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Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Garfield, TX

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 23m

Distance

196.5 mi

316 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 11m ★
6 AM
3h 23m
8 AM
3h 47m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 29m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 46m
8 PM
3h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city and county seat of Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Fort Worth, TX

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Downtown Garfield, TX, TX

Garfield, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Worth, TX to Garfield, TX covers 196.5 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Freeway, Purple Heart Trail, TX 130 Toll for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.3 miles on South Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.69 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

98.3 miles from Fort Worth, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 196.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 23m highway drive covering 196.5 miles, with most of the trip on South Freeway and Purple Heart Trail. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.3 miles on South Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 82.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Freeway and Purple Heart Trail. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 196.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (I 35W / South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.1 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward I 35W South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 35W South
5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 35W / South Freeway

Merge onto I 35W / South Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
127.1 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in | I 35

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
153.6 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in

Take the exit toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 265 Toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
8
191.3 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in

Take the exit toward TX 71: Austin, Houston, Barbara Jordan Terminal, Austin–Bergstrom International Airport

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 449 Toward TX 71: Austin, Houston, Barbara Jordan T...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Freeway 82.3 mi 1h 25m
Purple Heart Trail 37.9 mi 39m
TX 130 Toll 37 mi 35m
I 35 26.5 mi 26m
North Jack Kultgen Expressway 6.6 mi 7m
Texas State Highway 71 3.4 mi 3m
East State Highway 71 0.8 mi <1m
State Highway 130 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: South Freeway — 82.3 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth, TX and Garfield, TX.

1

Start on South Freeway

174 ft · 3 sec · South Freeway
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 35W South Use the straight / slight left lanes.
3

Merge onto I 35W

82 mi · 1 hr 25 min · South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Continue on I 35; US 77

6.6 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on I 35

38 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

26 mi · 26 min · I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 55 sec
Exit 265 Toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on TX 130 Toll

37 mi · 35 min · TX 130 Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 449 Toward TX 71: Austin, Houston, Barbara Jordan Terminal, Austin–Bergstrom International Airport Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn straight onto State Highway 130

0.6 mi · 1 min · State Highway 130
11

Turn left onto TX 71

412 ft · 7 sec · East State Highway 71
Use the left / straight lanes.
12

Take the ramp onto TX 71

0.7 mi · 48 sec · East State Highway 71
Toward TX 71 East: Houston
13

Continue on TX 71

3.4 mi · 3 min · Texas State Highway 71
14

Turn left

166 ft · 8 sec
Use the left lane.
15

At end of road, turn right onto Albert Brown Drive

217 ft · 9 sec · Albert Brown Drive
16

Arrive at destination

Albert Brown Drive

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 98.3 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.3 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 43 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 98.3 miles or 1h 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 2h 47m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fort Worth, TX

This is one driving day of about 196.5 miles and 3h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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.
The longest stretch is on South Freeway for about 82.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 98.3 mi from Fort Worth, TX · 1h 42m into the drive

city in Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hewitt, TX

98 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

Italy, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hewitt, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 98.3 miles from Fort Worth, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before South Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.3 miles.

Arriving in Garfield, TX

The final approach into Garfield, 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 Garfield, TX.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

Waco Mammoth National Monument

National Monument

Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 81.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.69 one way

$59.38 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $32.50 $65.00
premium $4.54 $35.08 $70.17
diesel $5.61 $43.38 $86.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 58.9 0 $20.63 $9.43
Efficient EV 49.1 0 $17.19 $7.86
EV Truck/SUV 78.6 0 $27.51 $12.58

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Fort Worth, TX

Afternoon in Fort Worth on Thursday

Local time

4:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Garfield, TX

Afternoon in Garfield on Thursday

Local time

4:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°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

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

3h 23m 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 Garfield, TX covers 196.5 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Freeway, Purple Heart Trail, TX 130 Toll. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.3 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 $29.69 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 196.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (I 35W / South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.1 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fort Worth, TX to Garfield, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Waco Mammoth National Monument.

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