Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
177.5 mi
286 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Photo: Talena Reese
The drive from Henderson, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 177.5 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, West Depot Street, North Van Buren Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.11 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.7 miles from Henderson, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 40m drive with frequent turns across 177.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Henderson, TX to Fort Worth, TX is easy. At 2h 40m 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 Henderson, TX to Fort Worth, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Depot Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Van Buren Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Houston Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 135 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
Start on East Main Street
Continue on North Main Street
Turn left onto West Depot Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Van Buren Street
Turn right
At the end of the road, turn left
Keep slight right
Turn left onto Houston Street
Keep slight right to continue on Houston Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 135 North
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 135 North
Turn left onto I-20 Access Road
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Dallas
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Fort Worth
Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North: Denton
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Fort Worth
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue
Turn straight onto South Freeway
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
Turn left onto South Freeway
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.7 miles or 1h 20m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Worth, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Henderson, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Henderson, TX
This is one driving day of about 177.5 miles and 2h 40m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.7 mi from Henderson, TX · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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.
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.
Regular Gas
$27.11 one way
$54.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $29.71 | $59.43 |
| premium | $4.59 | $32.08 | $64.17 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.43 | $78.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.3 | 0 | $18.64 | $8.52 |
| Efficient EV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.53 | $7.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71 | 0 | $24.85 | $11.36 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Henderson on Sunday
Local time
2:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
2:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Plano, TX
89 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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