Origin
Red Oak, TX
Late night in Red Oak on Saturday
Local time
5:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
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Trip from Red Oak, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
43.5 mi
70 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 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Oak, TX
Eddie O.
Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
Red Oak, TX to Fort Worth, TX is 43.5 miles and takes about 50 minutes via Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and I-35E, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip that keeps you within the state of Texas and the Great Plains region. The drive is predominantly on major highways, making it an efficient way to travel between these two North Texas cities. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick and easy connection with minimal fuss.
About the Cities
Arriving in Fort Worth, TX
Full guide →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.
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 50m. Total distance: 43.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed bag of highway experiences, with 47% of the journey on the interstate. You'll encounter stretches on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and the Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway before merging onto I-35E. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 19.7 miles on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. Expect a relatively smooth ride, as much of this route is designed for efficient travel, though some urban congestion is possible as you approach Fort Worth.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near West Red Oak Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 43.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Red Oak Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39 miles: 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.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Red Oak Road
Turn right onto West Red Oak Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
9.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 418A
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
8
39 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
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 South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
7
39.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35W North: Denton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35W North: Denton
7
43 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
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 Red Oak, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Denton along the way.
Denton
39 mi in
|
~44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 19.7 mi | 21m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 9.3 mi | 9m |
| I 35E | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| South Freeway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| West Red Oak Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Interstate 35E | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Allen Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
— 19.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Oak, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on this road
113 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West Red Oak Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Red Oak Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on West Red Oak Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Red Oak Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right
452 ft
·
22 sec
5
Turn right onto North Interstate 35E
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Interstate 35E
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Toward I 35E North
7
Merge onto I 35E
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 418A
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 20
9.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 20
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 437
Toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 35W North: Denton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
14
Merge onto I 35W
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Freeway
17
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Allen Avenue
18
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Freeway
19
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.7 mi from Red Oak, TX · 25m into the drive
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 21.7 miles from Red Oak, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fort Worth, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Fort Worth, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.57 one way
$13.15 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.19 | $14.39 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.77 | $15.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Saturday
Local time
5:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Red Oak, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 43.5 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, I 35E. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.7 miles from Red Oak, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.57 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 is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 43.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Red Oak Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Red Oak, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Denton along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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