How far is West University Place, TX from Fort Worth, TX?

The driving distance from West University Place, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.8 miles (379.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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
264.51 mi
04h 13m
Flight
235.8 mi
379.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.8 mi
Kilometers
379.49 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.51 mi
Kilometers
425.68 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Sun, May 3, 4:51 AM CDT
Return by in West University Place
Sun, May 3, 9:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West University Place
2026-05-03T00:37
Arrive Fort Worth
Sun, May 3, 4:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 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
8:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West University Place
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
Calvert
TX

City in Robertson County, Texas, United States

From West University Place
130.9 mi
02h 06m
To Fort Worth
133.6 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West University Place and Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West University Place and Fort Worth.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Edloe Street

    112 m · 18 sec · Edloe Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rice Boulevard

    2338 ft · 1 min · Rice Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Weslayan Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Weslayan Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    123 m · 8 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 59 South, I 69 South

    1055 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    2881 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 610 South, I 610 North

    624 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 610 North: George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    2030 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 610 North

    581 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Loop South

    4.4 mi · 6 min · West Loop South

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward US 290 West: Austin

    1181 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Northwest Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Bingle Road, Pinemont Drive

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Northwest Freeway Frontage Road

    771 ft · 18 sec · Northwest Freeway Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bingle Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Bingle Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Houston Rosslyn Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North Houston Rosslyn Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Tomball Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Tomball Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Tomball Parkway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Tomball Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Tomball Tollway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway

  21. 21

    Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway

  22. 22

    Continue on Aggie Expressway

    24.8 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 105

    5.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Highway 6

    815 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 6

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight left

    755 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    49.8 mi · 53 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6

    5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  28. 28

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6

  30. 30

    Continue on South Memorial Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street

  31. 31

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East Loop 340

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right

    108 m · 11 sec

  35. 35

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1513 ft · 23 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    31.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail

  37. 37

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

    49.2 mi · 52 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  40. 40

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West University Place and Fort Worth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
42 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 6
50.1 mi · 19%
I 35W
49.2 mi · 19%
North State Highway 6
43.3 mi · 16%
Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 12%
Aggie Expressway
24.8 mi · 9%
Tomball Parkway
9.69 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 6

Merge slight left

49.8 mi · 00h 53m

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
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
235.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calvert
02h 06m from West University Place
Leave By
8:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West University Place and Sunny near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West University Place to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Calvert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.9 miles from West University Place and 133.6 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 235.8 miles (379.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 8:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.26 one way or $70.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West University Place and Sunny near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Calvert

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

45 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Temple

65 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Waco, TX

77 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Taylor

84 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West University Place and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 235.8 mi (379.49 km).

West University Place

#1 West University Place

City in Harris County, Texas, U.

Population15,496
Coordinates29.7180100, -95.4338300
Altitude15
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: (-95.433729, 29.717992)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.33 gal
35.33 L · about $35.26
Round trip
$70.52
18.66 gal · 70.66 L
Estimated CO2
82.9 kg one way
Round trip: 165.8 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.26 $70.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.67 $79.34
Premium $4.59 $42.83 $85.67
Diesel $3.99 $37.25 $74.51

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between West University Place and Fort Worth. The current time is 00:37:56.

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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.