Origin
Snyder, TX
Afternoon in Snyder on Sunday
Local time
3:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Snyder, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Drive Time
5h 16m
Distance
342.9 mi
552 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 3m
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6 AM
5h 16m
8 AM
5h 43m
10 AM
5h 25m
12 PM
5h 23m
3 PM
5h 27m
5 PM
5h 42m
8 PM
5h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Snyder, TX
Thomas balabaud
Fort Worth, TX
Talena Reese
Trip Overview
The drive from Snyder, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 342.9 miles and takes about 5h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Service Road, Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, Loop 289 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.38 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
171.5 miles from Snyder, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 16m drive with frequent turns across 342.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Service Road 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 5h 16m 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 Snyder, TX to Fort Worth, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Service Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marshall Formby Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Loop 289 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate 27 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Loop 289 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spur 331 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Loop 289 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Service Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Snyder, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on County Road 145
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 145
2
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
3
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
5
Turn right onto West Service Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Service Road
6
Take the ramp slight left
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
36 mi
·
36 min
·
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward Loop 289
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Loop 289
9
Turn straight onto North Interstate 27
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Interstate 27
10
Turn left onto North Loop 289
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Loop 289
11
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
12
Merge slight left
7.5 mi
·
8 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
Spur 331: Southeast Drive
14
Keep slight right to continue on Spur 331: Southeast Drive
233 ft
·
6 sec
·
Spur 331: Southeast Drive
15
Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Southeast Loop 289
16
Turn right onto Southeast Drive
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Drive
17
Merge slight right onto Slaton Road
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Slaton Road
18
Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
19
Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
20
Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi
·
20 min
·
East Highway 84
21
Continue on North US Highway 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
22
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East 15th Street
23
Turn right onto Ralls Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ralls Road
24
Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue F
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 84
26
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi
·
3 hr 5 min
·
I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
27
Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
West Freeway
28
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
29
Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35W South: Waco
30
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
South Freeway
31
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
32
Continue on South Freeway
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Freeway
33
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 171.5 miles from Snyder, TX, or about 2h 38m 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 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 171.5 miles or 2h 38m 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 20m
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 Snyder, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Snyder, TX
This is one driving day of about 342.9 miles and 5h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Snyder, 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 171.5 mi from Snyder, TX · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
171 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 171.5 miles from Snyder, 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
$52.38 one way
$104.76 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
120 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $57.40 | $114.80 |
| premium | $4.59 | $61.98 | $123.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $76.18 | $152.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.9 | 1 | $36.00 | $16.46 |
| Efficient EV | 85.7 | 0 | $30.00 | $13.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 137.2 | 1 | $48.01 | $21.95 |
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 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
Afternoon in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
3:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
Sweetwater, TX
171 mi in
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
33 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
5h 16m 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 Snyder, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 342.9 miles and takes about 5h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Service Road, Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, Loop 289. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 171.5 miles from Snyder, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.38 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 straightforward 5h 16m 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 Snyder, TX to Fort Worth, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Snyder, TX to Fort Worth, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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