How far is Sugar Land, TX from Fort Worth, TX?

The driving distance from Sugar Land, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 267.4 miles (430.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.6 miles (380.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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
267.36 mi
04h 00m
Flight
236.59 mi
380.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.59 mi
Kilometers
380.75 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.36 mi
Kilometers
430.28 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Fri, May 15, 11:22 AM CDT
Return by in Sugar Land
Fri, May 15, 3:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sugar Land
2026-05-15T07:21
Arrive Fort Worth
Fri, May 15, 11:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sugar Land
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Calvert
TX

City in Robertson County, Texas, United States

From Sugar Land
133.5 mi
02h 00m
To Fort Worth
133.8 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
90°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Land and Fort Worth.

  1. 1

    Start on US Highway 90A

    659 ft · 20 sec · US Highway 90A

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 90A

    3.4 mi · 5 min · US Highway 90A

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Grand Parkway South

    2767 ft · 1 min · West Grand Parkway South

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South

    29.4 mi · 34 min · West Grand Parkway South

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West, US 290 East: Austin, Houston

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West: Austin

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    19.4 mi · 22 min · Northwest Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward College Station, Bryan

    1484 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    700 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    993 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6

    5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6

  16. 16

    Continue on South Memorial Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Loop 340

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    108 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1513 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    31.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail

  23. 23

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

    49.2 mi · 52 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sugar Land 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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W
49.2 mi · 18%
North State Highway 6
43.3 mi · 16%
Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 12%
West Grand Parkway South
29.9 mi · 11%
Northwest Freeway
19.4 mi · 7%
College Station
11.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

57.7 mi · 01h 02m

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
236.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calvert
02h 00m from Sugar Land
Leave By
8:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Sugar Land and Partly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sugar Land to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 267.4 miles (430.3 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Calvert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.5 miles from Sugar Land and 133.8 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 236.6 miles (380.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 8:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.64 one way or $71.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Sugar Land and Partly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Calvert

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

45 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Temple

65 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Waco, TX

77 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Taylor

84 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sugar Land and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 236.59 mi (380.75 km).

Sugar Land

#1 Sugar Land

The fifth most populous city in Fort Bend County, Texas.

Population117,875
Coordinates29.6196800, -95.6349500
Altitude23
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: US 90 ALT (-95.634988, 29.619828)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 430 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.43 gal
35.71 L · about $35.64
Round trip
$71.27
18.86 gal · 71.42 L
Estimated CO2
83.8 kg one way
Round trip: 167.6 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.64 $71.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.10 $80.19
Premium $4.59 $43.29 $86.59
Diesel $3.99 $37.65 $75.31

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sugar Land and Fort Worth. The current time is 07:21:13.

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.