Origin
Fort Worth, TX
Afternoon in Fort Worth on Saturday
Local time
4:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Valley Mills, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
90.6 mi
146 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
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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Valley Mills, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Worth, TX to Valley Mills, TX covers 90.6 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35W South, South Freeway, US 77 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.3 miles from Fort Worth, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W South | — | — |
| South Freeway | — | — |
| US 77 North | — | — |
| Highway 77 North | — | — |
| West Elm Street | — | — |
| Jefferson Avenue | — | — |
| North Bosque Street | — | — |
| Highway 22 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 35W South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth, TX and Valley Mills, TX.
1
Start on South Freeway
174 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Freeway
2
Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 35W South
3
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
48 mi
·
51 min
·
South Freeway
4
Take the exit slight right toward US 77 North, Spur 579: Hillsboro
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 77 North, Spur 579: Hillsboro
5
Keep slight left to continue on US 77 North
276 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 77 North
6
Turn right onto Old Highway 77 North
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Highway 77 North
7
Turn right onto West Elm Street
11 mi
·
12 min
·
West Elm Street
8
Continue on Jefferson Avenue
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Jefferson Avenue
9
Keep slight left to continue on North Bosque Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bosque Street
10
Continue on State Highway 22
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 22
11
Turn left
2.1 mi
·
3 min
12
At the end of the road, turn right
16 mi
·
27 min
13
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.3 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 57m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.3 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Valley Mills, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fort Worth, TX
This is one driving day of about 90.6 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Fort Worth, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.3 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.69 one way
$27.38 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $14.98 | $29.97 |
| premium | $4.54 | $16.18 | $32.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.00 | $40.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.51 | $4.35 |
| Efficient EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.93 | $3.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.68 | $5.80 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Valley Mills, TX
Afternoon in Valley Mills on Saturday
Local time
4:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Hillsboro, TX
45 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.
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
14 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 55m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
90.6 mi in 1h 55m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: I 35W South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fort Worth, TX to Valley Mills, TX is easy. At 1h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Worth, TX to Valley Mills, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 55m. Total distance: 90.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Worth, TX to Valley Mills, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Valley Mills, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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