Origin
Aledo, TX
Morning in Aledo on Tuesday
Local time
10:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aledo, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
20.4 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aledo, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute between Aledo and Fort Worth, this 20.5-mile trip is an efficient way to cross the Great Plains. Clocking in at approximately 24 minutes, the route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion or a simple one-way journey. You will primarily navigate via FM 1187 and Interstate 20, making the trip straightforward and predictable. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly affordable drive that requires no overnight stops. Whether you are heading into the city for business or returning home, the convenience of this short distance makes it a stress-free travel option.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Freeway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| North FM 1187 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| I 20 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| US 287 Bus | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| US 377 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Interstate 20 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| FM 1187 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Freeway
— 15.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aledo, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on FM 1187
387 ft
·
11 sec
·
FM 1187
2
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 1187
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North FM 1187
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto East Interstate 20
415 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Interstate 20
Toward I 20E
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 20 East: Fort Worth
5
Merge onto I 20
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 20
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30
15 mi
·
17 min
·
West Freeway
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 377
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 377
Exit 15A
Toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35W South: Waco
9
Merge onto I 35W; US 287 Bus
0.1 mi
·
6 sec
·
South Freeway
10
Take the exit onto US 287 Bus
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 287 Bus
Exit 49B
Toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on South Freeway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FM 1187 / North FM 1187
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 1187 / North FM 1187
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 30 / West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
8
18.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 377
Take the exit onto US 377 toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15A
Toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377...
5
18.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35W South: Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 35W South: Waco
8
19.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 287 Bus
Take the exit onto US 287 Bus toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49B
Toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.08 one way
$6.16 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Fort Worth on Tuesday
Local time
10:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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
26m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise on this journey. While you will utilize I-20 East, the route is not defined by long, uninterrupted stretches of open interstate. Instead, you will find yourself navigating a mix of local roads that require more driver engagement than a standard high-speed highway trek. Because the highway share is 0 percent, you should prepare for a more localized driving experience as you transition between these two Texas points. It is a practical, functional drive that keeps you focused on the road ahead.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on West Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Freeway and North FM 1187. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near FM 1187 / North FM 1187.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 20.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (FM 1187 / North FM 1187): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles (US 377): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Aledo, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Denton along the way.
Denton
18.7 mi in
|
~23m
|
via US 377
About the Cities
Starting in Aledo, TX
Full guide →Arriving in Fort Worth, TX
Full guide →“Panther city” · Founded 1849
Fort Worth is a city in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. With a population of approximately 1,020,000, it is Texas' 5th largest city. It is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, which has a population exceeding 6 million. Sometimes referred to as Cowtown, it is by far closer to its cowboy roots than neighboring Dallas. This article also covers North Richland Hills, a neighboring community.
Top landmarks
- • Amon Carter Museum of American Art — art museum in Fort Worth, Texas
- • Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth — art museum
- • St. Patrick Cathedral in Fort Worth — church located in Fort Worth, Texas
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.2 miles on West Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fort Worth, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (FM 1187 / North FM 1187): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles (US 377): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Worth, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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