Origin
Fort Worth, TX
Afternoon in Fort Worth on Monday
Local time
3:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Junction, TX
Drive Time
5h 6m
Distance
242.7 mi
391 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 53m
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6 AM
5h 6m
8 AM
5h 33m
10 AM
5h 16m
12 PM
5h 13m
3 PM
5h 17m
5 PM
5h 32m
8 PM
4h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Worth, TX
Talena Reese
Junction, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Worth, TX to Junction, TX covers 242.7 miles and takes about 5h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35W South, South Freeway, I 20 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.07 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
121.3 miles from Fort Worth, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 6m drive with frequent turns across 242.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 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?
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 6m 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 Junction, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 377 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 377 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Loop 820 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Benbrook Boulevard | 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 Junction, TX.
1
Start on South Freeway
174 ft
·
4 sec
·
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
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Freeway
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Abilene
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20 West: Abilene
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Abilene
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 20 West: Abilene
6
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
7
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Granbury
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 377: Granbury
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 377 North
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 377 North
10
Turn straight onto Southwest Loop 820
371 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Loop 820
11
Turn left onto Benbrook Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Benbrook Boulevard
12
Continue on US Highway 377 South
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 377 South
13
Continue on Cresson Bypass
42 mi
·
50 min
·
Cresson Bypass
14
Continue on East South Loop
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East South Loop
15
Continue on West Washington Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
16
Continue on South US Highway 377
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
South US Highway 377
17
Continue on Dublin Bypass
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Dublin Bypass
18
Continue on Southwest US Highway 377
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest US Highway 377
19
Continue on US Highway 67
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US Highway 67
20
Continue on East Central Avenue
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Central Avenue
21
Continue on US Highway 67
19 mi
·
21 min
·
US Highway 67
22
Continue on Early Boulevard
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Early Boulevard
23
Continue on East Commerce Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Commerce Street
24
Turn left onto Main Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
25
Continue on US Highway 377 South
44 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US Highway 377 South
26
Continue on Bridge Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
27
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
28
Turn right onto Blackburn Street
358 ft
·
10 sec
·
Blackburn Street
29
Turn right onto East Commerce Street
276 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Commerce Street
30
Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
31
Turn right onto Menard Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Menard Highway
32
Continue on United States Highway 190
19 mi
·
27 min
·
United States Highway 190
33
Continue on East US Highway 190
11 mi
·
11 min
·
East US Highway 190
34
At the end of the road, turn left
30 mi
·
32 min
35
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
4 min
36
Turn left onto North 11th Street
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
North 11th Street
37
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 121.3 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 2h 33m 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.3 miles or 2h 33m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Junction, 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 242.7 miles and 5h 6m.
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 121.3 mi from Fort Worth, TX · 2h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 121.3 miles from Fort Worth, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Junction, TX
The final approach into Junction, 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 Junction, 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
$37.07 one way
$74.15 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $40.63 | $81.26 |
| premium | $4.59 | $43.87 | $87.74 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $53.92 | $107.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.8 | 0 | $25.48 | $11.65 |
| Efficient EV | 60.7 | 0 | $21.24 | $9.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.1 | 1 | $33.98 | $15.53 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 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.
Destination
Junction, TX
Afternoon in Junction on Monday
Local time
3:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
28 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
5h 6m 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 Junction, TX covers 242.7 miles and takes about 5h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35W South, South Freeway, I 20 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 121.3 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 $37.07 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 6m 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 Junction, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Worth, TX to Junction, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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