The drive from Fort Worth, TX to Fort Stockton, TX covers 418.1 miles and takes about 7h 18m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, East 3rd Street, TX 349 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 284.4 miles on I 20.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $63.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
209.1 miles from Fort Worth, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 37m 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 7h 18m. Total distance: 418.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 18m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 7h 18m highway drive covering 418.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and East 3rd Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 284.4 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 24 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 284.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and East 3rd Street. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Epps Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 418.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (Epps Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (South Freeway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (East Allen Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Epps Street
At end of road, turn right onto Epps Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|South Freeway
At end of road, turn right onto South Freeway
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|East Allen Avenue
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|South Freeway
Turn left onto South Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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415.7 mi into trip|~7h 14m in|US 385
Take the exit onto US 385 toward I 10 Business Loop West, US 385 South: Fort Stockton, Marathon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 261
Toward I 10 Business Loop West, US 385 South: F...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fort Worth, TX and Fort Stockton, TX, road signs point toward Sh 349 Business, Sh 349: Lamesa and Rankin.
Sh 349 Business
300.9 mi in|~5h 10m
Sh 349: Lamesa
300.9 mi in|~5h 10m
Rankin
300.9 mi in|~5h 10m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
284.4 mi
4h 47m
East 3rd Street
44.1 mi
48m
TX 349
42.1 mi
43m
Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
17.7 mi
20m
West Freeway
12.9 mi
14m
South State Highway 349
10.2 mi
10m
East Rosedale Street
1.9 mi
3m
East Dickinson Boulevard
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 284.4 mi, about 4h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth, TX and Fort Stockton, TX.
1
Start on South Freeway
54 ft·2 sec·South Freeway
2
Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
475 ft·23 sec·Elmwood Avenue
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At end of road, turn right onto Epps Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Epps Street
4
Continue on East Maddox Avenue
412 ft·20 sec·East Maddox Avenue
5
At end of road, turn right onto South Freeway
321 ft·13 sec·South Freeway
6
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft·13 sec·East Allen Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn left onto South Freeway
0.4 mi·46 sec·South Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn left onto East Rosedale Street
1.9 mi·3 min·East Rosedale Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 30 WestUse the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 30; US 377
13 mi·14 min·West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 20
284 mi·4 hr 47 min·I 20
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward SH 349 Business, SH 349: Lamesa, Rankin
13
Turn left onto East Interstate 20
349 ft·9 sec·East Interstate 20
14
Turn left onto TX 349 Bus
0.5 mi·44 sec·Rankin Highway
15
Continue on TX 349
10 mi·10 min·South State Highway 349
16
Continue on TX 349
42 mi·43 min·TX 349
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto US 67; TX 349
18 mi·20 min·Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
18
Continue on US 67
44 mi·48 min·East 3rd Street
19
Take the exit onto US 385
0.4 mi·56 sec·US 385
Exit 261Toward I 10 Business Loop West, US 385 South: Fort Stockton, Marathon
20
Turn left onto I 10 Bus; US 385
0.8 mi·57 sec·East US Highway 290
21
Continue on I 10 Bus; US 385
1.1 mi·1 min·East Dickinson Boulevard
22
Turn right onto FM 1053
246 ft·10 sec·North Main Street
23
Turn left onto West 10th Street
55 ft·1 sec·West 10th Street
24
Arrive at destination
West 10th Street
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 209.1 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 3h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 284.4 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 92 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 209.1 miles or 3h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Stockton, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fort Worth, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fort Worth, TX
This is one driving day of about 418.1 miles and 7h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 miles from Fort Worth, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 284.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 209.1 mi from Fort Worth, TX
· 3h 37m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$63.18 one way
$126.35 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg146 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$69.15
$138.30
premium
$4.54
$74.65
$149.30
diesel
$5.61
$92.31
$184.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 146.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
125.4
1
$43.90
$20.07
Efficient EV
104.5
1
$36.58
$16.72
EV Truck/SUV
167.2
2
$58.53
$26.76
Gas CO2
146 kg
EV CO2
49 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Fort Worth, TX
Night
in Fort Worth on Friday
Local time
9:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fort Stockton, TX
Night
in Fort Stockton on Friday
Local time
9:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Sweetwater, TX
209 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 18m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fort Worth, TX to Fort Stockton, TX covers 418.1 miles and takes about 7h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, East 3rd Street, TX 349. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 209.1 miles from Fort Worth, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $63.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
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.
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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 418.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (Epps Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (South Freeway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (East Allen Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Fort Worth, TX and Fort Stockton, TX, road signs point toward Sh 349 Business, Sh 349: Lamesa and Rankin.
