How far is Wauchula, FL from Tarrant County, TX?
The driving distance from Wauchula, FL to Tarrant County, TX is about 1163.6 miles (1872.6 km), with a travel time of about 21h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 991.5 miles (1595.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 43h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 21h 57m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in George County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauchula and Tarrant County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauchula and Tarrant County.
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Start on the route
32 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
62 m · 17 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
69 m · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left
25.4 mi · 36 min
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Bartow Road
11.9 mi · 18 min · Bartow Road
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Turn right onto North Florida Avenue
15.9 mi · 24 min · North Florida Avenue
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Turn right
34.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight left
89 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
1759 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Ocala
1518 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
114.4 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
334.4 mi · 5 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90, US 98: Government Street
2267 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
56 m · 6 sec
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Continue on US 98
117 m · 12 sec · US 98
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Continue on Bankhead Tunnel
3117 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Tunnel
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Continue on Government Street
587 ft · 14 sec · Government Street
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Continue on Government Street
1139 ft · 39 sec · Government Street
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Turn left onto South Water Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Water Street
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Continue on Telegraph Road
147 m · 12 sec · Telegraph Road
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Turn straight
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65: Montgomery
2562 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 158: Industrial Parkway
2809 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
72 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Industrial Parkway
17.1 mi · 21 min · Industrial Parkway
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Turn slight right
699 ft · 9 sec
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Continue on Industrial Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Industrial Parkway
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Continue on Moffett Road
41.8 mi · 49 min · Moffett Road
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Continue straight
22.8 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
1123 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1077 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
862 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jackson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
39.1 mi · 44 min
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Merge slight right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
327.7 mi · 5 hr 49 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Dallas
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
28.5 mi · 34 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Beach Street
1363 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Beach Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Beach Street
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Turn left onto Race Street
1072 ft · 47 sec · Race Street
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Continue on West Beach Street
670 ft · 31 sec · West Beach Street
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Turn right onto Adean Street
46 m · 7 sec · Adean Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Adean Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauchula and Tarrant County.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
334 mi · 05h 59m
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 then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wauchula and Mostly Sunny near Tarrant County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauchula to Tarrant County?
The road trip is about 1163.6 miles (1872.6 km) and usually takes 21h 57m 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?
Lucedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 581.4 miles from Wauchula and 582.1 miles from Tarrant County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 991.5 miles (1595.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 172.1 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 EDT. 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 $175.78 one way or $351.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 364.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Wauchula and Tarrant County, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Wauchula and Mostly Sunny near Tarrant County.
Stop Ideas Near Lucedale
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 Lucedale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauchula and Tarrant County. Straight-line distance: 991.45 mi (1595.58 km).
#1 Wauchula
City and county seat of Hardee County, Florida, United States
| Population | 4,771 |
| Coordinates | 27.5472600, -81.8114700 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tarrant County
County in Texas, United States
| Population | 2,123,347 |
| Coordinates | 32.7715600, -97.2912400 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tarrant County (-97.29124, 32.77156)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1873 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 38h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 29h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 23h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 19h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 16h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 14h 30m |
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 | $4.28 | $175.78 | $351.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $193.93 | $387.85 |
| Premium | $5.05 | $207.35 | $414.71 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $258.06 | $516.12 |
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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