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Trip from Orange, TX to Fort Worth, TX

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Drive Time

5h 22m

Distance

335.8 mi

540 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
5h 9m ★
6 AM
5h 23m
8 AM
5h 50m
10 AM
5h 32m
12 PM
5h 29m
3 PM
5h 33m
5 PM
5h 48m
8 PM
5h 15m

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

city in Orange County, Texas, United States

Orange, TX

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

Fort Worth, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Orange, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 335.8 miles and takes about 5h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Green Avenue, Macarthur Drive, Strickland Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.74 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

167.9 miles from Orange, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 5h 22m drive with frequent turns across 335.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Green Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Green Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Macarthur Drive Unavailable Refreshing
Strickland Drive Unavailable Refreshing
West Park Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
I-10 Unavailable Refreshing
I 10 West Unavailable Refreshing
US 69 North Unavailable Refreshing
Eastex Freeway Unavailable Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: Green Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 7th Street

46 ft · 8 sec · 7th Street
2

Turn left onto Green Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Green Avenue
3

Continue on Macarthur Drive

1.0 mi · 1 min · Macarthur Drive
4

Turn right onto Strickland Drive

1.5 mi · 2 min · Strickland Drive
5

Continue on West Park Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue
6

Turn straight onto West I-10 Service Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · West I-10 Service Road
7

Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 90 West: Houston

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 10 West, US 90 West: Houston
8

Merge slight left

20 mi · 20 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
10

Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North

0.2 mi · 25 sec · US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
11

Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway

9.5 mi · 10 min · Eastex Freeway
12

Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin

94 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin
13

Turn right onto South Chestnut Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Chestnut Street
14

Turn straight

305 ft · 11 sec
15

Turn straight onto South Timberland Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Timberland Drive
16

Turn left onto Kurth Drive

2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive
17

At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Loop 287 Frontage Road
18

Take the ramp straight

0.1 mi · 22 sec
19

Merge slight left

54 mi · 1 hr 3 min
20

Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard
21

Continue on Frankston Highway

0.6 mi · 56 sec · Frankston Highway
22

Continue on US Highway 175 West

9.6 mi · 10 min · US Highway 175 West
23

Turn slight right

3.8 mi · 4 min
24

Merge slight left onto East Pine Street

1.9 mi · 2 min · East Pine Street
25

Continue on US Highway 175

21 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175
26

Continue on East Corsicana Street

2.5 mi · 4 min · East Corsicana Street
27

Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

59 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US Highway 175 West
28

Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 20 West: Fort Worth
29

Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

21 mi · 22 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
30

Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

20 mi · 21 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
31

Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton

0.2 mi · 29 sec · I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
32

Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North: Denton

0.4 mi · 48 sec · I 35W North: Denton
33

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

0.2 mi · 15 sec · I 35W North: Fort Worth
34

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
35

Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Allen Avenue
36

Turn straight onto South Freeway

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South Freeway
37

Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

210 ft · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
38

Turn left onto South Freeway

259 ft · 5 sec · South Freeway
39

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 167.9 miles from Orange, TX, or about 2h 41m 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 80 miles or 1h 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 167.9 miles or 2h 41m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 25m

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 Orange, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Orange, TX

This is one driving day of about 335.8 miles and 5h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Orange, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 167.9 mi from Orange, TX · 2h 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Garland, TX

168 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

Garland, TX to Fort Worth, TX

183.4 mi · 3h 27m

Pacing Suggestions

Pasadena, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Garland, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 167.9 miles from Orange, 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

$50.74 one way

$101.48 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 118 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $55.54 $111.08
premium $4.54 $59.95 $119.91
diesel $5.61 $74.14 $148.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$51

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 117.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 100.7 1 $35.26 $16.12
Efficient EV 84 0 $29.38 $13.43
EV Truck/SUV 134.3 1 $47.01 $21.49

Gas CO2

117 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (67% 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 53 minutes ago

Origin

Orange, TX

Late night in Orange on Wednesday

Local time

5:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Worth, TX

Late night in Fort Worth on Wednesday

Local time

5:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

63°F

Garland, TX

168 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 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

5h 22m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Orange, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 335.8 miles and takes about 5h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Green Avenue, Macarthur Drive, Strickland Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 167.9 miles from Orange, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Orange, TX to Fort Worth, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Orange, TX to Fort Worth, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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