Origin
Fort Worth, TX
Late night in Fort Worth on Saturday
Local time
3:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Kingsville, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 11m
Distance
397.6 mi
640 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 1m
★
6 AM
7h 12m
8 AM
7h 33m
10 AM
7h 19m
12 PM
7h 17m
3 PM
7h 20m
5 PM
7h 32m
8 PM
7h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Worth, TX
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Kingsville, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Worth, TX to Kingsville, TX covers 397.6 miles and takes about 7h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35W South, South Freeway, North Jack Kultgen Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.08 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
198.8 miles from Fort Worth, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 35m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Fort Worth, TX
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 11m. Total distance: 397.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 11m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 11m drive with frequent turns across 397.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35W South 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 11m, 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 Kingsville, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W South | — | — |
| South Freeway | — | — |
| North Jack Kultgen Expressway | — | — |
| Purple Heart Trail | — | — |
| TX 130 | — | — |
| US 183 South | — | — |
| Highway 183 | — | — |
| North Colorado Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 35W South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth, TX and Kingsville, TX.
1
Start on South Freeway
174 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Freeway
2
Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 35W South
3
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
82 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
South Freeway
4
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
5
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
6
Keep slight left
26 mi
·
26 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
8
Continue straight
59 mi
·
54 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 183 South: Lockhart
10
Continue on United States Highway 183
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
United States Highway 183
11
Continue on North Colorado Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
North Colorado Street
12
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
13
Continue on North Magnolia Avenue
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Magnolia Avenue
14
Continue straight
51 mi
·
56 min
15
Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 792
16
Continue on East Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
17
Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sunset Strip Drive
18
Continue on South US Highway 181
40 mi
·
45 min
·
South US Highway 181
19
Continue on North 8th Street
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
North 8th Street
20
Continue on US Highway 181 South
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US Highway 181 South
21
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
22
Keep slight right to continue on US Route 181
213 ft
·
6 sec
·
US Route 181
23
Turn straight onto US Highway 181
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 181
24
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
25
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
13 min
26
Take the exit straight toward I 37, US 77, I 69E
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 37, US 77, I 69E
27
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
28
Merge slight right
2.5 mi
·
2 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
30
Take the exit slight right toward TX 141
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
TX 141
31
Turn straight onto South US Highway 77 Bypass
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South US Highway 77 Bypass
32
Turn right onto East King Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East King Avenue
33
Turn right onto South 14th Street
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
South 14th Street
34
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 198.8 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 3h 35m 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 198.8 miles or 3h 35m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingsville, 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.
+
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 397.6 miles and 7h 11m.
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 198.8 mi from Fort Worth, TX · 3h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
199 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 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 198.8 miles from Fort Worth, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kingsville, TX
The final approach into Kingsville, 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 Kingsville, 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
$60.08 one way
$120.16 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
139 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $65.76 | $131.52 |
| premium | $4.54 | $70.99 | $141.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $87.79 | $175.57 |
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: 139.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 119.3 | 1 | $41.75 | $19.08 |
| Efficient EV | 99.4 | 1 | $34.79 | $15.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 159 | 1 | $55.66 | $25.45 |
Gas CO2
139 kg
EV CO2
47 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.
Destination
Kingsville, TX
Late night in Kingsville on Saturday
Local time
3:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
San Marcos, TX
199 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
8 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 11m 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 Kingsville, TX covers 397.6 miles and takes about 7h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35W South, South Freeway, North Jack Kultgen Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 198.8 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 $60.08 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 11m, 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 Kingsville, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Worth, TX to Kingsville, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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