Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Homestead Meadows North, TX

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

10h 13m

Distance

605.4 mi

974 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$91

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

10h 4m ★

6 AM

10h 14m

8 AM

10h 32m

10 AM

10h 20m

12 PM

10h 18m

3 PM

10h 21m

5 PM

10h 31m

8 PM

10h 8m

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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Homestead Meadows North, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Worth, TX to Homestead Meadows North, TX covers 605.4 miles and takes about 10h 13m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 20, I 10, West Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 421 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $91.48 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

302.7 miles from Fort Worth, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 605.4 miles and 10h 13m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 20 and I 10.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 421 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 10. 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 is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 605.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Epps Street

At end of road, turn right onto Epps Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

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.

589.2 mi into trip | ~9h 47m in

Take the exit toward Loop 375

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 34 Toward Loop 375

589.7 mi into trip | ~9h 48m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Loop 375 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Loop 375 North

597 mi into trip | ~9h 58m in

Take the exit toward US 62, US 180: Montana Avenue

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 35 Toward US 62, US 180: Montana Avenue

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 20	421 mi	7h
I 10	151.7 mi	2h 24m
West Freeway	12.9 mi	14m
Loop 375	6.2 mi	7m
Montana Avenue	5.4 mi	7m
Krag Street	2.1 mi	5m
East Rosedale Street	1.9 mi	3m
South Freeway	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 20 — 421 mi, about 7h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth, TX and Homestead Meadows North, TX.

Start on South Freeway

54 ft · 2 sec · South Freeway

Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue

475 ft · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Epps Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Epps Street

Continue on East Maddox Avenue

412 ft · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto South Freeway

321 ft · 13 sec · South Freeway

Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

210 ft · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto South Freeway

0.4 mi · 46 sec · South Freeway

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto East Rosedale Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · East Rosedale Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 30 West Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 30; US 377

13 mi · 14 min · West Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 20

421 mi · 7 hr · I 20

Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 10

152 mi · 2 hr 24 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 34 Toward Loop 375 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min

Toward Loop 375 North Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto Loop 375

6.2 mi · 7 min · Loop 375

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 35 Toward US 62, US 180: Montana Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Joe Battle Boulevard

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Joe Battle Boulevard

Turn right onto US 62; US 180

5.4 mi · 7 min · Montana Avenue

Turn left onto Krag Street

2.1 mi · 5 min · Krag Street

Turn right onto Eichelberger Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Eichelberger Avenue

Turn left onto Kreuger Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Kreuger Street

Arrive at destination

Kreuger Street

Trip Plan

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 302.7 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 5h 8m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 421 miles.

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 133 miles or 2h 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 302.7 miles or 5h 8m 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 302.7 miles or 5h 8m

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 9h 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Homestead Meadows North, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 303 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Homestead Meadows North, TX

Aim for roughly 303 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 133 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.

The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 421 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 302.7 mi from Fort Worth, TX · 5h 8m into the drive

city in and county seat of Nolan County, Texas, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Sweetwater, TX

200 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.

city in and county seat of Reeves County, Texas, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Pecos, TX

400 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 Pecos, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Big Spring, TX

303 mi · about 5.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 303 miles or 5.1 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Wichita Falls, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 133 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Midland, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 302.7 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 I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 421 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 303 miles or 5.1 hours on the road.

Arriving in Homestead Meadows North, TX

The final approach into Homestead Meadows North, 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 Homestead Meadows North, TX.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Homestead Meadows North, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Chuck E. Cheese

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately mile 302.7

Midland, Texas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14326972322

Visit website

Permian Basin Petroleum Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 302.7

Midland, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14326834403

Visit website

Dennis the Menace Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 302.7

Midland, Texas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14326857356

Visit website

Museum of the Southwest

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 302.7

Midland, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14326832882

Visit website

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18179665509

Visit website

Blakemore Planetarium

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 302.7

Midland, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14322379106

Visit website

Liberty City Rage Room

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 302.7

Midland, Texas

Hours: Closed

+14324005911

Visit website

Centennial Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 302.7

Midland, Texas

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+14326878200

Visit website

Midland County History Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 302.7

Midland, Texas

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+14326888947

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chamizal National Memorial

National Memorial

Chamizal is more than just an urban park to recreate or enjoy a quiet afternoon. These grounds are a reminder of the harmonious settlement of a 100-year boundary dispute between the United States and...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free near mile 584.5

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$91.48 one way

$182.95 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 212 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$100.13	$200.26
premium	$4.54	$108.09	$216.18
diesel	$5.61	$133.66	$267.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$91

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$221–$331

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 211.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $64 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	181.6	2	$63.57	$29.06
Efficient EV	151.4	1	$52.97	$24.22
EV Truck/SUV	242.2	3	$84.76	$38.75

Gas CO2

212 kg

EV CO2

71 kg (67% less)

Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Night in Fort Worth on Thursday

Local time

9:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Homestead Meadows North, TX

Evening in Homestead Meadows North on Thursday

Local time

8:22 PM

MDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

59°F

Sweetwater, TX

200 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.

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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

9 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

10h 13m 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 Homestead Meadows North, TX covers 605.4 miles and takes about 10h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 20, I 10, West Freeway. 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 303 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 302.7 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 $91.48 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 from Fort Worth, TX to Homestead Meadows North, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Chamizal National Memorial.

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Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Homestead Meadows North, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Homestead Meadows North, TX

Nearby Places

Chuck E. Cheese

Permian Basin Petroleum Museum

Dennis the Menace Park

Museum of the Southwest

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

Blakemore Planetarium

Liberty City Rage Room

Centennial Park

Midland County History Museum

National Parks Near This Route

Chamizal National Memorial

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Homestead Meadows North, TX

1 hour earlier

9 degrees warmer at arrival

10h 13m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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