Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
99.7 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
The drive from Anthony, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 99.7 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Pecan Street, Highway 160, Sam Rayburn Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
49.9 miles from Anthony, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 42m drive with frequent turns across 99.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Pecan Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 160 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sam Rayburn Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SRT Toll South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 121 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Anthony, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
Start on the route
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn left onto North Pecan Street
Continue on State Highway 160
Take the ramp right
Continue straight
Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Highway
Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward SRT Toll South: Sam Rayburn Tollway
Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway
Continue straight
Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
Keep slight right to continue on Airport Freeway
Continue on Airport Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
Continue on South Freeway
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.9 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Worth, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Anthony, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anthony, TX
This is one driving day of about 99.7 miles and 1h 42m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.9 mi from Anthony, TX · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 49.9 miles from Anthony, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$14.83 one way
$29.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $16.69 | $33.38 |
| premium | $4.59 | $18.02 | $36.04 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $15.67 | $31.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.9 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Anthony on Saturday
Local time
4:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Fort Worth on Saturday
Local time
4:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Frisco, TX
50 mi in
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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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