Origin
Benbrook, TX
Afternoon in Benbrook on Sunday
Local time
3:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benbrook, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Drive Time
18m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
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6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benbrook, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Fort Worth, TX
Talena Reese
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute between Benbrook and Fort Worth, this 13.6-mile trip is an ideal day excursion. Expect to spend about 18 minutes on the road, making it a highly efficient connection within the Great Plains region. You will navigate via the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, the South Freeway, and Wade Hampton Street. With a fuel cost of only $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly route for travelers. Because the entire trip is easily completed in under half an hour, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. It is a straightforward local drive that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.
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
6.8 miles from Benbrook, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 13.6-mile route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, requiring your full attention as you transition between different road types. Only 25% of your journey takes place on highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, which spans 7.2 miles. Expect the road personality to shift from these faster highway sections to more technical, turn-heavy segments as you approach your destination. It is not a monotonous interstate cruise, but rather a dynamic drive that demands a bit of navigation through the local infrastructure.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Mercedes Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 13.6 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 0.4 miles (Mercedes Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Mercedes Street
At end of road, turn left onto Mercedes Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.6 mi into trip
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~11m in
Take the exit toward I 35W: Denton, Waco
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: Denton, Waco
7
9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35W North: Denton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 35W North: Denton
7
13.1 mi into trip
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~17m 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
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Benbrook, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
Waco
8.6 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| South Freeway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Wade Hampton Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Benbrook Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Loop 820 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mercedes Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Allen Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
— 7.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benbrook, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on Wade Hampton Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wade Hampton Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Mercedes Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Mercedes Street
3
Take the ramp
128 ft
·
4 sec
4
Turn right onto US 377
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Benbrook Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Southwest Loop 820
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Southwest Loop 820
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 20 East
7
Merge onto I 20
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 437
Toward I 35W: Denton, Waco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35W North: Denton
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
11
Merge onto I 35W
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Freeway
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Freeway
14
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Allen Avenue
15
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Freeway
16
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Trip Plan
Since this is such a brief 18-minute trip, you have maximum flexibility regarding your departure time. You will not need to plan for mid-route rest stops, as the distance is short enough to drive straight through. Keep in mind that because this is a turn-heavy local route, it is wise to set your GPS before you pull out of Benbrook to stay on track. Budgeting $2 for fuel is more than sufficient for the entire 13.6-mile trek. Use the simplicity of this short drive to your advantage by focusing on the transition from the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway onto the local street network, where navigation becomes most critical.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 6.8 miles from Benbrook, TX, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.2 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 13.6 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.8 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
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 Benbrook, 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.
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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 Benbrook, TX
This is one driving day of about 13.6 miles and 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Benbrook, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for about 7.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.8 mi from Benbrook, TX · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 13.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.8 miles from Benbrook, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$2.08 one way
$4.15 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $2.28 | $4.55 |
| premium | $4.59 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Afternoon in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
3:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
19 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
18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Benbrook, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 13.6 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, South Freeway, Wade Hampton Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.8 miles from Benbrook, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 13.6 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 0.4 miles (Mercedes Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Benbrook, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
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