Origin
Port O'Connor, TX
Night in Port O'Connor on Thursday
Local time
10:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port O'Connor, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
6h 37m
Distance
335.4 mi
540 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 26m
★
6 AM
6h 38m
8 AM
7h 2m
10 AM
6h 46m
12 PM
6h 44m
3 PM
6h 48m
5 PM
7h 1m
8 PM
6h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port O'Connor, TX
Nate Biddle
Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
This 335.4-mile journey from Port O'Connor, TX, to Fort Worth, TX, is designed for a single day of driving, estimated to take about 6 hours and 37 minutes. You'll spend about 57% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing I 35W and US 77, with a portion on North Travis Avenue. The fuel cost is projected to be around $51, making it a reasonably budget-friendly trip. This route offers a mixed driving experience as you transition from the Great Plains region in the south to the Great Plains region in the north of Texas. It's a solid day trip option for those looking to cover ground efficiently.
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
167.7 miles from Port O'Connor, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 31m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 37m. Total distance: 335.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 37m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
You'll find this drive to be a mixed bag, with a significant portion on highways, accounting for 57% of the total mileage. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 49.2 miles along I 35W, which offers a chance to make good time. While much of the route involves straightforward highway driving, expect some transitions onto arterial roads like US 77 and North Travis Avenue as you approach your destination. The road's personality shifts from more open highway stretches to more populated and potentially slower sections as you get closer to Fort Worth.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 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 49.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 24.1 miles in near US 87.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 335.4 miles you will encounter 18 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 24.1 miles (US 87): Navigation decision point; at 49.8 miles (US 87 / North Navarro Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 199.5 miles (US 77 / North Travis Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
24.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
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US 87
At end of road, turn left onto US 87
Navigation decision point
6
49.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
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US 87 / North Navarro Street
Turn right onto US 87 / North Navarro Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
199.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 9m in
|
US 77 / North Travis Avenue
Turn right onto US 77 / North Travis Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
285.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 45m in
|
I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
7
335 mi into trip
|
~6h 36m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 49.2 mi | 51m |
| US 77 | 48.6 mi | 55m |
| North Travis Avenue | 48.6 mi | 55m |
| South Main Street | 48 mi | 57m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 33 mi | 33m |
| US 87 | 25.7 mi | 30m |
| United States Highway 77 | 24.9 mi | 28m |
| North US Highway 77 | 17.3 mi | 19m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 49.2 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port O'Connor, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on TX 185
91 ft
·
7 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn left onto TX 185
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Adams Avenue
3
Continue on TX 185
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 185 East
4
Turn right onto FM 1289
11 mi
·
19 min
·
FM 1289
5
Turn right onto TX 238
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 238
6
At end of road, turn left onto TX 238
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
TX 238
7
Turn left onto FM 1090
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Alcoa Drive
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 87
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 87
9
Turn straight onto US 87
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US 87
10
Turn right onto US 87
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
North Navarro Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on US 77
38 mi
·
43 min
·
US 77
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 77; US 90 Alt
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fairwinds Street
13
Continue on US 77; US 90 Alt
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 4th Street
14
Turn left onto US 77
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Texana Street
15
Continue on US 77
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
United States Highway 77
16
Continue on US 77
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 77
17
Continue on US 77; FM 532
25 mi
·
28 min
·
United States Highway 77
18
Continue on US 77
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Jefferson Street
19
Continue on US 77
17 mi
·
19 min
·
North US Highway 77
20
Continue on US 77
48 mi
·
57 min
·
South Main Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 77; US 190; TX 36
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 77; US 190; TX 36
22
Turn right onto US 77
49 mi
·
55 min
·
North Travis Avenue
Use the right lane.
23
Enter roundabout onto Circle Road
215 ft
·
11 sec
·
Circle Road
24
Continue on Circle Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Circle Road
25
Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
26
Take the ramp
444 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 35 North, US 77 North
27
Continue on US 77
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 77
28
Merge onto I 35; US 77
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
49 mi
·
51 min
·
I 35W
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Use the slight left lane.
31
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
32
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Freeway
33
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Allen Avenue
34
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Freeway
35
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 335.4-mile drive, consider an early morning departure from Port O'Connor to maximize daylight and potentially avoid heavier traffic entering Fort Worth. With a duration of around 6 hours and 37 minutes, breaking it up is optional but can be comfortable; a single stop might be sufficient for a meal or a stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the longest 49.2-mile stretch on I 35W, to ensure you don't need to search for a station unexpectedly. The $51 fuel estimate is a good baseline for your budgeting.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 167.7 miles from Port O'Connor, TX, or about 3h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.2 miles.
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 74 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 167.7 miles or 3h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 34m
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 Port O'Connor, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Port O'Connor, TX
This is one driving day of about 335.4 miles and 6h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Port O'Connor, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 35W for about 49.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 167.7 mi from Port O'Connor, TX · 3h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 167.7 miles from Port O'Connor, 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
$50.68 one way
$101.36 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
117 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $55.47 | $110.95 |
| premium | $4.54 | $59.88 | $119.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $74.05 | $148.10 |
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: 117.4 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 | 100.6 | 1 | $35.22 | $16.10 |
| Efficient EV | 83.9 | 0 | $29.35 | $13.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 134.2 | 1 | $46.96 | $21.47 |
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.
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Night in Fort Worth on Thursday
Local time
10:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
6h 37m 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 Port O'Connor, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 335.4 miles and takes about 6h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35W, US 77, North Travis Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 167.7 miles from Port O'Connor, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.68 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 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 335.4 miles you will encounter 18 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: at 24.1 miles (US 87): Navigation decision point; at 49.8 miles (US 87 / North Navarro Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 199.5 miles (US 77 / North Travis Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Port O'Connor, TX to Fort Worth, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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