Origin
Alief, TX
Late night in Alief on Wednesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alief, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
4h 45m
Distance
262 mi
422 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 32m
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6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 55m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 56m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alief, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alief, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 262 miles and takes about 4h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on TX 6, I 35W, North State Highway 6 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69 miles on TX 6. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
131 miles from Alief, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 45m highway drive covering 262 miles, with most of the trip on TX 6 and I 35W. The longest continuous stretch is about 69 miles on TX 6.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
TX 6 is the longest continuous segment at about 69 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 6 and I 35W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 262 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward WPT Toll East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward WPT Toll East
7
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward SHT North, BW 8 South: Sam Houston Tollway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SHT North, BW 8 South: Sam Houston Tollw...
7
13.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 290 West: Austin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 290 West: Austin
7
49.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
TX 6
Take the exit onto TX 6 toward College Station, Bryan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward College Station, Bryan
7
49.7 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Alief, TX and Fort Worth, TX, road signs point toward College Station and Bryan.
College Station
49.4 mi in
|
~59m
|
via TX 6
Bryan
49.4 mi in
|
~59m
|
via TX 6
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 6 | 69 mi | 1h 15m |
| I 35W | 49.2 mi | 51m |
| North State Highway 6 | 43.3 mi | 43m |
| Northwest Freeway | 35.5 mi | 40m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 31.5 mi | 31m |
| East State Highway 6 | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| West Sam Houston Tollway South | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| East Loop 340 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
TX 6
— 69 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alief, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on Cook Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cook Road
2
Turn right onto Alief Clodine Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Alief Clodine Road
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto West Houston Center Boulevard
223 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Houston Center Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward WPT Toll East
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto WPT
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Westpark Tollway
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward SHT North, BW 8 South: Sam Houston Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
At end of road, turn left onto BW 8
215 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Sam Houston Parkway South
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward SHT Toll North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Merge onto SHT
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
West Sam Houston Tollway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto SHT
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Sam Houston Tollway North
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto SHT
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Sam Houston Tollway North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 290 West: Austin
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto US 290
35 mi
·
40 min
·
Northwest Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit onto TX 6
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
TX 6
Toward College Station, Bryan
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on TX 6
11 mi
·
12 min
·
TX 6
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto TX 6
58 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
TX 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 6
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North State Highway 6
21
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
22
Continue on TX 6
37 mi
·
37 min
·
North State Highway 6
23
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Memorial Street
24
Continue on TX 6
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East State Highway 6
25
Take the exit onto TX 6
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
TX 6
26
Turn right onto Loop 340
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Loop 340
27
Take the exit
354 ft
·
10 sec
28
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 35 North
29
Merge onto I 35; US 77
31 mi
·
31 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
49 mi
·
51 min
·
I 35W
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Use the slight left lane.
31
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
32
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Freeway
33
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Allen Avenue
34
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Freeway
35
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 131 miles from Alief, TX, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131 miles or 2h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Worth, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alief, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alief, TX
This is one driving day of about 262 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alief, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on TX 6 for about 69 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 131 mi from Alief, TX · 2h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
131 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 131 miles from Alief, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before TX 6 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69 miles.
Arriving in Fort Worth, TX
The final approach into Fort Worth, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fort Worth, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.59 one way
$79.18 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $43.33 | $86.67 |
| premium | $4.54 | $46.78 | $93.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.85 | $115.69 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.92
Sam Houston Tollway
(10.2 mi)
$0.82
Westpark Tollway
(1.5 mi)
$0.10
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.6 | 0 | $27.51 | $12.58 |
| Efficient EV | 65.5 | 0 | $22.92 | $10.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.8 | 1 | $36.68 | $16.77 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Late night in Fort Worth on Wednesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 45m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alief, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 262 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TX 6, I 35W, North State Highway 6. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 131 miles from Alief, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 262 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Alief, TX and Fort Worth, TX, road signs point toward College Station and Bryan.
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