Origin
Pilot Point, TX
Late night in Pilot Point on Friday
Local time
3:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pilot Point, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
59.3 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pilot Point, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Pilot Point to Fort Worth, you are in for a straightforward, 59.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes. Since this is a relatively short trip, it works perfectly as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You should budget approximately $9 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Great Plains locations. Because you will be navigating through local roads rather than high-speed interstates, expect a more hands-on driving experience. It is a manageable route that avoids the complexity of a multi-day road trip, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 59.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This trip is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than a monotonous interstate grind. With zero percent of the route on controlled-access highways, you will spend your time navigating West Main Street, South Washington Street, and Highway 377. There is no long-distance highway cruising here, as the longest uninterrupted stretch is currently 0 miles on West Main Street. You can expect a consistent, technical pace as you transition from the smaller roads of Pilot Point toward the urban center of Fort Worth. Stay alert at the wheel, as the constant turns require more focus than a typical highway drive.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35W is the longest continuous segment at about 17.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
738 ft
542 ft
Total Climb
468 ft
Total Descent
537 ft
Highest Point
738 ft
~21.2 mi in
Elevation Range
196 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and I 35W TEXpress. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 1192 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.3 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: near the start (FM 1192 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles (I 35W): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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FM 1192 / West Main Street
Turn left onto FM 1192 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
15.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the ramp toward Loop 288 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Loop 288 West
8
23.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 35W
Take the exit onto I 35W toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth
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 467
Toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth
6
40.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
I 35W Express / I 35W TEXpress
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W Express / I 35W TEXpress
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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.
Between Pilot Point, TX and Fort Worth, TX, road signs point toward Loop 288 West and Fm 1515: Fort Worth.
Loop 288 West
15.6 mi in
|
~24m
Fm 1515: Fort Worth
23.3 mi in
|
~34m
|
via I 35W
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 17.2 mi | 18m |
| I 35W TEXpress | 16.7 mi | 16m |
| FM 428 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| East Sherman Drive | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| South US Highway 377 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| I 35 | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| North Loop 288 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| South Washington Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 17.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pilot Point, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on FM 1192
48 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Jefferson Street
2
Turn left onto FM 1192
229 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 377 Bus; FM 1192
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Washington Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 377; FM 455
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South US Highway 377
5
Turn right onto FM 3524
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
East Sherman Drive
6
Continue on FM 428
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
FM 428
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward Loop 288 West
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto Loop 288; US 380 Truck
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Loop 288
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 77
10
Turn right onto Spur 77
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Elm Street
11
Turn left onto North Interstate 35
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Interstate 35
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 35 South
13
Merge onto I 35; US 77
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 35; US 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto I 35W
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 35W
Exit 467
Toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W Express
17 mi
·
16 min
·
I 35W TEXpress
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Merge onto I 35W
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North South Freeway
17
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.
18
Continue on South Freeway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.7 mi from Pilot Point, TX · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Pilot Point, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.96 one way
$17.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $9.81 | $19.62 |
| premium | $4.54 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.09 | $26.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.80 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Late night in Fort Worth on Friday
Local time
3:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 10 to 15 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
69°F
Denton, TX
30 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
14 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 13m 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 Pilot Point, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 59.3 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35W, I 35W TEXpress, FM 428. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.7 miles from Pilot Point, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.96 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 1192 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles (I 35W): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pilot Point, TX and Fort Worth, TX, road signs point toward Loop 288 West and Fm 1515: Fort Worth.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 542 ft to 738 ft elevation with about 468 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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