Origin
Oak Trail Shores, TX
Afternoon in Oak Trail Shores on Saturday
Local time
3:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Trail Shores, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
44.8 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Trail Shores, TX
Hector Portillo
Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Trail Shores, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 44.8 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East US Highway 377, South US Highway 377, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.9 miles on East US Highway 377. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East US Highway 377 | 11.9 mi | 14m |
| South US Highway 377 | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| South Freeway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Lipan Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Benbrook Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Pearl Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Oak Trail | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
East US Highway 377
— 11.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Trail Shores, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on Blackjack Lane
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Blackjack Lane
2
Turn left onto Green Oak Drive
311 ft
·
14 sec
·
Green Oak Drive
3
Turn right onto West Oak Trail
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Oak Trail
4
Turn right onto Oak Trail Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Trail Drive
5
Turn left onto FM 4
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lipan Highway
6
Turn right onto FM 4; FM 51
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Houston Street
7
Turn left onto US 377 Bus; FM 4
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Pearl Street
8
Merge onto US 377; FM 4
12 mi
·
14 min
·
East US Highway 377
9
Continue on US 377
11 mi
·
13 min
·
South US Highway 377
10
Continue on US 377
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Benbrook Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Southwest Loop 820
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Southwest Loop 820
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 20 East
13
Merge onto I 20
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 437
Toward I 35W: Denton, Waco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35W North: Denton
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
17
Merge onto I 35W
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Freeway
20
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Allen Avenue
21
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Freeway
22
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Oak Trail Shores, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 32.6 and 44.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
32.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
39.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward I 35W: Denton, Waco
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: Denton, Waco
5
40.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35W North: Denton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 35W North: Denton
5
40.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
7
44.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
$6.77 one way
$13.54 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| premium | $4.54 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Saturday
Local time
3:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 10 to 15 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
High Wind Watch
High Wind Watch issued April 12 at 11:58PM MDT until April 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 12:38AM CDT until April 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
58°F
Cresson, TX
22 mi in
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
27 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 1m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
44.8 mi in 1h 1m — 59% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: East US Highway 377.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on East US Highway 377.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 32.6 miles in near I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 32.6 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,002 ft
652 ft
Total Climb
477 ft
Total Descent
631 ft
Highest Point
1,002 ft
~16 mi in
Elevation Range
349 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Oak Trail Shores, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
Waco
39.8 mi in
|
~54m
About the Cities
Arriving in Fort Worth, TX
Full guide →“Panther city” · Founded 1849
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
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 1h 1m. Total distance: 44.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.9 miles on East US Highway 377. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 32.6 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Worth, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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