How far is Van Vleck, TX from Fort Worth, TX?

The driving distance from Van Vleck, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 308.3 miles (496.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.9 miles (434.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
308.23 mi
05h 07m
Flight
269.86 mi
434.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.86 mi
Kilometers
434.3 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.23 mi
Kilometers
496.05 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM CDT
Return by in Van Vleck
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Van Vleck
2026-04-22T18:29
Arrive Fort Worth
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 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
6:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Van Vleck
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
Hearne
TX

City in Robertson County, Texas, United States

From Van Vleck
154.6 mi
02h 33m
To Fort Worth
153.6 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Van Vleck and Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Van Vleck and Fort Worth.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    28 m · 8 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avenue G

    1.5 km · 1 min · Avenue G

  3. 3

    Continue on 7th Street

    4.8 mi · 7 min · 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Avenue F

    23.9 mi · 36 min · Avenue F

  5. 5

    Continue on East Milam Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Milam Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Richmond Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · North Richmond Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Mc Kinney Street

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Mc Kinney Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Dill Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Dill Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 60

    7.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 60

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Legion Street

    1580 ft · 50 sec · Legion Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Commerce Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    15.6 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto East Main Street

    574 ft · 10 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Hill Street

    15.1 mi · 23 min · East Hill Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Austin Street

    1160 ft · 26 sec · Austin Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6

    5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6

  22. 22

    Continue on South Memorial Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street

  23. 23

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Loop 340

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    108 m · 11 sec

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1513 ft · 23 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    31.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail

  29. 29

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

    49.2 mi · 52 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Van Vleck 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
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W
49.2 mi · 16%
North State Highway 6
43.3 mi · 14%
Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 10%
Commerce Street
25.4 mi · 8%
Avenue F
23.9 mi · 8%
East Hill Street
15.1 mi · 5%
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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
269.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hearne
02h 33m from Van Vleck
Leave By
6:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Van Vleck 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 Van Vleck to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 308.3 miles (496.1 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Hearne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.6 miles from Van Vleck and 153.6 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 269.9 miles (434.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 6:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.12 one way or $82.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hearne

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

31 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Temple

76 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

Taylor

85 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Waco, TX

91 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Van Vleck and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 269.86 mi (434.3 km).

Van Vleck

#1 Van Vleck

Census designated place

Population1,844
Coordinates29.0177500, -95.8894000
Altitude14
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: 4th Street (-95.889328, 29.017815)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.88 gal
41.17 L · about $41.12
Round trip
$82.23
21.76 gal · 82.34 L
Estimated CO2
96.7 kg one way
Round trip: 193.4 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.12 $82.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.26 $92.52
Premium $4.59 $49.95 $99.90
Diesel $3.99 $43.44 $86.89

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Van Vleck and Fort Worth. The current time is 18:29:46.

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.