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

The driving distance from Splendora, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 243.5 miles (391.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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
243.46 mi
03h 52m
Flight
214.12 mi
344.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.12 mi
Kilometers
344.59 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.46 mi
Kilometers
391.81 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Sat, May 2, 2:08 AM CDT
Return by in Splendora
Sat, May 2, 6:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Splendora
2026-05-01T22:15
Arrive Fort Worth
Sat, May 2, 2:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Splendora
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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Splendora
121.6 mi
01h 56m
To Fort Worth
121.9 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    150 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 59

    119 m · 8 sec · Old Highway 59

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 3083

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083

  6. 6

    Continue on FM 3083

    1.2 mi · 2 min · FM 3083

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Loop 336 East

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Loop 336 East

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Beach Airport Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Beach Airport Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 3083

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    3203 ft · 1 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    1451 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    156.6 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  13. 13

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

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  14. 14

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

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

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

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

    957 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
157 mi · 64%
US 287 North
57.6 mi · 24%
Old Highway 59
10.8 mi · 4%
Farm-to-Market Road 3083
5.96 mi · 2%
South Freeway
3.37 mi · 1%
South Loop 336 East
3.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

Merge slight left

157 mi · 02h 38m

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
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
214.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
01h 56m from Splendora
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Splendora and 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 Splendora to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 243.5 miles (391.8 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.6 miles from Splendora and 121.9 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 9:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.46 one way or $64.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Splendora and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Splendora and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 214.12 mi (344.59 km).

Splendora

#1 Splendora

City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States

Population2,292
Coordinates30.2329900, -95.1610400
Altitude38
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: (-95.1611, 30.233017)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.59 gal
32.52 L · about $32.46
Round trip
$64.92
17.18 gal · 65.04 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.7 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.46 $64.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.52 $73.05
Premium $4.59 $39.44 $78.87
Diesel $3.99 $34.30 $68.60

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Splendora and Fort Worth. The current time is 22:15:55.

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.