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Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Wildwood, TX

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Drive Time

5h 19m

Distance

275 mi

443 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 6m ★
6 AM
5h 19m
8 AM
5h 46m
10 AM
5h 29m
12 PM
5h 26m
3 PM
5h 30m
5 PM
5h 45m
8 PM
5h 11m

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

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

Fort Worth, TX

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gated community and census-designated place in Hardin and Tyler counties, Texas, United States

Wildwood, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Worth, TX to Wildwood, TX covers 275 miles and takes about 5h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on C F Hawn Freeway, US Highway 69 South, East Denman Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.8 miles on C F Hawn Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.55 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

137.5 miles from Fort Worth, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 5h 19m highway drive covering 275 miles, with most of the trip on C F Hawn Freeway and US Highway 69 South. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.8 miles on C F Hawn Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
C F Hawn Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 58.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on C F Hawn Freeway and US Highway 69 South. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 275 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: near the start: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward I 35W South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 35W South
7
3.5 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward I 20 East: Dallas

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 45B Toward I 20 East: Dallas
7
3.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 East: Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 20 East: Dallas
7
10.1 mi into trip | ~12m in | I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 20 East: Dallas
7
45.5 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward US 175 East: Kaufman

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 479B Toward US 175 East: Kaufman

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
C F Hawn Freeway 58.8 mi 1h 3m
US Highway 69 South 39.3 mi 44m
East Denman Avenue 38.5 mi 43m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 21.4 mi 22m
US Highway 175 East 20.8 mi 22m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway 19.6 mi 21m
US Highway 69 North 16.2 mi 18m
Rusk Street 15.1 mi 19m
Longest stretch: C F Hawn Freeway — 58.8 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Exit 45B Toward I 20 East: Dallas Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 20 East: Dallas Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto I 20

5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20

14 mi · 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 20

21 mi · 22 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 479B Toward US 175 East: Kaufman Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto US 175

59 mi · 1 hr 3 min · C F Hawn Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on US 175 Bus

151 ft · 9 sec · US Highway 175 West
12

Turn left onto US 175 Bus; TX 31 Bus

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Corsicana Street
13

Continue on US 175 Bus

21 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175 East
14

Continue on US 175

2.0 mi · 3 min · West Pine Street
15

Continue on US 175

13 mi · 14 min · US Highway 175
16

Continue on US 175

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Frankston Highway
17

Continue on US 175

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Alexander Boulevard
18

At end of road, turn right onto US 69

3.3 mi · 4 min · North Jackson Street
19

Continue on US 69

9.5 mi · 10 min · US Highway 69 North
20

Continue on US 69

3.4 mi · 3 min · North Dickinson Drive
21

Continue on US 69

9.3 mi · 10 min · US Highway 69 South
22

Continue on US 69

1.5 mi · 1 min · North Marcus Street
23

Continue on US 69

11 mi · 13 min · US Highway 69 South
24

Continue on US 69

15 mi · 19 min · Rusk Street
25

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
26

Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
27

Continue on Loop 287

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
28

Turn right onto US 69 Bus

2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive
29

Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus; TX 103

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Timberland Drive
30

Turn left onto US 69 Bus

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Chestnut Street
31

Turn left onto US 69 Bus

39 mi · 43 min · East Denman Avenue
32

Continue on US 69

3.0 mi · 3 min · North Wheeler Avenue
33

Continue on US 69

6.7 mi · 7 min · US Highway 69 North
34

Continue on US 69

2.9 mi · 3 min · North Magnolia Street
35

Continue on US 69; US 287

19 mi · 21 min · US Highway 69 South
36

Turn right onto FM 3063

2.4 mi · 5 min · FM 3063
37

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec
38

Turn right onto Wildwood Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Wildwood Drive
39

Arrive at destination

Wildwood Drive

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 137.5 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.8 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 137.5 miles or 2h 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wildwood, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fort Worth, TX

This is one driving day of about 275 miles and 5h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fort Worth, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on C F Hawn Freeway for about 58.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 137.5 mi from Fort Worth, TX · 2h 33m into the drive

Downtown Dallas, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dallas, TX

138 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.

Popular next leg

Dallas, TX to Wildwood, TX

243.6 mi · 4h 46m

Pacing Suggestions

Dallas, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dallas, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 137.5 miles from Fort Worth, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Wildwood, TX

The final approach into Wildwood, 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 Wildwood, TX.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.55 one way

$83.11 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 96 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $45.48 $90.97
premium $4.54 $49.10 $98.20
diesel $5.61 $60.72 $121.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 96.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 82.5 1 $28.87 $13.20
Efficient EV 68.8 0 $24.06 $11.00
EV Truck/SUV 110 1 $38.50 $17.60

Gas CO2

96 kg

EV CO2

32 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 14 hours ago

Origin

Fort Worth, TX

Late night in Fort Worth on Wednesday

Local time

5:32 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

S 15 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 2:58PM CDT until April 14 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 1:54PM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Wildwood, TX

Late night in Wildwood on Wednesday

Local time

5:32 AM

CDT

Current temp

88°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.

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

5 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

5h 19m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Wildwood, TX covers 275 miles and takes about 5h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are C F Hawn Freeway, US Highway 69 South, East Denman Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 137.5 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 $41.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 275 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fort Worth, TX to Wildwood, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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