Origin
Fort Worth, TX
Afternoon in Fort Worth on Thursday
Local time
1:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Sparks, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
9h 47m
Distance
587.2 mi
945 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$89
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 39m
★
6 AM
9h 47m
8 AM
10h 5m
10 AM
9h 54m
12 PM
9h 52m
3 PM
9h 54m
5 PM
10h 4m
8 PM
9h 42m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Worth, TX to Sparks, TX covers 587.2 miles and takes about 9h 47m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 20, I 10, West Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 421 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $88.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
293.6 miles from Fort Worth, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9h 47m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
At 587.2 miles and 9h 47m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 20 and I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 421 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 10. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Epps Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 587.2 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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
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~1m in
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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
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~1m in
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East Allen Avenue
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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South Freeway
Turn left onto South Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
2.8 mi into trip
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~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 30 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 30 West
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 421 mi | 7h |
| I 10 | 148 mi | 2h 20m |
| West Freeway | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| East Rosedale Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Peyton Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Freeway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Gateway Boulevard West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Horizon Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 421 mi, about 7h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth, TX and Sparks, TX.
1
Start on South Freeway
54 ft
·
2 sec
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South Freeway
2
Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
475 ft
·
23 sec
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Elmwood Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto Epps Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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Epps Street
4
Continue on East Maddox Avenue
412 ft
·
20 sec
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East Maddox Avenue
5
At end of road, turn right onto South Freeway
321 ft
·
13 sec
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South Freeway
6
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
13 sec
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East Allen Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn left onto South Freeway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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South Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn left onto East Rosedale Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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East Rosedale Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 30 West
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 30; US 377
13 mi
·
14 min
·
West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 20
421 mi
·
7 hr
·
I 20
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 10
148 mi
·
2 hr 20 min
·
I 10
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward FM 1281: Horizon City, Socorro
14
Continue on Gateway Boulevard West
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Gateway Boulevard West
15
Keep slight right at fork onto Gateway Boulevard West
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Gateway Boulevard West
16
Turn right onto FM 1281
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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Horizon Boulevard
17
Turn left onto Peyton Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Peyton Road
18
Turn right onto Grand River Drive
392 ft
·
16 sec
·
Grand River Drive
19
Turn left onto Wake Forest Lane
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
Wake Forest Lane
20
Arrive at destination
Wake Forest Lane
Trip Plan
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 293.6 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 4h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 421 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 129 miles or 2h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 293.6 miles or 4h 59m 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 293.6 miles or 4h 59m
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 8h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sparks, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fort Worth, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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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 294 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Sparks, TX
Aim for roughly 294 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 129 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 I 20 for about 421 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 293.6 mi from Fort Worth, TX · 4h 59m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
194 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
388 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.
Find hotels in Kermit, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
294 mi · about 4.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 294 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 129 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 293.6 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 I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 421 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 294 miles or 4.9 hours on the road.
Arriving in Sparks, TX
The final approach into Sparks, 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 Sparks, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Sparks, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$88.73 one way
$177.45 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
206 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $97.12 | $194.24 |
| premium | $4.54 | $104.84 | $209.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $129.65 | $259.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$89
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$219–$329
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 205.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $62 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 176.2 | 2 | $61.66 | $28.19 |
| Efficient EV | 146.8 | 1 | $51.38 | $23.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 234.9 | 2 | $82.21 | $37.58 |
Gas CO2
205 kg
EV CO2
69 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Sparks, TX
Afternoon in Sparks on Thursday
Local time
12:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Sweetwater, TX
194 mi in
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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
9 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
9h 47m 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 Sparks, TX covers 587.2 miles and takes about 9h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, I 10, West Freeway. 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 294 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 293.6 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 $88.73 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 587.2 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 Sparks, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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