How far is Vidor, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Vidor, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 319.6 miles (514.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.7 miles (426 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vidor and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vidor and Fort Worth.
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Start on the route
30 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto East Freeway Boulevard South
82 m · 8 sec · East Freeway Boulevard South
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Turn right onto Wilson Street
696 ft · 32 sec · Wilson Street
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Turn right onto East Courtland Street
145 m · 24 sec · East Courtland Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
968 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Freeway Boulevard North
3242 ft · 1 min · West Freeway Boulevard North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, US 90 West
905 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
1703 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
9.5 mi · 10 min · Eastex Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin
93.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Turn right onto South Chestnut Street
2929 ft · 1 min · South Chestnut Street
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Turn straight
93 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto South Timberland Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Timberland Drive
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Turn left onto Kurth Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road
3051 ft · 60 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
780 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
53.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard
937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard
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Continue on Frankston Highway
3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway
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Continue on US Highway 175 West
9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West
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Turn slight right
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto East Pine Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175
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Continue on East Corsicana Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West
58.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 175 West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.1 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
19.7 mi · 21 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North: Denton
1972 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Fort Worth
957 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue
1435 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto South Freeway
540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto South Freeway
79 m · 5 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 Vidor and Fort Worth.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 69 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin
93.6 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vidor and 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 Vidor to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 319.6 miles (514.3 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?
Rusk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.1 miles from Vidor and 162.5 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.7 miles (426 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.9 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 6:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.63 one way or $85.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Vidor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Rusk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rusk.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vidor and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 264.72 mi (426.03 km).
#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: 514 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
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 | $42.63 | $85.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.96 | $95.93 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $51.79 | $103.57 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $45.04 | $90.08 |
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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