny 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 Shoreacres and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 254.33 mi (409.3 km).

Shoreacres

#1 Shoreacres

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population1,578
Coordinates29.6202300, -95.0099300
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: Shore Acres Boulevard (-95.009914, 29.620189)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.28 gal
38.91 L · about $38.85
Round trip
$77.70
20.56 gal · 77.82 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.7 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.85 $77.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.71 $87.42
Premium $4.59 $47.20 $94.39
Diesel $3.99 $41.05 $82.10

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

There is no time difference between Shoreacres and Fort Worth. The current time is 04:29:08.

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.