Origin
Fort Worth, TX
Evening in Fort Worth on Thursday
Local time
6:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Kingsland, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 44m
Distance
183.8 mi
296 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 32m
★
6 AM
3h 45m
8 AM
4h 10m
10 AM
3h 54m
12 PM
3h 51m
3 PM
3h 55m
5 PM
4h 9m
8 PM
3h 37m
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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Kingsland, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Worth, TX to Kingsland, TX covers 183.8 miles and takes about 3h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South US Highway 281, US 67, North US Highway 281 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.1 miles on South US Highway 281. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.77 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
91.9 miles from Fort Worth, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 44m. Total distance: 183.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 44m highway drive covering 183.8 miles, with most of the trip on South US Highway 281 and US 67. The longest continuous stretch is about 66.1 miles on South US Highway 281.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South US Highway 281 is the longest continuous segment at about 66.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South US Highway 281 and US 67. You will hit about 13 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 183.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~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
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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.
8
11.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward TX 174 South: Cleburne, Wilshire Boulevard
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 37
Toward TX 174 South: Cleburne, Wilshire Bouleva...
6
77 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
|
US 281 / North Walnut Street
Turn left onto US 281 / North Walnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
170 mi into trip
|
~3h 25m in
|
PR 4 / Park Road 4 West
Turn right onto PR 4 / Park Road 4 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South US Highway 281 | 66.1 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 67 | 37.7 mi | 42m |
| North US Highway 281 | 19 mi | 20m |
| TX 220 | 13.6 mi | 19m |
| South Freeway | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| Park Road 4 West | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| Southwest Wilshire Boulevard | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| RM 2342 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
South US Highway 281
— 66.1 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth, TX and Kingsland, 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
11 mi
·
12 min
·
South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 37
Toward TX 174 South: Cleburne, Wilshire Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
5
Continue on Northeast Wilshire Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Wilshire Boulevard
6
Continue on TX 174
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
7
Continue on TX 174
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Broadway Street
8
Continue on TX 174
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
9
Turn right onto West Katherine P Raines Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Katherine P Raines Drive
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 67 South
11
Merge onto US 67
38 mi
·
42 min
·
US 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn slight left onto TX 220
14 mi
·
19 min
·
TX 220
13
Turn right onto TX 6
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
East 2nd Street
14
Continue on TX 6
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West 2nd Street
15
Turn left onto US 281
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Walnut Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn straight onto US 281
19 mi
·
20 min
·
North US Highway 281
17
Continue on US 281
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Rice Street
18
Continue on US 281
43 mi
·
49 min
·
South US Highway 281
19
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Key Avenue
20
Turn right onto US 281 Bus
20 mi
·
21 min
·
South US Highway 281
21
Continue on US 281
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
North Water Street
22
Continue on US 281
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South US Highway 281
23
Turn right onto PR 4
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Park Road 4 West
Use the right lane.
24
Turn sharp left onto RM 2342
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
RM 2342
25
At end of road, turn right onto RM 1431
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
RM 1431
26
Turn left onto CR 320
9 ft
·
0 sec
·
Euel Moore Drive
27
Arrive at destination
CR 320
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 91.9 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.1 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 40 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.9 miles or 1h 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 3h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingsland, 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 183.8 miles and 3h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 US Highway 281 for about 66.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.9 mi from Fort Worth, TX · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.9 miles from Fort Worth, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before South US Highway 281 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.1 miles.
Arriving in Kingsland, TX
The final approach into Kingsland, 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 Kingsland, 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
$27.77 one way
$55.55 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $30.40 | $60.80 |
| premium | $4.54 | $32.82 | $65.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.58 | $81.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.1 | 0 | $19.30 | $8.82 |
| Efficient EV | 46 | 0 | $16.08 | $7.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.5 | 0 | $25.73 | $11.76 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Kingsland, TX
Evening in Kingsland on Thursday
Local time
6:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
9 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 44m 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 Kingsland, TX covers 183.8 miles and takes about 3h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South US Highway 281, US 67, North US Highway 281. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.9 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 $27.77 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 183.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Fort Worth, TX to Kingsland, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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