Origin
Richmond, TX
Night in Richmond on Wednesday
Local time
11:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 50m
Distance
263.7 mi
424 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 37m
★
6 AM
4h 51m
8 AM
5h 18m
10 AM
5h 0m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richmond, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Richmond to Fort Worth covers approximately 264.4 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 1 minute of driving time. Because this route is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight interstate shot, it is best approached as a dedicated one-day trip. Budgeting around $39 for fuel should keep you covered for the journey across the Texas Great Plains. While the trip is manageable in a single day, the winding nature of the roads means you should prioritize comfort over speed. Since both your start and end points are located within the Great Plains, you will remain in a consistent regional environment throughout your travels.
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
131.9 miles from Richmond, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a hands-on driving experience as you navigate your way north. This route is defined by its local road character, utilizing Highway 90A, Mason Road, and the West Grand Parkway South Frontage Road rather than high-speed interstates. With a 0% highway share, you won't be settling into a mindless cruise; instead, you should prepare for constant adjustments and turns. The longest stretch without a turn is 0 miles on Highway 90A, confirming that this is a technical drive that requires your full attention. The road's personality is distinctly local, keeping you engaged with the pavement from Richmond all the way to Fort Worth.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
TX 6 is the longest continuous segment at about 69 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
819 ft
92 ft
Total Climb
804 ft
Total Descent
244 ft
Highest Point
819 ft
~244.9 mi in
Elevation Range
727 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 6 and I 35W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 263.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.1 miles (TX 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
30.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward US 290 West, US 290 East: Austin, Houston
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.
Toward US 290 West, US 290 East: Austin, Housto...
7
30.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 290 West: Austin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 290 West: Austin
7
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
TX 6
Take the exit onto TX 6 toward College Station, Bryan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward College Station, Bryan
7
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
214.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 58m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Richmond, TX and Fort Worth, TX, road signs point toward Houston, College Station and Bryan.
Houston
30.5 mi in
|
~39m
College Station
51.1 mi in
|
~1h 4m
|
via TX 6
Bryan
51.1 mi in
|
~1h 4m
|
via TX 6
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 6 | 69 mi | 1h 15m |
| I 35W | 49.2 mi | 51m |
| North State Highway 6 | 43.3 mi | 43m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 31.5 mi | 31m |
| West Grand Parkway South | 22.7 mi | 26m |
| Northwest Freeway | 19.4 mi | 22m |
| East State Highway 6 | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| East Loop 340 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
TX 6
— 69 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on US 90 Alt
68 ft
·
3 sec
·
Jackson Street
2
Turn slight right onto US 90 Alt
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 90 Alt
3
Continue on US 90 Alt
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
East US Highway 90A
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
5
Turn left onto FM 359
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 359
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on Mason Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Mason Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn left onto TX 99
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Grand Parkway South Frontage Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp onto TX 99
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
TX 99
Toward TX 99 North
9
Merge onto TX 99
23 mi
·
26 min
·
West Grand Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 290 West, US 290 East: Austin, Houston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 290 West: Austin
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto US 290; TX 6
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Northwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto TX 6
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
TX 6
Toward College Station, Bryan
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on TX 6
11 mi
·
12 min
·
TX 6
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto TX 6
58 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
TX 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 6
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North State Highway 6
19
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
20
Continue on TX 6
37 mi
·
37 min
·
North State Highway 6
21
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Memorial Street
22
Continue on TX 6
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East State Highway 6
23
Take the exit onto TX 6
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
TX 6
24
Turn right onto Loop 340
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Loop 340
25
Take the exit
354 ft
·
10 sec
26
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 35 North
27
Merge onto I 35; US 77
31 mi
·
31 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
49 mi
·
51 min
·
I 35W
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Use the slight left lane.
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
30
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Freeway
31
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Allen Avenue
32
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Freeway
33
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Trip Plan
To keep your 4-hour drive stress-free, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since the route relies heavily on local roads, avoid leaving during peak traffic hours if you want to maintain your estimated time of arrival. Keep your $39 fuel budget in mind when selecting gas stations, as local roads may offer different pricing than major highway corridors. Because you have no long uninterrupted stretches, use your single planned stop to reset your focus before tackling the next series of turns. Staying flexible with your departure time is your biggest advantage for this specific trip, allowing you to bypass the densest parts of local congestion.
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 131.9 miles from Richmond, TX, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69 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 58 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.9 miles or 2h 32m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Worth, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Richmond, 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 Richmond, TX
This is one driving day of about 263.7 miles and 4h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Richmond, 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 TX 6 for about 69 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 131.9 mi from Richmond, TX · 2h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 131.9 miles from Richmond, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before TX 6 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69 miles.
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
$39.85 one way
$79.69 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $43.61 | $87.23 |
| premium | $4.54 | $47.08 | $94.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.22 | $116.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.1 | 0 | $27.69 | $12.66 |
| Efficient EV | 65.9 | 0 | $23.07 | $10.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.5 | 1 | $36.92 | $16.88 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Wednesday
Local time
11:26 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
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
4h 50m 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 Richmond, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 263.7 miles and takes about 4h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TX 6, I 35W, North State Highway 6. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 131.9 miles from Richmond, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.85 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 demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 263.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.1 miles (TX 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Richmond, TX and Fort Worth, TX, road signs point toward Houston, College Station and Bryan.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 92 ft to 819 ft elevation with about 804 ft of total climbing.
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