Origin
Fort Worth, TX
Night in Fort Worth on Thursday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Laguna Park, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
73.1 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
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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Laguna Park, TX
Emilio Sánchez Hernández
Trip Overview
This straightforward 73.1-mile journey from Fort Worth, TX to Laguna Park, TX takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes to complete. It's an ideal day trip, easily manageable within a single day without needing an overnight stay. The route is primarily highway-focused, making for efficient travel. You'll spend most of your time on the South Freeway, West Elm Street, and State Highway 22, with 81% of the drive on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $11 for this trip. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, so you won't be crossing major geographical boundaries.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 73.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 81% of the 73.1 miles utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter one long stretch of continuous highway, extending for 48.5 miles on the South Freeway, which suggests a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While the specific road types vary, the overall profile indicates a focus on efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. This route is designed for covering ground effectively.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 48.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Freeway and West Elm Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 48.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese 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.
8
48.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward US 77 North, Spur 579: Hillsboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 370
Toward US 77 North, Spur 579: Hillsboro
5
49.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 77 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 77 North
4
64.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
TX 22 / North Bosque Street
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 22 / North Bosque Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fort Worth, TX to Laguna Park, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Spur 579: Hillsboro along the way.
Spur 579: Hillsboro
48.8 mi in
|
~51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Freeway | 48.5 mi | 51m |
| West Elm Street | 11 mi | 12m |
| State Highway 22 | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Old Highway 77 North | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| North Bosque Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| County Road 1812 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Freeway
— 48.5 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth, TX and Laguna Park, 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
48 mi
·
51 min
·
South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 370
Toward US 77 North, Spur 579: Hillsboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
276 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US 77 North
6
Turn right onto Spur 579
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Highway 77 North
7
Turn right onto TX 22; TX 171
11 mi
·
12 min
·
West Elm Street
8
Continue on TX 22
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Jefferson Avenue
9
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 22
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bosque Street
10
Continue on TX 22
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 22
11
Turn right onto County Road 1812
418 ft
·
11 sec
·
County Road 1812
12
Arrive at destination
County Road 1812
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.5 mi from Fort Worth, TX · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.5 miles from Fort Worth, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Laguna Park, TX
The final approach into Laguna Park, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.05 one way
$22.09 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| premium | $4.54 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.68 | $3.51 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.23 | $4.68 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Laguna Park, TX
Night in Laguna Park on Thursday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Itasca, TX
37 mi in
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
4 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
1h 25m 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 Laguna Park, TX covers 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Freeway, West Elm Street, State Highway 22. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.5 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 $11.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 48.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Fort Worth, TX to Laguna Park, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Spur 579: Hillsboro along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Waco Mammoth National Monument.
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