How far is West Columbia, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from West Columbia, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 302 miles (486 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.6 miles (429.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Robertson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Columbia and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Columbia and Fort Worth.
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Start on East Brazos Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East Brazos Avenue
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Turn right onto North Columbia Drive
32.1 mi · 49 min · North Columbia Drive
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Continue on Houston Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · Houston Street
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1275 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto FM 1093
2032 ft · 41 sec · FM 1093
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Take the ramp slight left toward WPT Toll East
893 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway
1.6 km · 1 min · Westpark Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South
19.9 mi · 23 min · West Grand Parkway South
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West, US 290 East: Austin, Houston
1449 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West: Austin
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
19.4 mi · 22 min · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward College Station, Bryan
1484 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
700 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right
993 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn straight
57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6
5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Memorial Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right
1392 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Loop 340
4.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340
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Take the exit slight right
108 m · 11 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North
1513 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
49.2 mi · 52 min
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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 West Columbia and Fort Worth.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Worth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Columbia to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 302 miles (486 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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 149.4 miles from West Columbia and 152.6 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.6 miles (429.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 7:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.28 one way or $80.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Hearne
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 Hearne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Columbia and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 266.63 mi (429.1 km).
#1 West Columbia
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 3,830 |
| Coordinates | 29.1438600, -95.6452200 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $40.28 | $80.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.33 | $90.65 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.94 | $97.88 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.57 | $85.13 |
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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