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Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Savannah, TX

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

54.2 mi

87 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m

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

city and county seat of Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Fort Worth, TX

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Downtown Savannah, TX, TX

Savannah, TX

Hector Portillo

Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Worth, TX to Savannah, TX covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Freeway, I 35W TEXpress, West University Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.8 miles on North Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.19 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 54.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 9m highway drive covering 54.2 miles, with most of the trip on North Freeway and I 35W TEXpress. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.8 miles on North Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Freeway and I 35W TEXpress. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Epps Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (Epps Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (South Freeway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (East Allen Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Epps Street

At end of road, turn right onto Epps Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Freeway

At end of road, turn right onto South Freeway

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

7
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | East Allen Avenue

Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Freeway

Turn left onto South Freeway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
6
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 35W TEXpress

Take the exit onto I 35W TEXpress toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress Nort...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Freeway 17.8 mi 19m
I 35W TEXpress 16.3 mi 16m
West University Drive 8 mi 13m
US Highway 380 East 7.9 mi 11m
South Freeway 1.8 mi 2m
I 35E 0.4 mi <1m
North Interstate 35 0.4 mi <1m
Dogwood Trail 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Freeway — 17.8 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Freeway

54 ft · 2 sec · South Freeway
2

Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue

475 ft · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue
3

At end of road, turn right onto Epps Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Epps Street
4

Continue on East Maddox Avenue

412 ft · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue
5

At end of road, turn right onto South Freeway

321 ft · 13 sec · South Freeway
6

Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

210 ft · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
7

Turn left onto South Freeway

0.5 mi · 56 sec · South Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
8

Take the ramp onto US 287 Bus

0.2 mi · 29 sec · US 287 Bus
Toward I 35W North
9

Merge onto I 35W; US 287 Bus

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit onto I 35W TEXpress

16 mi · 16 min · I 35W TEXpress
Toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 35W

18 mi · 19 min · North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 35E; US 77

0.4 mi · 26 sec · I 35E; US 77
13

Continue on I 35; US 77

0.1 mi · 9 sec · I 35; US 77
14

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Exit 469 Toward US 380: University Drive
15

Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

0.4 mi · 41 sec · North Interstate 35
16

Turn right onto US 380

8.0 mi · 13 min · West University Drive
Use the left lane.
17

Continue on US 377; US 380

7.9 mi · 11 min · US Highway 380 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Turn left onto Dogwood Trail

463 ft · 13 sec · Dogwood Trail
19

Continue on Dogwood Trail

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Dogwood Trail
20

At end of road, turn left onto Magnolia Boulevard

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Magnolia Boulevard
21

Turn slight right

71 ft · 4 sec
22

Turn right onto Long Leaf Drive

86 ft · 6 sec · Long Leaf Drive
23

Turn right

124 ft · 9 sec
24

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.1 mi from Fort Worth, TX · 30m into the drive

city in Denton County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Denton, TX

27 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

Blue Mound, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ponder, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Fort Worth, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Savannah, TX

The final approach into Savannah, 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

$8.19 one way

$16.38 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $8.96 $17.93
premium $4.54 $9.68 $19.35
diesel $5.61 $11.97 $23.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.3 0 $5.69 $2.60
Efficient EV 13.6 0 $4.74 $2.17
EV Truck/SUV 21.7 0 $7.59 $3.47

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Fort Worth, TX

Evening in Fort Worth on Thursday

Local time

7:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Savannah, TX

Evening in Savannah on Thursday

Local time

7:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Mostly Sunny

SSW 15 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

69°F

Denton, TX

27 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

12 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

1h 9m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fort Worth, TX to Savannah, TX covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Freeway, I 35W TEXpress, West University Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.1 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 $8.19 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.2 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 0.1 miles (Epps Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (South Freeway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (East Allen Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fort Worth, TX to Savannah, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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