Origin
Combine, TX
Late night in Combine on Friday
Local time
12:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Combine, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
58.4 mi
94 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Combine, TX
Thomas balabaud
Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Combine, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 58.4 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, US 175 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.1 miles on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 58.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 8m highway drive covering 58.4 miles, with most of the trip on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway and Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.1 miles on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway and Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near US 175.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (US 175): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.9 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
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 175
Merge onto US 175
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
8
53.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
57.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Combine, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Denton along the way.
Denton
53.9 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 21.1 mi | 22m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 19.7 mi | 21m |
| US 175 | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| FM 1389 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| South Freeway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| North Frontage Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Highway 175 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Allen Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
— 21.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Combine, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on FM 1389
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 1389
2
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 1389
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 1389
3
Turn slight right onto FM 1389
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 1389
4
At end of road, turn left onto North Frontage Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Frontage Road
5
Continue on South Highway 175
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Highway 175
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward US 175 West
7
Merge onto US 175
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 175
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 20
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 20
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 35W North: Denton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
14
Merge onto I 35W
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Freeway
17
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Allen Avenue
18
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Freeway
19
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.2 mi from Combine, TX · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from Combine, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.82 one way
$17.65 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| premium | $4.54 | $10.43 | $20.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.89 | $25.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.18 | $3.74 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Late night in Fort Worth on Friday
Local time
12:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Cedar Hill, TX
29 mi in
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
14 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
1h 8m 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 Combine, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 58.4 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, US 175. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.2 miles from Combine, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.82 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (US 175): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Combine, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Denton along the way.
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