Bovina, TX to Fort Worth, TX is 414.4 miles and takes about 7h 9m via US 84, with a fuel budget near $63 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive will take you across the Texas Great Plains, offering a straightforward journey from one point in the state to another. Given its duration and the primary road, this is a solid option for a single-day trip if you're looking to cover ground efficiently. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, making it a predictable and manageable drive for most travelers.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
207.2 miles from Bovina, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 84
232.9 mi
3h 57m
US Highway 84
73.9 mi
1h 14m
East Highway 84
26.9 mi
26m
TX 214
20.6 mi
21m
East American Boulevard
17.8 mi
18m
West Freeway
15.2 mi
17m
TX 86
9 mi
9m
Slaton Road
4.8 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 232.9 mi, about 3h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bovina, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
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Start on TX 86
9.0 mi·9 min·TX 86
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Turn right onto TX 214
21 mi·21 min·TX 214
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Keep slight right at fork
323 ft·5 sec
4
Turn straight onto US 70; TX 214
0.3 mi·42 sec·North 1st Street
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Turn left onto US 84
18 mi·18 min·East American Boulevard
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Continue on US 84
8.0 mi·7 min·US 84
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Continue on US 84
42 mi·43 min·US 84
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Merge onto US 84
4.0 mi·4 min·Avenue Q
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Continue on US 84
4.8 mi·6 min·Slaton Road
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Continue on US 84
6.9 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
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Continue on US 84
4.5 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 84
20 mi·20 min·East Highway 84
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Continue on US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
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Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·16 sec·East 15th Street
15
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi·37 sec·Ralls Road
16
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi·2 min·North Avenue F
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At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US Highway 84
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Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
183 mi·3 hr 5 min·US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: AbileneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 30
15 mi·17 min·West Freeway
Exit 421Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort WorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit onto US 377
0.2 mi·12 sec·US 377
Exit 15AToward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, DentonUse the slight right lane.
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Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 35W South: Waco
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Merge onto I 35W; US 287 Bus
0.1 mi·6 sec·South Freeway
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Take the exit onto US 287 Bus
0.5 mi·1 min·US 287 Bus
Exit 49BToward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen AvenueUse the slight right lane.
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Continue on South Freeway
0.4 mi·46 sec·South Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
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Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of just over 7 hours, this trip is comfortably achievable in a single day. Aim for an early morning departure from Bovina to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. You'll have about 2 stops planned, which should provide ample opportunity for fuel and rest without significantly extending your travel time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 232.9 miles on US 84, as services can be spaced out in some sections of the Great Plains.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 207.2 miles from Bovina, TX, or about 3h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 232.9 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 91 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 207.2 miles or 3h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 4m
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 Bovina, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bovina, TX
This is one driving day of about 414.4 miles and 7h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Bovina, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 84 for about 232.9 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 97.7 and 413.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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97.7 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|US 84 / Avenue Q
Merge onto US 84 / Avenue Q
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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214.5 mi into trip|~3h 42m in|US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
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397.5 mi into trip|~6h 48m 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
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412.8 mi into trip|~7h 5m 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...
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413.6 mi into trip|~7h 7m 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
$62.62 one way
$125.23 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg145 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$68.54
$137.08
premium
$4.54
$73.99
$147.98
diesel
$5.61
$91.49
$182.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 145 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
124.3
1
$43.51
$19.89
Efficient EV
103.6
1
$36.26
$16.58
EV Truck/SUV
165.8
2
$58.02
$26.52
Gas CO2
145 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (67% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Bovina, TX
Late night
in Bovina on Sunday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Late night
in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Roscoe, TX
207 mi in
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
26 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
7h 9m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the journey on major roads like US 84. Expect long, uninterrupted stretches, including one segment of 232.9 miles solely on US 84. The character of the drive will likely remain consistent, characterized by the efficiency of highway travel rather than winding scenic byways. You'll experience the predictable pace of covering significant distances on a primary artery connecting these two Texas locations.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 232.9 mi on US 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and US Highway 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 97.7 miles in near US 84 / Avenue Q.
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 414.4 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: at 97.7 miles (US 84 / Avenue Q): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 214.5 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 397.5 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 7h 9m. Total distance: 414.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 9m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 232.9 miles on US 84. 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 97.7 miles (US 84 / Avenue Q): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 214.5 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 397.5 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.3 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.
