Origin
Heath, TX
Late night in Heath on Friday
Local time
1:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Heath, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
56.8 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Heath, TX
Thomas balabaud
Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Heath, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 56.8 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tom Landry Freeway, US 80, East R L Thornton Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.9 miles on Tom Landry Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 56.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 10m highway drive covering 56.8 miles, with most of the trip on Tom Landry Freeway and US 80. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.9 miles on Tom Landry Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tom Landry Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 29.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tom Landry Freeway and US 80. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near FM 460 / Clements Drive.
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 56.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 4.6 miles (FM 460 / Clements Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (US 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles (I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
FM 460 / Clements Drive
Turn right onto FM 460 / Clements Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 80
Merge onto US 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
17.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway
Merge onto I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 35W South: Waco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15B
Toward I 35W South: Waco
8
55.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Landry Freeway | 29.9 mi | 35m |
| US 80 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| East R L Thornton Freeway | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| FM 740 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Clements Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bois D'Arc | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 287 Bus | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tom Landry Freeway
— 29.9 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heath, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on FM 740
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bois D'Arc
2
Continue on FM 740
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
FM 740
3
Turn right onto FM 460
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Clements Drive
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto West US Highway 80
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West US Highway 80
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 80 West
6
Merge onto US 80
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 30; US 67
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 30
30 mi
·
35 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 15B
Toward I 35W South: Waco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 28.4 mi from Heath, TX · 34m 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.4 miles from Heath, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.58 one way
$17.17 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $9.39 | $18.79 |
| premium | $4.54 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.54 | $25.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.73 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.95 | $3.64 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Late night in Fort Worth on Friday
Local time
1:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 10m 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 Heath, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 56.8 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tom Landry Freeway, US 80, East R L Thornton Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.4 miles from Heath, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.58 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 4.6 miles (FM 460 / Clements Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (US 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles (I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Heath, TX to Fort Worth, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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