Origin
Beaumont, TX
Afternoon in Beaumont on Sunday
Local time
2:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beaumont, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Drive Time
5h 55m
Distance
308.5 mi
496 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 42m
★
6 AM
5h 55m
8 AM
6h 21m
10 AM
6h 4m
12 PM
6h 2m
3 PM
6h 5m
5 PM
6h 20m
8 PM
5h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beaumont, TX
Mark Direen
Fort Worth, TX
Talena Reese
Trip Overview
Spanning 312.7 miles across the heart of Texas, your journey from Beaumont to Fort Worth typically takes about 4 hours and 58 minutes. This route is manageable as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $47 on fuel, making it a relatively budget-friendly transit across the Great Plains region. You will start by navigating local streets like North Pearl and Pine before transitioning onto I-10 West to cover the bulk of the distance. Since the entire drive remains within the state of Texas, you will find a consistent, familiar infrastructure throughout your travels.
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
154.2 miles from Beaumont, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate out of Beaumont, which requires your full attention before you settle into the rhythm of the highway. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, the route demands focus during the initial segments on North Pearl and Pine Streets. Because this trip features a 0% highway share in terms of your starting local navigation, the driving experience feels more hands-on and technical than a simple cruise. You will eventually merge onto I-10 West, where the road conditions stabilize for the remainder of the 312.7-mile trek. Stay alert for these shifting road types as the drive progresses toward the Fort Worth area.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 147.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 69 and US Highway 175 West. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 308.5 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 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles (US 69; US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 304 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 853A
Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
8
12.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 69; US 287
Keep slight left at fork onto US 69; US 287 toward US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufk...
8
304 mi into trip
|
~5h 48m in
Take the exit toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
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.
Exit 437
Toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
7
304.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35W North: Denton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35W North: Denton
7
308 mi into trip
|
~5h 53m in
Take the exit toward Allen Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 147.2 mi | 2h 49m |
| US Highway 175 West | 68.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 21.1 mi | 22m |
| US Highway 175 | 20.8 mi | 22m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 19.7 mi | 21m |
| Eastex Freeway | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| South Freeway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| East Corsicana Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 147.2 mi, about 2h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaumont, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on Calder Avenue
206 ft
·
12 sec
·
Calder Avenue
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto North Pearl Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Pearl Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn straight
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
4
Turn straight onto Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pine Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 10 West: Houston
6
Merge onto I 10; US 90
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10; US 90
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 853A
Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 853A
Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
9
Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Eastex Freeway
Toward Jasper, Lufkin
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 69; US 287
94 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
US 69; US 287
Toward US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin
Use the none lane.
11
Turn right onto US 69 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chestnut Street
12
Turn straight
304 ft
·
11 sec
13
Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Timberland Drive
14
Turn left onto US 69 Bus; TX 103
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Kurth Drive
15
At end of road, turn left onto TX 103; Loop 287
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Loop 287 Frontage Road
16
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
17
Merge onto US 69
54 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 69
18
Turn left onto US 175
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Alexander Boulevard
19
Continue on US 175
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Frankston Highway
20
Continue on US 175
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 175 West
21
Turn slight right
3.8 mi
·
4 min
22
Merge onto US 175
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pine Street
23
Continue on US 175
21 mi
·
22 min
·
US Highway 175
24
Continue on US 175 Bus
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Corsicana Street
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US Highway 175 West
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Merge onto I 20
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on I 20
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 437
Toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 35W North: Denton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
32
Merge onto I 35W
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Freeway
Use the none lane.
33
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
34
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Freeway
35
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Allen Avenue
36
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Freeway
37
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 4-hour and 58-minute transit, plan your departure to avoid peak local traffic in Beaumont during the morning or evening rush. Since the trip involves only one recommended stop, look for a convenient location midway to stretch your legs and refresh before completing the final stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $47 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and current local pricing. Because this route relies on specific local streets before hitting the interstate, double-check your navigation software before leaving to ensure you are comfortable with the initial turn-heavy sequence. Embracing this flexibility allows you to reach Fort Worth on your own schedule.
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 154.2 miles from Beaumont, TX, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 147.2 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 154.2 miles or 3h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 53m
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 Beaumont, 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 Beaumont, TX
This is one driving day of about 308.5 miles and 5h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beaumont, 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 US 69 for about 147.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 154.2 mi from Beaumont, TX · 3h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
154 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 154.2 miles from Beaumont, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 147.2 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.13 one way
$94.25 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
108 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $51.64 | $103.29 |
| premium | $4.59 | $55.76 | $111.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $68.54 | $137.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.6 | 1 | $32.39 | $14.81 |
| Efficient EV | 77.1 | 0 | $26.99 | $12.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 123.4 | 1 | $43.19 | $19.74 |
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
2:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Garland, TX
154 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 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
5h 55m 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 Beaumont, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 308.5 miles and takes about 5h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 69, US Highway 175 West, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 154.2 miles from Beaumont, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.13 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 24 significant decision points across 308.5 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 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles (US 69; US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 304 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Beaumont, TX to Fort Worth, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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