Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Floydada, TX

Drive Time

5h 48m

Distance

316.5 mi

509 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

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Fort Worth, TX

Talena Reese

Floydada, TX

Thomas balabaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Worth, TX to Floydada, TX covers 316.5 miles and takes about 5h 48m 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 $48.35 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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

158.3 miles from Fort Worth, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 48m drive with frequent turns across 316.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 27 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

This is a straightforward 5h 48m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Worth, TX to Floydada, 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 Floydada, TX.

Start on South Freeway

56 ft · 3 sec · South Freeway

Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue

476 ft · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue

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

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Epps Street

Continue on East Maddox Avenue

413 ft · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue

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

322 ft · 14 sec · South Freeway

Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

210 ft · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

Turn left onto South Freeway

0.5 mi · 57 sec · South Freeway

Take the ramp straight toward I 35W North

0.2 mi · 29 sec · I 35W North

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Freeway

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

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

Merge slight left

1.7 mi · 1 min

Continue straight

101 mi · 1 hr 47 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene

49 mi · 54 min · US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene

Take the exit slight right toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock

0.4 mi · 53 sec · US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock

Turn right onto US Highway 82

1.5 mi · 1 min · US Highway 82

Continue on North Main Street

0.6 mi · 45 sec · North Main Street

Turn right onto East California Street

1.6 mi · 1 min · East California Street

Continue on US Highway 82 West

93 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 82 West

Continue on West Highway 82

24 mi · 25 min · West Highway 82

Continue on East Main Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Continue on US Highway 82

7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82

Continue on 4th Street

0.7 mi · 50 sec · 4th Street

Turn right onto Avenue E

22 mi · 29 min · Avenue E

At the end of the road, turn left

0.4 mi · 35 sec

Turn right onto Pumpkin Capital Lane

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Pumpkin Capital Lane

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 158.3 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 2h 54m 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 158.3 miles or 2h 54m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Floydada, 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.

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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fort Worth, TX

This is one driving day of about 316.5 miles and 5h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fort Worth, TX.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 158.3 mi from Fort Worth, TX · 2h 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wichita Falls, TX

158 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wichita Falls, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 158.3 miles from Fort Worth, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Floydada, TX

The final approach into Floydada, 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 Floydada, 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

$48.35 one way

$96.69 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$52.98	$105.97
premium	$4.59	$57.21	$114.41
diesel	$5.64	$70.32	$140.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 110.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	95	1	$33.23	$15.19
Efficient EV	79.1	0	$27.69	$12.66
EV Truck/SUV	126.6	1	$44.31	$20.26

Gas CO2

111 kg

EV CO2

37 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

Afternoon in Fort Worth on Sunday

Local time

2:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Floydada, TX

Afternoon in Floydada on Sunday

Local time

2:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

84°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

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 48m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Floydada, TX covers 316.5 miles and takes about 5h 48m 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 158.3 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 $48.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 48m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

The route from Fort Worth, TX to Floydada, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.