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Trip from Bartlett, 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
2h 34m
Distance
142.4 mi
229 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bartlett, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
This 142.4-mile journey from Bartlett to Fort Worth, Texas, is a manageable one-day trip, clocking in at around 2 hours and 34 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the Purple Heart Trail and I-35W, with a segment on State Highway 95. The drive is estimated to cost about $22 in fuel, making it an economical option for a quick getaway. As both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, expect a consistent landscape throughout your travels. This route offers a straightforward drive, perfect for those looking for a direct and efficient way to reach Fort Worth.
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
71.2 miles from Bartlett, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 59.2 mi | 59m |
| I 35W | 49.2 mi | 51m |
| State Highway 95 | 16.9 mi | 19m |
| South Jack Kultgen Expressway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Southeast H K Dodgen Loop | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| South Franklin Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North General Bruce Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Dalton Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 59.2 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on FM 487
85 ft
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6 sec
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East Clark Street
2
Turn right onto TX 95
0.6 mi
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1 min
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North Dalton Street
3
Continue on TX 95
4.7 mi
·
5 min
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State Highway 95
4
Continue on TX 95; FM 2268
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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South Franklin Street
5
Continue on TX 95
12 mi
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14 min
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State Highway 95
6
Continue on Loop 363
6.5 mi
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8 min
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Southeast H K Dodgen Loop
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto North General Bruce Drive
0.7 mi
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1 min
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North General Bruce Drive
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 35 North
9
Merge onto I 35
26 mi
·
26 min
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Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 35
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi
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33 min
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Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
49 mi
·
51 min
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I 35W
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Use the slight left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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South Freeway
15
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
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12 sec
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East Allen Avenue
16
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft
·
5 sec
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South Freeway
17
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 34 minutes, this trip works well as a single-day excursion, offering flexibility in your departure time. You'll have ample opportunity to stop and stretch your legs, with only one suggested stop in the data. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 59.2-mile stretch on the Purple Heart Trail, as services might be less frequent than on major interstates. Aim to leave in the morning to enjoy the full day at your destination in Fort Worth, and be prepared for increased traffic as you get closer.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.2 miles from Bartlett, TX, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.2 miles.
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 31 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.2 miles or 1h 20m 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 7m
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 Bartlett, 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 Bartlett, TX
This is one driving day of about 142.4 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Bartlett, 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.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 59.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Hill County Southbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Bicentennial Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.4 mi from route
~4 min detour
Crowley, Texas
Hours: 6 am–9 pm
+18172972201
Visit websiteForest Park Miniature Railroad
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Fort Worth, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+18179665509
Visit websiteDoris D Miller Park
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
Waco, Texas
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteCultural Activities Center
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~11 min detour
First break
4.3 mi from route
~11 min detour
Temple, Texas
Hours: 8:30 am–4 pm
+12547739926
Visit websiteFort Worth Herd
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~12 min detour
Home stretch
4.7 mi from route
~12 min detour
Fort Worth, Texas
Hours: 11:30 am–4 pm
+18173364373
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 142.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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TX 95 / North Dalton Street
Turn right onto TX 95 / North Dalton Street
Navigation decision point
5
27 mi into trip
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~35m in
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I 35 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge onto I 35 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
92.8 mi into trip
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~1h 42m in
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I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
7
142 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m 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
5
142.4 mi into trip
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~2h 34m in
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East Allen Avenue
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.52 one way
$43.03 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $23.55 | $47.10 |
| premium | $4.54 | $25.42 | $50.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.44 | $62.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.95 | $6.84 |
| Efficient EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.46 | $5.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57 | 0 | $19.94 | $9.11 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Bartlett, TX
Morning in Bartlett on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Morning in Fort Worth on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
NW 15 mph
74% 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
13 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
2h 34m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 58.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive presents a mixed experience, with 51% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 59.2 miles on the Purple Heart Trail, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The transition to I-35W will likely involve more traffic and higher speeds, typical of a major interstate. As you approach Fort Worth, the highway character will become more pronounced, with multiple lanes and faster travel. The route isn't one continuous highway, but rather a blend that keeps the driving engaging.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.2 mi on Purple Heart Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 95 / North Dalton Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 95 / North Dalton Street): Navigation decision point; at 27 miles (I 35 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.8 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Bartlett, TX
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Bartlett Commercial Historic District — historic district in Bartlett, Bell County, Texas
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 2h 34m. Total distance: 142.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.2 miles on Purple Heart Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 95 / North Dalton Street): Navigation decision point; at 27 miles (I 35 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.8 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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