Origin
San Angelo, TX
Afternoon in San Angelo on Sunday
Local time
4:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Angelo, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Drive Time
3h 32m
Distance
229.7 mi
370 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 20m
★
6 AM
3h 33m
8 AM
3h 57m
10 AM
3h 41m
12 PM
3h 39m
3 PM
3h 43m
5 PM
3h 56m
8 PM
3h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Angelo, TX
Mark Direen
Fort Worth, TX
Talena Reese
Trip Overview
The drive from San Angelo, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 229.7 miles and takes about 3h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, East 6th Street, Loop 306 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
114.9 miles from San Angelo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 32m drive with frequent turns across 229.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 32m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from San Angelo, TX to Fort Worth, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Loop 306 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Houston Harte Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 277 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Danville Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Winters Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Angelo, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on East Harris Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Harris Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto East 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 6th Street
4
Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 306 North
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Loop 306 North
5
Merge slight left onto East Houston Harte Expressway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Houston Harte Expressway
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 277 North: Bronte, Abilene
80 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
US 277 North: Bronte, Abilene
7
Turn left onto South Danville Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Danville Drive
8
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Winters Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 20 West: Fort Worth
11
Merge slight left
137 mi
·
2 hr 19 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
West Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35W South: Waco
15
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
South Freeway
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
17
Continue on South Freeway
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Freeway
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 114.9 miles from San Angelo, TX, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
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 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.9 miles or 1h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 54m
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 San Angelo, 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 San Angelo, TX
This is one driving day of about 229.7 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from San Angelo, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114.9 mi from San Angelo, TX · 1h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.9 miles from San Angelo, 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
$35.09 one way
$70.18 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $38.45 | $76.90 |
| premium | $4.59 | $41.52 | $83.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.03 | $102.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.9 | 0 | $24.12 | $11.03 |
| Efficient EV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.10 | $9.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.9 | 1 | $32.16 | $14.70 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 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
Afternoon in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
4:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
26 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
3h 32m 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 San Angelo, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 229.7 miles and takes about 3h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, East 6th Street, Loop 306 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.9 miles from San Angelo, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.09 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 32m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from San Angelo, TX to Fort Worth, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from San Angelo, TX to Fort Worth, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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