Trip from Fort Worth, TX to North Alamo, TX

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Drive Time

8h 50m

Distance

508 mi

818 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$77

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

8h 42m ★

6 AM

8h 50m

8 AM

9h 6m

10 AM

8h 56m

12 PM

8h 54m

3 PM

8h 57m

5 PM

9h 6m

8 PM

8h 46m

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

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Trip Overview

Planning a trip from Fort Worth, TX, to North Alamo, TX? This journey covers 508 miles and will take approximately 8 hours and 50 minutes, making it a substantial drive best split over two days. You'll primarily be on TX 130 Toll and the South Freeway, with a highway share of 76% indicating a good portion of faster-paced driving. With an estimated fuel cost of $77 and two recommended stops, this long-distance drive through the Great Plains region of Texas is manageable. Consider breaking it up to enjoy the drive more comfortably rather than attempting it all in one go.

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

254 miles from Fort Worth, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 14m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This route is predominantly a highway experience, with 76% of the drive utilizing major roadways. Expect stretches like the 86.1-mile segment on TX 130 Toll, which offers a consistent pace for covering ground. While much of the drive will be on freeways, the inclusion of South Nueces Street suggests some transitions to more localized roads as you approach your destination. The overall character is one of efficient travel, designed for covering distance across the Texas landscape rather than for winding scenic exploration.

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

There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

TX 130 Toll is the longest continuous segment at about 86.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 130 Toll and South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 153.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 508 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 153.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 240.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 281.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

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

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

240.4 mi into trip | ~3h 59m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: San Antonio

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 10 West: San Antonio

281.6 mi into trip | ~4h 43m in

Take the exit toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi

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 41 Toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus...

281.8 mi into trip | ~4h 43m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 37 South: Corpus Christi

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 37 South: Corpus Christi

501.5 mi into trip | ~8h 37m in

Take the exit toward Canton Road, Veterans 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 4 Toward Canton Road, Veterans Boulevard

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 North Alamo, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Corpus Christi along the way.

Corpus Christi

281.6 mi in | ~4h 43m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
TX 130 Toll	86.1 mi	1h 19m
South Freeway	82.3 mi	1h 25m
South Nueces Street	66.2 mi	1h 10m
I 37	60.5 mi	1h 1m
Falfurrias Expressway	55.8 mi	58m
Purple Heart Trail	37.9 mi	39m
I 10	32.5 mi	33m
I 35	26.5 mi	26m

Longest stretch: TX 130 Toll — 86.1 mi, about 1h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Freeway

174 ft · 3 sec · South Freeway

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 35W South Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 35W

82 mi · 1 hr 25 min · South Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35; US 77

6.6 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

38 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

26 mi · 26 min · I 35

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 55 sec

Exit 265 Toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio Use the slight right lane.

Continue on TX 130 Toll

86 mi · 1 hr 19 min · TX 130 Toll

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 West: San Antonio Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 10; TX 130

11 mi · 11 min · I 10; TX 130

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10; US 90; TX 130

9.4 mi · 9 min · I 10; US 90; TX 130

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130

12 mi · 12 min · I 10; US 90; TX 130

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 410

1.4 mi · 1 min · Connally Loop

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 410; TX 130

6.7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 41 Toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 37 South: Corpus Christi Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 37

60 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 37

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 281 South

15 mi · 19 min · US 281 South

Toward US 281 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 281

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Nueces Street

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281

9.5 mi · 10 min · I 69C; US 281

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281

56 mi · 58 min · Falfurrias Expressway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281

12 mi · 12 min · I 69C; US 281

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 26 sec

Exit 4 Toward Canton Road, Veterans Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto South Expressway 281

0.2 mi · 18 sec · South Expressway 281

Continue on South Expressway 281

0.4 mi · 39 sec · South Expressway 281

Turn slight left onto South I Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · South I Road

Continue on North Veterans Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Veterans Boulevard

Turn left onto FM 3461

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Nolana Loop

Turn right onto FM 1426

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Raul Longoria Road

Turn left onto East Eldora Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · East Eldora Road

Turn right onto North Cesar Chavez Road

0.1 mi · 24 sec · North Cesar Chavez Road

Turn left

256 ft · 11 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 508-mile drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight hours, especially if you plan to split it over two days. With an estimated 8 hours and 50 minutes of driving time, breaking the trip into two segments is highly recommended; aim for roughly four to five hours of driving each day. Plan your two stops strategically for fuel and a break, keeping in mind the longest stretch without a major turn is over 86 miles on TX 130 Toll. Budgeting around $77 for fuel should cover your needs for this journey through Texas.

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 254 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 4h 14m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.1 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 112 miles or 1h 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 254 miles or 4h 14m 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 254 miles or 4h 14m

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 7h 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Alamo, 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 254 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into North Alamo, TX

Aim for roughly 254 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 112 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 TX 130 Toll for about 86.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 254 mi from Fort Worth, TX · 4h 14m into the drive

city in Bell County, Texas, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Killeen, TX

168 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.

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

San Antonio, TX

335 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.

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Overnight Options

Night 1

Austin, TX

254 mi · about 4.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Austin, TX after about 254 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Killeen, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 112 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

San Antonio, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 254 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 TX 130 Toll if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.1 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 254 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.

Arriving in North Alamo, TX

The final approach into North Alamo, 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 North Alamo, TX.

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$76.76 one way

$153.52 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 178 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$84.02	$168.04
premium	$4.54	$90.70	$181.40
diesel	$5.61	$112.16	$224.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$77

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$207–$317

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 177.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $53 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	152.4	1	$53.34	$24.38
Efficient EV	127	1	$44.45	$20.32
EV Truck/SUV	203.2	2	$71.12	$32.51

Gas CO2

178 kg

EV CO2

59 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Fort Worth, TX

Night in Fort Worth on Tuesday

Local time

11:23 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Alamo, TX

Night in North Alamo on Tuesday

Local time

11:23 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°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.

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

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

8h 50m 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 North Alamo, TX covers 508 miles and takes about 8h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are TX 130 Toll, South Freeway, South Nueces Street. 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 254 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 254 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 $76.76 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.

On the drive from Fort Worth, TX to North Alamo, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Corpus Christi along the way.

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Trip from Fort Worth, TX to North Alamo, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in North Alamo, TX

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Fort Worth, TX

North Alamo, TX

Same local time

8 degrees warmer at arrival

8h 50m on the road

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