Origin
Terrell, TX
Night in Terrell on Thursday
Local time
11:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Terrell, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
68.2 mi
110 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
23 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Terrell, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
Spanning 69.8 miles across the Great Plains, your trip from Terrell to Fort Worth is a straightforward journey typically taking about 1 hour and 9 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it serves perfectly as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You should budget approximately $11 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating through the local landscape rather than relying on major interstates gives you a different perspective on the region. Since both cities are located within the Texas Great Plains, the geography remains consistent throughout your travel. This route is an ideal choice if you prefer a direct, no-fuss connection between these two points.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 68.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
23 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: excellent.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on major highways, opting instead for surface roads like South Adelaide Street, East Moore Avenue, and FM 148. This setup means the road's personality is defined by local traffic patterns and frequent turns rather than high-speed straightaways. Without a significant longest uninterrupted stretch, the drive requires constant attention to navigation. Because you are avoiding the highway, the pace is more measured and reflective of the local infrastructure connecting these two Texas cities.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 22 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
722 ft
427 ft
Total Climb
617 ft
Total Descent
473 ft
Highest Point
722 ft
~39 mi in
Elevation Range
295 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway and Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 68.2 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
63.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
63.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
67.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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 Terrell, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Denton along the way.
Denton
63.7 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 22 mi | 23m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 19.7 mi | 21m |
| I 20 | 18 mi | 19m |
| South Freeway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| FM 148 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Moore Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Allen Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Adelaide Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
— 22 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrell, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on Spur 226
148 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Virginia Street
2
Turn right
322 ft
·
15 sec
3
Turn right onto South Adelaide Street
189 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Adelaide Street
4
Turn left onto US 80
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Moore Avenue
5
Turn left onto FM 148
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 148
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 20 West: Dallas
7
Merge onto I 20
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 20
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 20
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 35W North: Denton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
13
Merge onto I 35W
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Freeway
16
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Allen Avenue
17
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Freeway
18
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.1 mi from Terrell, TX · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 68.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Terrell, 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
$10.42 one way
$20.84 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $11.42 | $22.83 |
| premium | $4.59 | $12.33 | $24.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.15 | $30.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
23 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Buc-ee's - Tesla Supercharger
Terrell, TX
Tesla
24 DCFC
Exxon - Tesla Supercharger
Balch Springs, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
Exxon - Tesla Supercharger
Grand Prairie, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
Grand Prairie, TX Rechargery Relay - S Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie, TX
IONNA
10 DCFC
WinCo Foods - Duncanville
Duncanville, TX
eVgo Network
8 DCFC
Texas Best Smokehouse - Tesla Supercharger
Dallas, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Arlington, TX - East Bardin Road - Tesla Supercharger
Arlington, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
IKEA Store 535 (Grand Prairie, TX)
Grand Prairie, TX
Electrify America
6 DCFC
Tesla: 5
eVgo Network: 5
ChargePoint Network: 3
RACETRAC: 2
Blink Network: 2
HYPERFUEL: 1
EV Connect: 1
IONNA: 1
Electrify America: 1
WALMART: 1
Non-Networked: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.16 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.55 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Night in Fort Worth on Thursday
Local time
11:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 10 to 15 mph
9% chance
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
14 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
1h 16m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Terrell, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, I 20. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.1 miles from Terrell, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.42 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 68.2 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Terrell, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Denton along the way.
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