Origin
Copperas Cove, TX
Afternoon in Copperas Cove on Sunday
Local time
3:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Copperas Cove, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
155.2 mi
250 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 35m
★
6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Copperas Cove, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Fort Worth, TX
Talena Reese
Trip Overview
Driving from Copperas Cove to Fort Worth is a straightforward 155.2-mile trek that typically takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes. Because this route stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout the journey. It is easily manageable as a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. With a fuel budget of approximately $24, this drive is quite economical for a solo traveler or a small group. Whether you are heading north for business or a weekend getaway, the route offers a practical connection between these two Central Texas hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.6 miles from Copperas Cove, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions from regional highways to major interstate travel. You will spend roughly 53% of your time on highways, utilizing a combination of the Purple Heart Trail, the Central Texas Expressway, and I-35W to reach your destination. Be prepared for a substantial 70.8-mile stretch on the Purple Heart Trail, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip. As you move toward the Fort Worth area, the road transitions into more heavily trafficked interstate corridors. This combination of segments keeps the drive engaging without being overly technical or exhausting.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 70.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 190 Business / East Highway 190.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 155.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.9 miles (US 190 Business / East Highway 190): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.9 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 190 Business / East Highway 190
At end of road, turn left onto US 190 Business / East Highway 190
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
12 mi into trip
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~15m in
Take the exit toward FM 3470: Stan Schlueter Loop
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 286
Toward FM 3470: Stan Schlueter Loop
5
15 mi into trip
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~19m in
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I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway
Merge onto I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
105.6 mi into trip
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~1h 52m in
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I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
7
154.8 mi into trip
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~2h 44m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 70.8 mi | 1h 12m |
| I 35W | 49.2 mi | 51m |
| Central Texas Expressway | 21.9 mi | 23m |
| South Jack Kultgen Expressway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| East Central Texas Expressway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| East Highway 190 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West Avenue D | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 70.8 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Copperas Cove, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on FM 1113
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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West Avenue D
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 190 Business
2.4 mi
·
4 min
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East Highway 190
Use the none lane.
3
Continue on I 14; US 190
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Central Texas Expressway
Use the none lane.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 286
Toward FM 3470: Stan Schlueter Loop
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn straight onto East Central Texas Expressway
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Central Texas Expressway
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 190 East
7
Merge onto I 14; US 190
13 mi
·
13 min
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Central Texas Expressway
Use the none lane.
8
Merge onto I 35; US 190
38 mi
·
38 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 35
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the none lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
49 mi
·
51 min
·
I 35W
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Use the slight left 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 a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours near Fort Worth is always a smart move. Plan for at least one dedicated stop during the 2 hours and 45 minutes behind the wheel to stretch your legs and stay alert. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before starting the longest 70.8-mile segment to ensure you aren't searching for a station during that stretch. Because the route is so direct, you can easily complete the journey in one sitting if you time your departure to miss the worst of the regional congestion. Use the $24 fuel estimate as a baseline for your travel budget, but consider adding a small buffer if you plan to navigate local traffic once you arrive.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.6 miles from Copperas Cove, TX, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.8 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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.6 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 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 Copperas Cove, 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 Copperas Cove, TX
This is one driving day of about 155.2 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Copperas Cove, 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 Purple Heart Trail for about 70.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.6 mi from Copperas Cove, TX · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 77.6 miles from Copperas Cove, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.8 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.71 one way
$47.42 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $25.98 | $51.96 |
| premium | $4.59 | $28.05 | $56.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.48 | $68.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.30 | $7.45 |
| Efficient EV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.58 | $6.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.1 | 0 | $21.73 | $9.93 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Afternoon in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
3:25 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
17 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
2h 45m 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 Copperas Cove, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 155.2 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, I 35W, Central Texas Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.6 miles from Copperas Cove, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.71 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 155.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.9 miles (US 190 Business / East Highway 190): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Copperas Cove, TX to Fort Worth, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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