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Trip from Hurst, TX to Fort Worth, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

18m

Distance

13 mi

21 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 17m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m

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

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city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Hurst, TX

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

Fort Worth, TX

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Trip Overview

This short 13-mile drive from Hurst to Fort Worth, Texas, is designed for a single day trip, taking approximately 18 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate major roadways like Airport Freeway, West Pipeline Road, and North South Freeway, with a significant 78% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is a modest $2, and with no designated stops, the focus is on efficient travel. Both Hurst and Fort Worth are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout your short journey. This quick connection is ideal for a straightforward commute or a brief excursion.

About the Cities

Arriving in Fort Worth, TX

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 13 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, as 78% of the route utilizes major freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.7 miles on Airport Freeway, allowing for a consistent pace. While the roads are primarily high-speed and direct, you will transition between Airport Freeway, West Pipeline Road, and North South Freeway, offering a slight variation in the driving experience. This route prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently rather than offering winding scenic byways.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Airport Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Airport Freeway and West Pipeline Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near Northeast Loop 820.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 13 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (Northeast Loop 820): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 820; TX 121; TX 183 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (TX 121 / Airport Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

6
2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | Northeast Loop 820

Turn left onto Northeast Loop 820

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 820; TX 121; TX 183 / Airport Freeway

Merge onto I 820; TX 121; TX 183 / Airport Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in | TX 121 / Airport Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 121 / Airport Freeway toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 25A Toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Fort Worth
8
10.1 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South:...
8
12.1 mi into trip | ~16m 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 Hurst, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Ft Worth along the way.

Ft Worth

3.2 mi in | ~6m | via TX 121

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Airport Freeway 7.7 mi 8m
West Pipeline Road 2.1 mi 4m
North South Freeway 1.6 mi 2m
US 287 Bus 0.5 mi 1m
South Freeway 0.4 mi <1m
Northeast Loop 820 0.1 mi <1m
Harrison Lane <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Airport Freeway — 7.7 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Harrison Lane

51 ft · 9 sec · Harrison Lane
2

Turn left onto West Pipeline Road

2.1 mi · 4 min · West Pipeline Road
3

Turn left onto Northeast Loop 820

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Northeast Loop 820
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 820 South
5

Merge onto I 820; TX 121; TX 183

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 121

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Airport Freeway
Exit 25A Toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Fort Worth Use the slight right lane.
7

Continue on TX 121

6.9 mi · 8 min · Airport Freeway
Exit 24B Toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Ft Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto I 35W; US 287; US 377

1.6 mi · 2 min · North South Freeway
10

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.
11

Continue on South Freeway

0.4 mi · 46 sec · South Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
12

Arrive at destination

South Freeway

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.96 one way

$3.93 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $2.15 $4.30
premium $4.54 $2.32 $4.64
diesel $5.61 $2.87 $5.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.9 0 $1.37 $0.62
Efficient EV 3.3 0 $1.14 $0.52
EV Truck/SUV 5.2 0 $1.82 $0.83

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Hurst, TX

Morning in Hurst on Saturday

Local time

6:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Sunny

S 10 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 5:12PM CDT until April 16 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 4:16PM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

Destination

Fort Worth, TX

Morning in Fort Worth on Saturday

Local time

6:14 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

14 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

18m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hurst, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 13 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Airport Freeway, West Pipeline Road, North South 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 6.5 miles from Hurst, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.96 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 13 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (Northeast Loop 820): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 820; TX 121; TX 183 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (TX 121 / Airport Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Hurst, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Ft Worth along the way.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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