Origin
Fort Worth, TX
Late night in Fort Worth on Saturday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Lake Kiowa, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
77.8 mi
125 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
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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Lake Kiowa, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Worth, TX to Lake Kiowa, TX covers 77.8 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35, North Freeway, I 35W TEXpress for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.4 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.9 miles from Fort Worth, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m 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 1h 41m. Total distance: 77.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 41m highway drive covering 77.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and North Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.4 miles on I 35.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and North Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Epps Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.8 miles you will encounter 24 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 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Epps Street
At end of road, turn right onto Epps Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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South Freeway
At end of road, turn right onto South Freeway
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East Allen Avenue
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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South Freeway
Turn left onto South Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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I 35W TEXpress
Take the exit onto I 35W TEXpress toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress Nort...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fort Worth, TX to Lake Kiowa, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 1306 along the way.
Fm 1306
62.3 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 26.4 mi | 26m |
| North Freeway | 17.8 mi | 19m |
| I 35W TEXpress | 16.3 mi | 16m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 902 | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| South Interstate 35 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Kiowa Drive West | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| South Grand Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 26.4 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth, TX and Lake Kiowa, TX.
1
Start on South Freeway
54 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Freeway
2
Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
475 ft
·
23 sec
·
Elmwood Avenue
3
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
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Take the ramp onto US 287 Bus
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 287 Bus
Toward I 35W North
9
Merge onto I 35W; US 287 Bus
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto I 35W TEXpress
16 mi
·
16 min
·
I 35W TEXpress
Toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 35W
18 mi
·
19 min
·
North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 35E; US 77
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 35E; US 77
13
Continue on I 35; US 77
25 mi
·
25 min
·
I 35; US 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward FM 1306
15
Turn slight left onto South Interstate 35
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Interstate 35
16
Continue on I 35
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35
17
Turn right onto FM 51
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West California Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto FM 372
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grand Avenue
19
Turn left onto FM 372
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Anthony Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto FM 372
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Burns City Road
21
Continue on FM 372
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 372
22
Turn left onto FM 902
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 902
23
Turn sharp left onto County Road 219
267 ft
·
13 sec
·
County Road 219
24
Turn right onto County Road 224
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 224
25
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
48 sec
26
Turn left onto Kiowa Drive West
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Kiowa Drive West
27
Turn left onto San Chez Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
San Chez Drive
28
Turn left onto Navajo Trail
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Navajo Trail
29
Turn left onto Kiowa Drive West
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Kiowa Drive West
30
At end of road, turn right onto Kiowa Drive North
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Kiowa Drive North
31
Turn right onto Blackfoot Trail
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Blackfoot Trail
32
Arrive at destination
Blackfoot Trail
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.9 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.4 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 17 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.9 miles or 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake Kiowa, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fort Worth, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fort Worth, TX
This is one driving day of about 77.8 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Fort Worth, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 26.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.9 mi from Fort Worth, TX · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.9 miles from Fort Worth, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lake Kiowa, TX
The final approach into Lake Kiowa, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.76 one way
$23.51 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
| premium | $4.54 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.18 | $34.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.17 | $3.73 |
| Efficient EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.81 | $3.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.89 | $4.98 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Lake Kiowa, TX
Late night in Lake Kiowa on Saturday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Sanger, TX
39 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
16 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
1h 41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Lake Kiowa, TX covers 77.8 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, North Freeway, I 35W TEXpress. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.9 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 $11.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.8 miles you will encounter 24 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.
On the drive from Fort Worth, TX to Lake Kiowa, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 1306 along the way.
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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