Trip from Olmito, TX to Fort Worth, TX

Drive Time

7h 59m

Distance

518.6 mi

835 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$79

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
7h 51m ★
6 AM
7h 59m
8 AM
8h 17m
10 AM
8h 5m
12 PM
8h 4m
3 PM
8h 6m
5 PM
8h 16m
8 PM
7h 54m

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

Downtown Fort Worth, TX, TX

Fort Worth, TX

Talena Reese

Trip Overview

The drive from Olmito, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 518.6 miles and takes about 7h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 77, North Frontage Road, I 69E North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $79.22 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

259.3 miles from Olmito, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 518.6 miles and 7h 59m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Highway 77 and North Frontage Road.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 77 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

At 7h 59m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 59m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Olmito, TX to Fort Worth, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 77 Unavailable Refreshing
North Frontage Road Unavailable Refreshing
I 69E North Unavailable Refreshing
North Expressway Unavailable Refreshing
County Road 10 Unavailable Refreshing
County Road 79 Unavailable Refreshing
County Road 18 Unavailable Refreshing
Driscoll Bypass Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Highway 77 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Palmito Street

489 ft · 28 sec · Palmito Street
2

Turn left onto Old US Highway 77

0.5 mi · 1 min · Old US Highway 77
3

At the end of the road, turn right

0.1 mi · 26 sec
4

Turn sharp left onto North Frontage Road

0.4 mi · 42 sec · North Frontage Road
5

Take the ramp straight toward I 69E North, US 77, US 83

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 69E North, US 77, US 83
6

Merge slight left onto North Expressway

2.0 mi · 2 min · North Expressway
7

Continue on U.S. Highway 77

102 mi · 1 hr 53 min · U.S. Highway 77
8

Keep slight left

0.2 mi · 14 sec
9

Merge slight right

1.2 mi · 1 min
10

Continue on U.S. Highway 77

12 mi · 12 min · U.S. Highway 77
11

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 34 sec
12

Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road

486 ft · 18 sec · US Highway 77 Frontage Road
13

Turn right onto County Road 10

1.0 mi · 4 min · County Road 10
14

Turn left onto County Road 79

4.0 mi · 15 min · County Road 79
15

Turn left onto County Road 18

0.2 mi · 44 sec · County Road 18
16

Turn sharp right

1.1 mi · 2 min
17

Take the ramp straight

0.4 mi · 57 sec
18

Merge slight left onto Driscoll Bypass

2.3 mi · 2 min · Driscoll Bypass
19

Continue on U.S. Highway 77

13 mi · 14 min · U.S. Highway 77
20

Merge slight left

1.4 mi · 1 min
21

Keep slight left

1.3 mi · 1 min
22

Continue straight

18 mi · 18 min
23

Take the exit slight right toward TX 359: Mathis, Skidmore

0.2 mi · 33 sec · TX 359: Mathis, Skidmore
24

Turn right onto State Highway 359

12 mi · 16 min · State Highway 359
25

At the end of the road, turn left onto South 8th Street

0.8 mi · 56 sec · South 8th Street
26

Continue on US Highway 181 South

40 mi · 45 min · US Highway 181 South
27

Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive
28

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
29

Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

233 ft · 4 sec · East Main Street
30

Continue on Helena Road

8.4 mi · 10 min · Helena Road
31

Turn straight onto State Highway 80

24 mi · 25 min · State Highway 80
32

Continue on South Nixon Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue
33

Continue on State Highway 80 North

31 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North
34

Continue on US 183

10 mi · 11 min · US 183
35

Continue on South Colorado Street

4.9 mi · 8 min · South Colorado Street
36

Continue on United States Highway 183

0.2 mi · 17 sec · United States Highway 183
37

Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

0.5 mi · 35 sec · TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
38

Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

59 mi · 54 min · Pickle Parkway
39

Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

0.4 mi · 50 sec · I 35 North: Waco
40

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

65 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
41

Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

6.6 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
42

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
43

Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

49 mi · 51 min · I 35W: Fort Worth
44

Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Allen Avenue
45

Turn straight onto South Freeway

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South Freeway
46

Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

210 ft · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
47

Turn left onto South Freeway

259 ft · 5 sec · South Freeway
48

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 259.3 miles from Olmito, TX, or about 3h 59m into the drive.

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 114 miles or 1h 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 259.3 miles or 3h 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 3m

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 Olmito, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Olmito, TX

This is one driving day of about 518.6 miles and 7h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 114 miles from Olmito, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 259.3 mi from Olmito, TX · 3h 59m into the drive

Downtown San Antonio, TX, TX

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

San Antonio, TX

171 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Popular next leg

San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX

79.3 mi · 1h 30m

Downtown Austin, TX, TX

Second major stop

Meal stop

Austin, TX

342 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.

Popular next leg

Austin, TX to Fort Worth, TX

186.4 mi · 3h 16m

Pacing Suggestions

Corpus Christi, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 114 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Austin, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 259.3 miles from Olmito, 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.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$79.22 one way

$158.44 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 181 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $86.81 $173.63
premium $4.59 $93.74 $187.47
diesel $5.64 $115.21 $230.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$79

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$104–$129

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 181.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $54 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 155.6 1 $54.45 $24.89
Efficient EV 129.7 1 $45.38 $20.74
EV Truck/SUV 207.4 2 $72.60 $33.19

Gas CO2

181 kg

EV CO2

61 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Olmito, TX

Afternoon in Olmito on Monday

Local time

2:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

89°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Worth, TX

Afternoon in Fort Worth on Monday

Local time

2:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live 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

8 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

7h 59m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Olmito, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 518.6 miles and takes about 7h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 77, North Frontage Road, I 69E North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 259.3 miles from Olmito, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $79.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 59m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Olmito, TX to Fort Worth, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Olmito, TX to Fort Worth, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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