Trip from Fort Davis, TX to Fort Worth, TX

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 20, TX 17, FM 2903. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Q: Should I split this drive into multiple days?

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 238 miles on day one.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 238.2 miles from Fort Davis, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $72.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Drive Time

8h 28m

Distance

476.5 mi

767 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$73

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

8h 21m ★

6 AM

8h 29m

8 AM

8h 44m

10 AM

8h 34m

12 PM

8h 32m

3 PM

8h 35m

5 PM

8h 43m

8 PM

8h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Davis, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 476.5 miles and takes about 8h 28m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 20, TX 17, FM 2903 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 398.3 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $72.79 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

238.2 miles from Fort Davis, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 8h 28m highway drive covering 476.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and TX 17. The longest continuous stretch is about 398.3 miles on I 20.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 398.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and TX 17. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 61.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 476.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 61.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.2 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 459.5 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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61.1 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in

Take the ramp toward I 20 East: Odessa, Midland

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 20 East: Odessa, Midland

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61.2 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | I 20

Merge onto I 20

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

459.5 mi into trip | ~8h 7m in | I 30 / West Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth

8

474.8 mi into trip | ~8h 25m in | US 377

Take the exit onto US 377 toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15A Toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377...

8

475.6 mi into trip | ~8h 26m in | US 287 Bus

Take the exit onto US 287 Bus toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 49B Toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Fort Davis, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Midland along the way.

Midland

61.1 mi in | ~1h 29m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 20	398.3 mi	6h 38m
TX 17	35.4 mi	44m
FM 2903	22.1 mi	38m
West Freeway	15.2 mi	17m
Fort Worth Street	2 mi	3m
State Street	1.3 mi	1m
US 287 Bus	0.5 mi	1m
South Freeway	0.5 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 20 — 398.3 mi, about 6h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Davis, TX and Fort Worth, TX.

1

Start on TX 17; TX 118

1.3 mi · 1 min · State Street

2

Turn right onto TX 17

31 mi · 37 min · TX 17

3

At end of road, turn right onto TX 17

4.5 mi · 6 min · TX 17

4

Turn left onto I 10 Business

2.0 mi · 3 min · Fort Worth Street

5

Continue on FM 2903

22 mi · 38 min · FM 2903

6

Turn right

0.2 mi · 28 sec

7

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward I 20 East: Odessa, Midland

8

Merge onto I 20

398 mi · 6 hr 38 min · I 20

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30

15 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Take the exit onto US 377

0.2 mi · 12 sec · US 377

Exit 15A Toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton Use the slight right lane.

11

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 35W South: Waco

12

Merge onto I 35W; US 287 Bus

0.1 mi · 6 sec · South Freeway

13

Take the exit onto US 287 Bus

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 287 Bus

Exit 49B Toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue Use the slight right lane.

14

Continue on South Freeway

0.4 mi · 46 sec · South Freeway

Use the left / straight lanes.

15

Arrive at destination

South Freeway

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 238.2 miles from Fort Davis, TX, or about 4h 26m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 398.3 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 105 miles or 2h 13m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 238.2 miles or 4h 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 238.2 miles or 4h 26m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 24m

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 Fort Davis, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fort Davis, TX

Aim for roughly 238 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Fort Worth, TX

Aim for roughly 238 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 105 miles from Fort Davis, TX.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 398.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 238.2 mi from Fort Davis, TX · 4h 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Big Spring, TX

238 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Big Spring, TX

Popular next leg

Big Spring, TX to Fort Worth, TX

259.9 mi · 4h 27m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Big Spring, TX

238 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 238 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Kermit, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 105 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sweetwater, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 238.2 miles from Fort Davis, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 398.3 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 238 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Fort Worth, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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

$72.79 one way

$145.58 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 167 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$79.77	$159.53
premium	$4.59	$86.13	$172.25
diesel	$5.64	$105.86	$211.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$73

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$203–$313

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 166.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	143	1	$50.03	$22.87
Efficient EV	119.1	1	$41.69	$19.06
EV Truck/SUV	190.6	2	$66.71	$30.50

Gas CO2

167 kg

EV CO2

56 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Fort Davis, TX

Morning in Fort Davis on Monday

Local time

11:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Worth, TX

Morning in Fort Worth on Monday

Local time

11:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 10 to 15 mph 9% chance 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

6 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

8h 28m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fort Davis, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 476.5 miles and takes about 8h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.