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

The driving distance from Tulia, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 323.5 miles (520.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 284.3 miles (457.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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
323.46 mi
05h 08m
Flight
284.25 mi
457.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
284.25 mi
Kilometers
457.46 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.46 mi
Kilometers
520.56 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 AM CDT
Return by in Tulia
Thu, Apr 23, 11:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulia
2026-04-23T00:54
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
6:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tulia
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
Vernon
TX

City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States

From Tulia
161.6 mi
02h 34m
To Fort Worth
161.9 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast 2nd Street

    26.4 mi · 39 min · Southeast 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Lone Star Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Lone Star Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 86

    15.8 mi · 23 min · State Highway 86

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 86

    9.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 86

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    29.8 mi · 44 min · 9th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Harper Street

    3065 ft · 1 min · Harper Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Burnett Street

    1693 ft · 29 sec · Burnett Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  10. 10

    Continue on Avenue F Northwest

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 287

    54.4 mi · 59 min · US Highway 287

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 287 East

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway

    2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Central Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  18. 18

    Continue on Central East Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · North Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express Toll South

    2952 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    4 mi · 4 min · I 35W TEXpress

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North South Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue

    2710 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 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 Tulia 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
28 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
104 mi · 32%
US Highway 287
68.2 mi · 21%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 13%
9th Street
29.8 mi · 9%
Southeast 2nd Street
26.4 mi · 8%
State Highway 86
24.9 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Central East Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

96.6 mi · 01h 44m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
284.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
02h 34m from Tulia
Leave By
6:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tulia and Mostly Cloudy then Chance 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 Tulia to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 323.5 miles (520.6 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.6 miles from Tulia and 161.9 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 284.3 miles (457.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.12 one way or $86.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tulia and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulia and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 284.25 mi (457.46 km).

Tulia

#1 Tulia

City in Texas, USA

Population4,606
Coordinates34.5358900, -101.7585200
Altitude1061
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: Southeast 2nd Street (-101.758578, 34.535757)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 521 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.41 gal
43.21 L · about $43.12
Round trip
$86.24
22.82 gal · 86.42 L
Estimated CO2
101.4 kg one way
Round trip: 202.8 kg / 447 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.12 $86.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.52 $97.03
Premium $4.59 $52.38 $104.77
Diesel $3.99 $45.56 $91.12

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 Tulia and Fort Worth. The current time is 00:54:23.

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.