Origin
Fort Worth, TX
Night in Fort Worth on Thursday
Local time
10:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Eagle Mountain, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Eagle Mountain, TX
Sebastián Kvašňák
Trip Overview
This short 19-mile drive from Fort Worth to Eagle Mountain, Texas, is easily manageable in about 30 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate primarily on I 35W TEXpress and local roads like South Saginaw Boulevard and West Bailey Boswell Road. With a highway share of 45%, expect a mixed driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this short journey is around $3. Since it's a quick trip within the Great Plains region of Texas, no overnight stays are necessary, offering plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The character of this 19-mile route is a blend of urban and suburban transit. Approximately 45% of the drive involves highway speeds, primarily on the I 35W TEXpress. Your longest uninterrupted stretch on the highway will be about 4.1 miles. As you transition from the interstate, you'll encounter surface streets like South Saginaw Boulevard and West Bailey Boswell Road, offering a different pace and feel to your journey. This mixed drive profile means you'll experience both faster travel and more typical local road navigation.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35W TEXpress is the longest continuous segment at about 4.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 19 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
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 0.4 miles (East Allen Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~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
7
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.
7
7.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 820
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 57A
Toward I 820
7
8.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 820 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 820 West
8
10.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward US 287 Business: Saginaw, Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward US 287 Business: Saginaw, Main Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W TEXpress | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| South Saginaw Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Bailey Boswell Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Jim Wright Freeway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Boat Club Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W TEXpress
— 4.1 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth, TX and Eagle Mountain, 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
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 35W TEXpress
Toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 35W; US 287
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 57A
Toward I 820
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 820 West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 820
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 13
Toward US 287 Business: Saginaw, Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 287 North: Saginaw, Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto US 287 Bus
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Main Street
19
Continue on US 287 Bus
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Saginaw Boulevard
20
Turn left onto West Bailey Boswell Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West Bailey Boswell Road
21
Turn right onto FM 1220
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Boat Club Road
22
Turn left onto Cape Royale Drive
248 ft
·
18 sec
·
Cape Royale Drive
23
Turn right onto Timber Oaks Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Timber Oaks Drive
24
Arrive at destination
Timber Oaks Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.87 one way
$5.74 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Eagle Mountain, TX
Night in Eagle Mountain on Thursday
Local time
10:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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
30m 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 Eagle Mountain, TX covers 19 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35W TEXpress, South Saginaw Boulevard, West Bailey Boswell Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.5 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 $2.87 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 is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 19 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Epps Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (East Allen Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fort Worth, TX to Eagle Mountain, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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