Origin
Glen Rose, TX
Afternoon in Glen Rose on Thursday
Local time
1:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glen Rose, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
55.4 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glen Rose, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
Transitioning from the small-town atmosphere of Glen Rose to the urban landscape of Fort Worth is a straightforward 55.4-mile journey. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 5 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, the route is both efficient and budget-friendly. You will travel entirely within the Great Plains region, moving from the rural character of Glen Rose into the heart of Fort Worth. Because this is a short, direct drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 55.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This 55.4-mile trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing local roads with faster highway travel. You will start by navigating Northeast Barnard Street and Northeast Big Bend Trail before transitioning onto the Chisholm Trail Parkway, which accounts for the majority of the route. Approximately 54% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a smooth transition as you head toward the city. The most significant portion of the drive is a 27.9-mile stretch on the Chisholm Trail Parkway, where you can maintain a consistent pace. Expect the road character to evolve from quieter local streets into a more structured, high-speed corridor as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chisholm Trail Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 27.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
932 ft
553 ft
Total Climb
566 ft
Total Descent
532 ft
Highest Point
932 ft
~11.9 mi in
Elevation Range
379 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 24.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 55.4 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: at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.7 miles (CTP / Chisholm Trail Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.7 miles (US 377): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
24.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward TX 171, CTP: Nolan River Road, County Road 1216
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 171, CTP: Nolan River Road, County Ro...
5
24.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
CTP / Chisholm Trail Parkway
Turn left onto CTP / Chisholm Trail Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
53.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
US 377
Take the exit onto US 377 toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15A
Toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377...
5
53.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35W South: Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 35W South: Waco
8
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
US 287 Bus
Take the exit onto US 287 Bus toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49B
Toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Glen Rose, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward County Road 1216 along the way.
County Road 1216
24.2 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chisholm Trail Parkway | 27.9 mi | 31m |
| Northeast Big Bend Trail | 23 mi | 26m |
| Northeast Barnard Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Freeway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| US 287 Bus | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| US 377 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Katherine P Raines Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chisholm Trail Parkway
— 27.9 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Rose, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on TX 144; FM 56
67 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Elm Street
2
Turn right onto TX 144
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Barnard Street
3
Turn right onto US 67; TX 144
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Northeast Big Bend Trail
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward TX 171, CTP: Nolan River Road, County Road 1216
5
Continue on West Katherine P Raines Drive
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Katherine P Raines Drive
6
Turn left onto CTP
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Chisholm Trail Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 30; US 377
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Freeway
8
Take the exit onto US 377
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 377
Exit 15A
Toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35W South: Waco
10
Merge onto I 35W; US 287 Bus
0.1 mi
·
6 sec
·
South Freeway
11
Take the exit onto US 287 Bus
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 287 Bus
Exit 49B
Toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on South Freeway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.7 mi from Glen Rose, TX · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 55.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Glen Rose, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fort Worth, TX
The final approach into Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth, 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
$8.37 one way
$16.74 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
| premium | $4.54 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 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 | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
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.
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Afternoon in Fort Worth on Thursday
Local time
1:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 5m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Glen Rose, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 55.4 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chisholm Trail Parkway, Northeast Big Bend Trail, Northeast Barnard Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.7 miles from Glen Rose, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.37 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 is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 55.4 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: at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.7 miles (CTP / Chisholm Trail Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.7 miles (US 377): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Glen Rose, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward County Road 1216 along the way.
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