Origin
Benbrook, TX
Late night in Benbrook on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benbrook, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benbrook, TX
Mark Direen
Fort Worth, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute between Benbrook and Fort Worth, this 13.6-mile trip is an ideal day excursion. Expect to spend about 18 minutes on the road, making it a highly efficient connection within the Great Plains region. You will navigate via the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, the South Freeway, and Wade Hampton Street. With a fuel cost of only $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly route for travelers. Because the entire trip is easily completed in under half an hour, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. It is a straightforward local drive that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| South Freeway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Wade Hampton Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Benbrook Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Loop 820 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mercedes Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Allen Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
— 7.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benbrook, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on Wade Hampton Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wade Hampton Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Mercedes Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Mercedes Street
3
Take the ramp
128 ft
·
4 sec
4
Turn right onto US 377
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Benbrook Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Southwest Loop 820
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Southwest Loop 820
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 20 East
7
Merge onto I 20
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 437
Toward I 35W: Denton, Waco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35W North: Denton
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
11
Merge onto I 35W
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Freeway
14
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Allen Avenue
15
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Freeway
16
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 13.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Mercedes Street
At end of road, turn left onto Mercedes Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 35W: Denton, Waco
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: Denton, Waco
5
9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35W North: Denton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 35W North: Denton
7
13.1 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
$2.05 one way
$4.11 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
S 15 mph
20% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 3:29PM CDT until April 14 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 3:26PM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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
12 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
18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This 13.6-mile route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, requiring your full attention as you transition between different road types. Only 25% of your journey takes place on highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, which spans 7.2 miles. Expect the road personality to shift from these faster highway sections to more technical, turn-heavy segments as you approach your destination. It is not a monotonous interstate cruise, but rather a dynamic drive that demands a bit of navigation through the local infrastructure.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Mercedes Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 13.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Mercedes Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: 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 Benbrook, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
Waco
8.6 mi in
|
~11m
About the Cities
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 18m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. 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 0.4 miles (Mercedes Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: 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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