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

The driving distance from Stowell, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 322.4 miles (518.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.9 miles (429.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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
322.38 mi
04h 57m
Flight
266.88 mi
429.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.88 mi
Kilometers
429.5 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.38 mi
Kilometers
518.82 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM CDT
Return by in Stowell
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stowell
2026-04-22T20:23
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 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
7:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stowell
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
Madisonville
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Stowell
160.5 mi
02h 28m
To Fort Worth
161.9 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Stowell and Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gulfway Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Gulfway Drive

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    27.7 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll: Grand Parkway

    1249 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Freeway Frontage Road

    910 ft · 21 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Grand Parkway North

    2738 ft · 1 min · East Grand Parkway North

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway North

    50.2 mi · 54 min · East Grand Parkway North

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Houston, Dallas

    1706 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    624 ft · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    173.6 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  14. 14

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

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  15. 15

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

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

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

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

    957 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stowell 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
174 mi · 54%
US 287 North
57.6 mi · 18%
East Grand Parkway North
51 mi · 16%
Gulfway Drive
31.3 mi · 10%
South Freeway
3.37 mi · 1%
Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

Merge slight left

174 mi · 02h 58m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.5 mi
266.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madisonville
02h 28m from Stowell
Leave By
7:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Stowell 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 Stowell to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 322.4 miles (518.8 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?

Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.5 miles from Stowell and 161.9 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 266.9 miles (429.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 7:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.01 one way or $86.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Madisonville

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

54 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

98 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stowell and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 266.88 mi (429.5 km).

Stowell

#1 Stowell

City in Texas

Population1,756
Coordinates29.7899400, -94.3832400
Altitude7
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: Gulfway Drive (-94.383198, 29.789937)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 519 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.38 gal
43.06 L · about $43.01
Round trip
$86.01
22.76 gal · 86.12 L
Estimated CO2
101.1 kg one way
Round trip: 202.3 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.01 $86.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.39 $96.78
Premium $4.59 $52.25 $104.49
Diesel $3.99 $45.44 $90.88

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 Stowell and Fort Worth. The current time is 20:23:36.

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.