This 180.8-mile drive from Cross Roads, TX, to Fort Worth, TX, will take you about 3 hours and 24 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing US Highway 175 West and the Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, this route stays within the Great Plains region of Texas. With a projected fuel cost of $27, it's an economical option for a single-day trip. The journey is focused on efficient highway travel, making it a straightforward drive for those looking to get from point A to point B without extensive detours. Consider this a practical option if you're looking for a direct path between these two Texas locations.
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
90.4 miles from Cross Roads, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 44m into the drive
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Fort Worth is a city in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. With a population of approximately 1,020,000, it is Texas' 5th largest city. It is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, which has a population exceeding 6 million. Sometimes referred to as Cowtown, it is by far closer to its cowboy roots than neighboring Dallas. This article also covers North Richland Hills, a neighboring community.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 24m. Total distance: 180.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this 180.8-mile journey, with 79% of the drive taking place on major roadways. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 68.5 miles along US Highway 175 West, offering a consistent driving pace. While the primary roads are highways, the overall profile suggests a drive that prioritizes efficiency over varied scenery. The route is designed for steady progress, allowing you to cover ground effectively. This isn't a winding country road adventure, but rather a direct path connecting two points.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 175 West is the longest continuous segment at about 68.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 175 West and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 75.9 miles in near US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 180.8 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 75.9 miles (US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 176.4 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 points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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75.9 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
134.8 mi into trip|~2h 32m 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
176.4 mi into trip|~3h 17m 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
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176.6 mi into trip|~3h 18m 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
180.4 mi into trip|~3h 22m 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 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
US Highway 69 South
18.9 mi
21m
US Highway 69 North
9.5 mi
10m
South Dickinson Drive
3.4 mi
3m
South Freeway
3.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 175 West
— 68.5 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cross Roads, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on FM 1911
173 ft·3 sec·FM 1911
2
Turn right onto US 69
9.6 mi·10 min·US Highway 69 South
3
Continue on US 69
1.5 mi·1 min·South Marcus Street
4
Continue on US 69
9.3 mi·10 min·US Highway 69 South
5
Continue on US 69
3.4 mi·3 min·South Dickinson Drive
6
Continue on US 69
9.5 mi·10 min·US Highway 69 North
7
Continue on US 69
3.3 mi·4 min·South Jackson Street
8
Turn left onto US 175
0.2 mi·19 sec·Alexander Boulevard
9
Continue on US 175
0.6 mi·56 sec·Frankston Highway
10
Continue on US 175
9.6 mi·10 min·US Highway 175 West
11
Turn slight right
3.8 mi·4 min
12
Merge onto US 175
1.9 mi·2 min·East Pine Street
13
Continue on US 175
21 mi·22 min·US Highway 175
14
Continue on US 175 Bus
2.5 mi·4 min·East Corsicana Street
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus
59 mi·1 hr 3 min·US Highway 175 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 20 West: Fort WorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 20
21 mi·22 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 20
20 mi·21 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 437Toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, DentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 35W North: DentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
22
Merge onto I 35W
3.2 mi·3 min·South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 49AToward Allen AvenueUse the slight right lane.
24
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi·18 sec·South Freeway
25
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft·12 sec·East Allen Avenue
26
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft·5 sec·South Freeway
27
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 24-minute duration, this drive is easily manageable as a single-day trip from Cross Roads to Fort Worth. You can plan to leave in the morning and arrive by midday, leaving plenty of time to settle in. With only one recommended stop implied by the data, you have flexibility to decide when and where to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the longest stretch of 68.5 miles on US Highway 175 West, to avoid any unexpected delays. The $27 fuel cost estimate suggests regular fill-ups will keep you on budget.
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 90.4 miles from Cross Roads, TX, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.5 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 40 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.4 miles or 1h 44m 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 47m
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 Cross Roads, 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 Cross Roads, TX
This is one driving day of about 180.8 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Cross Roads, 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 Highway 175 West for about 68.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.4 mi from Cross Roads, TX
· 1h 44m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.32 one way
$54.64 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$29.90
$59.81
premium
$4.54
$32.28
$64.56
diesel
$5.61
$39.92
$79.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.2
0
$18.98
$8.68
Efficient EV
45.2
0
$15.82
$7.23
EV Truck/SUV
72.3
0
$25.31
$11.57
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Cross Roads, TX
Evening
in Cross Roads on Friday
Local time
7:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Evening
in Fort Worth on Friday
Local time
7:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 10 to 15 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 7:31AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:25AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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
10 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
3h 24m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cross Roads, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 180.8 miles and takes about 3h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 175 West, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, US Highway 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 90.4 miles from Cross Roads, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.32 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 180.8 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 75.9 miles (US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 176.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Cross Roads, TX to Fort Worth, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
