Drive Time
7h 24m
Distance
513 mi
Route Type
Long-distance drive
Long day tripThe drive from Alton, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 513 miles and takes about 7h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 10th Avenue, West McIntyre Street, North Closner Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $76.32 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
256.5 miles from Alton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 42m into the drive .
At 513 miles and 7h 24m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are North 10th Avenue and West McIntyre Street.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 10th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West McIntyre Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Closner Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Expressway 281 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69C North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nueces Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| King David Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Alton, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
Start on Main Avenue
Turn right
Continue straight
At the end of the road, turn left onto North 10th Avenue
Turn right onto West McIntyre Street
Turn left onto North Closner Boulevard
Turn straight onto North Expressway 281
Take the ramp slight left toward I 69C North, US 281 North
Merge slight left
Keep slight right
Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
Turn right onto King David Drive
Continue on West Main Street
Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
Continue on Helena Road
Turn straight onto State Highway 80
Continue on South Nixon Avenue
Continue on State Highway 80 North
Continue on US 183
Continue on South Colorado Street
Continue on United States Highway 183
Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue
Turn straight onto South Freeway
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
Turn left onto South Freeway
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 113 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 256.5 miles or 3h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Worth, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Alton, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alton, TX
This is one driving day of about 513 miles and 7h 24m.
These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.
Late stop town
Coffee and fuel
169 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Late stop town
Meal stop
339 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 256.5 mi from Alton, TX
A short stop after about 113 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 256.5 miles from Alton, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| regular | $3.78 | $76.32 | $152.65 |
| midgrade | $4.25 | $85.88 | $171.75 |
| premium | $4.59 | $92.72 | $185.45 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $80.65 | $161.29 |
Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 179.5 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.
Origin
Late night in Alton on Saturday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Fort Worth on Saturday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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