Origin
Fort Worth, TX
Afternoon in Fort Worth on Saturday
Local time
3:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Oak Trail Shores, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
44.6 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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Oak Trail Shores, TX
Hector Portillo
Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Worth, TX to Oak Trail Shores, TX covers 44.6 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cresson Bypass, US Highway 377 South, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.9 miles on Cresson Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cresson Bypass | 11.9 mi | 14m |
| US Highway 377 South | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 7.4 mi | 7m |
| South Freeway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Benbrook Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Lipan Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| East Pearl Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Oak Trail | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Cresson Bypass
— 11.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth, TX and Oak Trail Shores, 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
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 45A
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 20
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 429A
Toward US 377: Granbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 377 North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Southwest Loop 820
369 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Loop 820
11
Turn left onto US 377
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Benbrook Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on US 377
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 377 South
13
Continue on US 377
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Cresson Bypass
14
Turn slight right onto US 377 Bus; FM 4
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Pearl Street
15
Turn right onto FM 4; FM 51
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Houston Street
16
Turn left onto FM 4
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lipan Highway
17
Turn right onto Oak Trail Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Trail Drive
18
Turn left onto South Oak Trail
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Oak Trail
19
Turn left onto Green Oak Drive
311 ft
·
13 sec
·
Green Oak Drive
20
Turn right onto Blackjack Lane
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Blackjack Lane
21
Arrive at destination
Blackjack Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Fort Worth, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 12.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Abilene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 45A
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
7
4.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 West: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
7
8.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 20 West
7
11.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward US 377: Granbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 429A
Toward US 377: Granbury
8
12.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 377 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 377 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.74 one way
$13.48 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.96 | $15.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Oak Trail Shores, TX
Afternoon in Oak Trail Shores on Saturday
Local time
3:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WNW 10 to 15 mph
60% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 12:44AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 12:34AM CDT until April 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
58°F
Cresson, TX
22 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
18 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 on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
44.6 mi in 1h — 32% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Cresson Bypass.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on Cresson Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.6 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,010 ft
652 ft
Total Climb
679 ft
Total Descent
526 ft
Highest Point
1,010 ft
~28.7 mi in
Elevation Range
358 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Fort Worth, TX
Full guide →“Panther city” · Founded 1849
Fort Worth is a city in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. With a population of approximately 1,020,000, it is Texas' 5th largest city. It is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, which has a population exceeding 6 million. Sometimes referred to as Cowtown, it is by far closer to its cowboy roots than neighboring Dallas. This article also covers North Richland Hills, a neighboring community.
Top landmarks
- • Amon Carter Museum of American Art — art museum in Fort Worth, Texas
- • Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth — art museum
- • St. Patrick Cathedral in Fort Worth — church located in Fort Worth, Texas
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 44.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.9 miles on Cresson Bypass. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Oak Trail Shores, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oak Trail Shores, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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