Drive Time
6h 1m
Distance
354.4 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Long day tripThe drive from Rockport, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 354.4 miles and takes about 6h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on FM 1069 North, Highway 188, Farm to Market Road 136 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.73 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
177.2 miles from Rockport, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .
Expect a 6h 1m drive with frequent turns across 354.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FM 1069 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 188 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Farm to Market Road 136 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Alamo Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Alamo Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 183 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Jefferson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Esplanade Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Rockport, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
Start on East Market Street
Continue on FM 1069 North
Turn right onto State Highway 188
Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 136
Continue straight
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn right onto South Alamo Street
Continue on North Alamo Street
Continue on US Highway 183
Continue on South Jefferson Street
Continue on North US Highway 183
Continue on South Esplanade Street
Continue on North US Highway 183
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn right onto South Magnolia Avenue
Continue on US 183
Continue on South Colorado Street
Continue on United States Highway 183
Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue
Turn straight onto South Freeway
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
Turn left onto South Freeway
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 177.2 miles or 3h 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Worth, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Rockport, 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 Rockport, TX
This is one driving day of about 354.4 miles and 6h 1m.
These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.
Late stop town
Meal stop
177 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 177.2 mi from Rockport, TX
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 177.2 miles from Rockport, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| regular | $3.78 | $52.73 | $105.45 |
| midgrade | $4.25 | $59.33 | $118.65 |
| premium | $4.59 | $64.06 | $128.11 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $55.71 | $111.43 |
Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 124 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.
Origin
Late night in Rockport on Saturday
Local time
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Fort Worth on Saturday
Local time
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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