How far is Tornillo, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Tornillo, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 571.8 miles (920.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 520.6 miles (837.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 28m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tornillo and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tornillo and Fort Worth.
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Start on Alameda Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · Alameda Avenue
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Turn right onto O T Smith Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · O T Smith Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto O T Smith Road
1.2 km · 52 sec · O T Smith Road
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Take the exit right
1380 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
131 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton
870 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco
2725 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
547 ft · 7 sec · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
2710 ft · 1 min
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Continue on South Freeway
1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tornillo and Fort Worth.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
O T Smith Road
Keep slight left
421 mi · 07h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Tornillo 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 Tornillo to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 571.8 miles (920.2 km) and usually takes 08h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 285.6 miles from Tornillo and 286.2 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 520.6 miles (837.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $76.22 one way or $152.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 179.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tornillo and Fort Worth, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tornillo and Mostly Sunny near Fort Worth.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tornillo and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 520.65 mi (837.9 km).
#1 Tornillo
Census designated place
| Population | 1,568 |
| Coordinates | 31.4454000, -106.0883100 |
| Altitude | 1093 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Worth
The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 927,720 |
| Coordinates | 32.7254100, -97.3208500 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 920 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $76.22 | $152.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $85.76 | $171.53 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $92.60 | $185.20 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $80.54 | $161.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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