Origin
Fort Worth, TX
Afternoon in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
1:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Alamo, TX
Drive Time
8h 50m
Distance
511.8 mi
824 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$78
one way
Photo: Mark Direen
Trip Overview
Traveling from Fort Worth to Alamo covers 511.8 miles through the heart of the Great Plains in Texas. You should budget approximately 8 hours and 50 minutes of pure drive time, though it is highly recommended to split this journey over 2 days to maintain comfort. You will primarily navigate via I-35W South, the South Freeway, and the North Jack Kultgen Expressway. Expect to spend roughly $76 in fuel for the trip. Given the significant distance, planning for at least 2 stops will help you stay fresh behind the wheel. This route stays within the Great Plains region for the duration of the drive, offering a consistent landscape as you head south.
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
255.9 miles from Fort Worth, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a long-distance drive that leans heavily on major interstate infrastructure. You will spend your time navigating through a series of high-capacity arteries, including the South Freeway and North Jack Kultgen Expressway, which facilitate steady progress across the state. Because this is a high-mileage trek, the road maintains a professional, utilitarian pace designed for efficiency rather than technical maneuvering. You will find that the character of the road remains relatively uniform as you transition between these key expressways. Prepare for a sustained highway experience that demands focus over the course of the nearly 9-hour journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 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?
At 8h 50m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 50m, 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 Alamo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Jack Kultgen Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 130 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Connally Loop | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 37 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
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 Alamo, TX.
1
Start on South Freeway
174 ft
·
4 sec
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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
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TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
8
Continue straight
86 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 West: San Antonio
10
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
11
Continue straight
9.4 mi
·
9 min
12
Keep slight left
12 mi
·
12 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Connally Loop
14
Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
6.7 mi
·
7 min
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Connally Loop
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 37 South: Corpus Christi
17
Merge slight left
60 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South
15 mi
·
19 min
·
US 281 South
19
Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
South Nueces Street
20
Keep slight left
9.5 mi
·
10 min
21
Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway
56 mi
·
58 min
·
Falfurrias Expressway
22
Keep slight left
18 mi
·
20 min
23
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
24
Continue straight
2.3 mi
·
2 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward FM 907: Alamo Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
FM 907: Alamo Road
26
Turn straight onto East Expressway 83
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Expressway 83
27
Turn right onto North Alamo Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Alamo Road
28
Turn left
49 ft
·
1 sec
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 511.8-mile trek, prioritize an early morning departure to avoid the heaviest traffic cycles on the major interstates. Since the drive takes nearly 9 hours, splitting the trip into two days is the best way to manage fatigue effectively. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $76 estimated cost can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency and local market prices. With 2 planned stops, try to time your breaks to coincide with refueling to keep your momentum steady. Above all, stay alert while transitioning between the North Jack Kultgen Expressway and the southern stretches of the route to ensure you stay on the most efficient path.
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 255.9 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 4h 25m into the drive.
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 113 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 255.9 miles or 4h 25m 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 255.9 miles or 4h 25m
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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alamo, 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.
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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 Worth, TX
Aim for roughly 256 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Alamo, TX
Aim for roughly 256 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 113 miles from Fort Worth, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 255.9 mi from Fort Worth, TX · 4h 25m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
169 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
338 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 San Antonio, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
256 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Austin, TX after about 256 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 113 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 255.9 miles from Fort Worth, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 256 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Alamo, TX
The final approach into Alamo, 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 Alamo, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Alamo, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$78.18 one way
$156.36 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
179 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $85.68 | $171.35 |
| premium | $4.59 | $92.51 | $185.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $113.70 | $227.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$78
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$208–$318
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 179.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $54 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 153.5 | 1 | $53.74 | $24.57 |
| Efficient EV | 128 | 1 | $44.78 | $20.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 204.7 | 2 | $71.65 | $32.76 |
Gas CO2
179 kg
EV CO2
60 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
Alamo, TX
Afternoon in Alamo on Sunday
Local time
1:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°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.
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
9 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
8h 50m 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 Worth, TX to Alamo, TX covers 511.8 miles and takes about 8h 50m 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.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 256 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 255.9 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 $78.18 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 50m, 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 Alamo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Worth, TX to Alamo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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