How far is Stockdale, TX from Fort Stockton, TX?

The driving distance from Stockdale, TX to Fort Stockton, TX is about 352.3 miles (567 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 315.6 miles (507.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
352.32 mi
05h 49m
Flight
315.62 mi
507.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
315.62 mi
Kilometers
507.94 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
352.32 mi
Kilometers
567 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Stockton
Sat, Oct 31, 7:25 PM CDT
Return by in Stockdale
Sun, Nov 1, 1:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockdale
2026-10-31T13:36
Arrive Fort Stockton
Sat, Oct 31, 7:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM CST

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

Leave by
5:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stockdale
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
Junction
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Stockdale
176 mi
02h 54m
To Fort Stockton
176.3 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Stockdale and Fort Stockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stockdale and Fort Stockton.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 123 North

    14 m · 5 sec · State Highway 123 North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2943 ft · 59 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Highway 87 West

    20.9 mi · 24 min · US Highway 87 West

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    129 m · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    543 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Anderson Loop

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Anderson Loop

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    811 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    293.4 mi · 4 hr 40 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 Business Loop West, US 385 South: Fort Stockton, Marathon

    2143 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East US Highway 290

    1.3 km · 57 sec · East US Highway 290

  15. 15

    Continue on East Dickinson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Dickinson Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    75 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    17 m · 2 sec · West 10th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockdale and Fort Stockton.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
295 mi · 84%
Anderson Loop
32.9 mi · 9%
US Highway 87 West
21.1 mi · 6%
East Dickinson Boulevard
1.06 mi
East US Highway 290
0.84 mi
West Main Street
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Keep slight right

293 mi · 04h 40m

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
05h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
315.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction
02h 54m from Stockdale
Leave By
5:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Stockdale and Partly Sunny near Fort Stockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stockdale to Fort Stockton?

The road trip is about 352.3 miles (567 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?

Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176 miles from Stockdale and 176.3 miles from Fort Stockton.

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

The direct path is about 315.6 miles (507.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.77 one way or $91.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Stockdale and Partly Sunny near Fort Stockton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockdale and Fort Stockton. Straight-line distance: 315.62 mi (507.94 km).

Stockdale

#1 Stockdale

City in Wilson County, Texas, United States

Population1,672
Coordinates29.2369100, -97.9600000
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Fort Stockton

#2 Fort Stockton

City in Texas

Population8,373
Coordinates30.8940400, -102.8793200
Altitude906
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockdale (-97.96, 29.23691)
End: Fort Stockton (-102.87932, 30.89404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 567 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.43 gal
47.06 L · about $45.77
Round trip
$91.53
24.86 gal · 94.12 L
Estimated CO2
110.5 kg one way
Round trip: 220.9 kg / 487 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $45.77 $91.53
Mid-grade $4.20 $52.21 $104.41
Premium $4.57 $56.85 $113.71
Diesel $5.78 $71.81 $143.62

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 · Oct 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Stockdale and Fort Stockton. The current time is 13:36:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.