Hallsville, TX to Fort Worth, TX is 172.4 miles and takes about 3h via I 20, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive primarily uses I 20, making it a straightforward trip across the Great Plains region of Texas. With an 87% highway share, you'll experience a consistent pace for most of the journey. It's a manageable, one-day excursion perfect for getting from East Texas to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex without much fuss. You can expect a direct route with minimal detours, ideal for those prioritizing efficiency.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.2 miles from Hallsville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
123.9 mi
2h 5m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi
23m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
19.7 mi
21m
South Freeway
3.4 mi
3m
South Central Street
2.1 mi
3m
East Allen Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 123.9 mi, about 2h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hallsville, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on FM 450
2.1 mi·3 min·South Central Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 20
3
Merge onto I 20
105 mi·1 hr 44 min·I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
19 mi·20 min·I 20
Toward I 20 West: Fort WorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 20
22 mi·23 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 20
20 mi·21 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 437Toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, DentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 35W North: DentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
10
Merge onto I 35W
3.2 mi·3 min·South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 49AToward Allen AvenueUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi·18 sec·South Freeway
13
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft·12 sec·East Allen Avenue
14
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft·5 sec·South Freeway
15
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour drive time, leaving Hallsville in the morning allows ample time to reach Fort Worth well before evening. The $26 fuel cost suggests planning for at least one fuel stop, especially if your vehicle's fuel efficiency is lower than average. The longest stretch without a major exit is over 123 miles on I 20, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on that segment. Take advantage of the relatively short duration by departing when traffic is lighter, perhaps mid-morning, to make your arrival in Fort Worth more relaxed.
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 86.2 miles from Hallsville, TX, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.9 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 38 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.2 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Worth, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hallsville, 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 Hallsville, TX
This is one driving day of about 172.4 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Hallsville, 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 I 20 for about 123.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 172 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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2.4 mi into trip|~4m in|I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
107 mi into trip|~1h 49m in|I 20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
8
168 mi into trip|~2h 54m in
Take the exit toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 437
Toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
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168.2 mi into trip|~2h 55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35W North: Denton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35W North: Denton
7
172 mi into trip|~2h 59m in
Take the exit toward Allen Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.05 one way
$52.10 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg60 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$28.51
$57.03
premium
$4.54
$30.78
$61.56
diesel
$5.61
$38.06
$76.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
51.7
0
$18.10
$8.28
Efficient EV
43.1
0
$15.08
$6.90
EV Truck/SUV
69
0
$24.14
$11.03
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Hallsville, TX
Afternoon
in Hallsville on Saturday
Local time
1:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Afternoon
in Fort Worth on Saturday
Local time
1:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
N 15 mph100% chanceLive 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
24 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
3h 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is largely a highway-focused experience, with 87% of your journey on major interstates like I 20. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 123.9 miles on I 20 without needing to exit, allowing for a steady cruising speed. The Lyndon B Johnson Freeway and Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway also contribute to the high-speed, direct nature of this route. Expect a predictable driving environment that prioritizes getting you to your destination quickly and efficiently, with minimal complex road changes.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 123.9 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near I 20.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 172.4 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 2.4 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 107 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 168 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 172.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 123.9 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fort Worth, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 107 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 168 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Fort Worth, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
