Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Gruver, TX

Drive Time

7h 31m

Distance

394.8 mi

635 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$60

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
7h 21m ★
6 AM
7h 31m
8 AM
7h 51m
10 AM
7h 38m
12 PM
7h 36m
3 PM
7h 39m
5 PM
7h 50m
8 PM
7h 25m

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

Downtown Fort Worth, TX, TX

Fort Worth, TX

Talena Reese

Downtown Gruver, TX, TX

Gruver, TX

Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE

Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Worth, TX to Gruver, TX covers 394.8 miles and takes about 7h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Elmwood Avenue, Epps Street, East Maddox Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.31 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

197.4 miles from Fort Worth, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 31m drive with frequent turns across 394.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Elmwood Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 31m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Worth, TX to Gruver, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Elmwood Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Epps Street Unavailable Refreshing
East Maddox Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
South Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
East Allen Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
I 35W North Unavailable Refreshing
I 35W Unavailable Refreshing
US 81 North Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Elmwood Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Freeway

56 ft · 3 sec · South Freeway
2

Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue

476 ft · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Epps Street
4

Continue on East Maddox Avenue

413 ft · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue
5

At the end of the road, turn right onto South Freeway

322 ft · 14 sec · South Freeway
6

Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

210 ft · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
7

Turn left onto South Freeway

0.5 mi · 57 sec · South Freeway
8

Take the ramp straight toward I 35W North

0.2 mi · 29 sec · I 35W North
9

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Freeway
10

Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North

8.9 mi · 8 min · I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
11

Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
12

Merge slight left

1.7 mi · 1 min
13

Continue straight

102 mi · 1 hr 47 min
14

Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

0.8 mi · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
15

Continue on Central Freeway

2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
16

Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

5.3 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway
17

Continue on US Highway 287 East

40 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East
18

Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
19

Continue on US Highway 287 West

26 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West
20

Continue on East 11th Street

29 mi · 32 min · East 11th Street
21

Continue on Avenue F Northeast

2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast
22

Continue on US Highway 287

14 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287
23

Continue on Burnett Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Burnett Street
24

Continue on US Highway 287

14 mi · 13 min · US Highway 287
25

Turn straight onto Boykin Drive

26 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive
26

Continue on East 2nd Street

1.6 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street
27

Continue on US Highway 287

28 mi · 28 min · US Highway 287
28

Continue on East 1st Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street
29

Turn right onto North Hurley Avenue

0.5 mi · 46 sec · North Hurley Avenue
30

Continue on State Highway 207

6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 207
31

Turn left onto Original U.S. Route 66

1.0 mi · 1 min · Original U.S. Route 66
32

Turn straight onto State Highway 207

9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 207
33

Continue on Franklin Avenue

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Franklin Avenue
34

Turn left onto Elsie Avenue

24 mi · 36 min · Elsie Avenue
35

Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Circle Drive

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Circle Drive
36

Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

9.5 mi · 10 min · North Main Street
37

Turn straight

7.0 mi · 10 min
38

Turn slight left

26 mi · 34 min
39

Turn right onto East 4th Street

46 ft · 1 sec · East 4th Street
40

Arrive at your destination

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 197.4 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 3h 45m into the drive.

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 87 miles or 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 197.4 miles or 3h 45m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gruver, 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 394.8 miles and 7h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 197.4 mi from Fort Worth, TX · 3h 45m into the drive

Downtown Childress, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Childress, TX

197 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

Denton, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Childress, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 197.4 miles from Fort Worth, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Gruver, TX

The final approach into Gruver, 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 Gruver, 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

$60.31 one way

$120.62 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 138 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $66.09 $132.18
premium $4.59 $71.36 $142.72
diesel $5.64 $87.71 $175.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$60

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$85–$110

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 138.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 118.4 1 $41.45 $18.95
Efficient EV 98.7 1 $34.55 $15.79
EV Truck/SUV 157.9 1 $55.27 $25.27

Gas CO2

138 kg

EV CO2

46 kg (67% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Fort Worth, TX

Evening in Fort Worth on Sunday

Local time

5:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gruver, TX

Evening in Gruver on Sunday

Local time

5:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°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

36 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 31m 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 Gruver, TX covers 394.8 miles and takes about 7h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Elmwood Avenue, Epps Street, East Maddox Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 197.4 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 $60.31 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 31m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Worth, TX to Gruver, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Worth, TX to Gruver, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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