Photo: Talena Reese
Drive Time
59m
Distance
52.3 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
The drive from Aubrey, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 52.3 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, West Sherman Drive, Loop 288 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.78 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
26.2 miles from Aubrey, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 52.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Sherman Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Loop 288 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Loop 288 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Elm Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate 35 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Aubrey, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
Start on East Elm Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Turn left onto West Sherman Drive
Take the ramp right toward Loop 288 West
Merge slight left onto North Loop 288
Take the exit slight right toward US 77
Turn right onto North Elm Street
Turn left onto North Interstate 35
Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W TEXpress
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 52.3 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.2 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Worth, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Aubrey, 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 Aubrey, TX
This is one driving day of about 52.3 miles and 59m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.2 mi from Aubrey, TX · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 52.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Aubrey, 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
$7.78 one way
$15.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $8.76 | $17.51 |
| premium | $4.59 | $9.45 | $18.91 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Aubrey on Saturday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Fort Worth on Saturday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
58°F
Denton, TX
26 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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