This 323.8-mile drive from Beeville, TX to Fort Worth, TX will take you approximately 5 hours and 50 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. You'll mainly be on the Purple Heart Trail, Pickle Parkway, and I-35W, with 63% of the route being highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $50. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape. It's a straightforward route perfect for getting from point A to point B efficiently, with one recommended stop to break up the journey.
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
161.9 miles from Beeville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 3m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Beeville, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
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Start on North Madison A
125 ft·7 sec·North Madison A
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Turn right onto West Corpus Christi Street
376 ft·23 sec·West Corpus Christi Street
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Turn left onto US 181 Bus
0.9 mi·1 min·North Washington Street
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Continue on US 181 Bus
0.2 mi·17 sec·Northeast Washington Street
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Continue on US 181 Bus
1.2 mi·2 min·North Saint Mary's Street
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Turn slight right onto FM 3355
1.0 mi·1 min·Charco Road
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Take the ramp
0.4 mi·31 sec
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Continue on US 181
26 mi·30 min·US Highway 181 North
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Continue on US 181
1.2 mi·1 min·South Sunset Strip Drive
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Turn right onto TX 72; TX 239
0.8 mi·1 min·West Main Street
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Keep slight left at fork onto TX 72; TX 239
233 ft·3 sec·East Main Street
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Continue on FM 792
8.4 mi·10 min·Helena Road
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Turn straight onto TX 80
24 mi·25 min·State Highway 80
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Continue on TX 80
1.0 mi·2 min·South Nixon Avenue
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Continue on TX 80; TX 97
31 mi·35 min·State Highway 80 North
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Continue on US 183
10 mi·11 min·US 183
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Continue on US 183
4.9 mi·8 min·South Colorado Street
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Continue on US 183
0.2 mi·16 sec·United States Highway 183
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Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·35 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
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Merge onto TX 130 Toll
59 mi·54 min·Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 35 North: WacoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto I 35
65 mi·1 hr 6 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 35
6.6 mi·7 min·South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi·33 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
49 mi·51 min·I 35W
Toward I 35W: Fort WorthUse the slight left lane.
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 49AToward Allen AvenueUse the slight right lane.
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Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi·18 sec·South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft·12 sec·East Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft·5 sec·South Freeway
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Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour, 50-minute drive, departing in the morning will allow you to arrive in Fort Worth with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 97.7 miles, you can plan your breaks strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially when transitioning between the Purple Heart Trail and Pickle Parkway, as services can vary. Given the manageable duration, you have flexibility to depart a bit later if needed, but an earlier start is always recommended for longer drives.
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 161.9 miles from Beeville, TX, or about 3h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.7 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 71 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 161.9 miles or 3h 3m 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 49m
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 Beeville, 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 Beeville, TX
This is one driving day of about 323.8 miles and 5h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Beeville, 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 97.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 323.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|West Corpus Christi Street
Turn right onto West Corpus Christi Street
Navigation decision point
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110.4 mi into trip|~2h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
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169.4 mi into trip|~3h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 North: Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Waco
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274.1 mi into trip|~4h 58m in|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
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323.3 mi into trip|~5h 49m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.93 one way
$97.85 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg113 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$53.55
$107.11
premium
$4.54
$57.81
$115.62
diesel
$5.61
$71.49
$142.98
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
97.1
1
$34.00
$15.54
Efficient EV
81
0
$28.33
$12.95
EV Truck/SUV
129.5
1
$45.33
$20.72
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Beeville, TX
Morning
in Beeville on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Morning
in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 10 to 15 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 7:31AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:25AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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
6 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 50m 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.
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...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 245.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 63% of the miles on faster roads. The Purple Heart Trail will present the longest continuous stretch at 97.7 miles, offering a solid segment of driving before transitioning. As you progress, you'll move from the Purple Heart Trail and Pickle Parkway onto I-35W, a common interstate experience. This route is designed for steady progress rather than winding scenic byways.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.7 mi on Purple Heart Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Purple Heart Trail and Pickle Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Corpus Christi Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 323.8 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 (West Corpus Christi Street): Navigation decision point; at 110.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Beeville, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 50m. Total distance: 323.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 97.7 miles on Purple Heart Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Corpus Christi Street): Navigation decision point; at 110.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.4 miles: 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fort Worth, TX before the return drive.
