Buna, TX to Fort Worth, TX is 291.8 miles and takes about 5h 46m via US Highway 175 West and US 69, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route keeps you within Texas, moving from the Great Plains region to another part of the Great Plains. With 87% of the drive on highways, expect a relatively straightforward trip. It's a single-day drive that should be manageable for most, especially if you're looking for a direct path between these two points.
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
145.9 miles from Buna, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 175 West
68.5 mi
1h 14m
US 69
53.6 mi
1h 3m
US 96
34.4 mi
38m
State Highway 63
31.1 mi
46m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.1 mi
22m
US Highway 175
20.8 mi
22m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
19.7 mi
21m
United States Highway 69
18.6 mi
20m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 175 West
— 68.5 mi, about 1h 14m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~5,669 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~614 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buna, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on TX 62
0.7 mi·1 min·TX 62
2
Turn right onto US 96
34 mi·38 min·US 96
3
Turn left onto US 190; TX 63
1.6 mi·1 min·US 190; TX 63
4
Turn right onto TX 63
31 mi·46 min·State Highway 63
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
6
Merge onto US 69
19 mi·20 min·United States Highway 69
7
Continue on US 69
2.5 mi·3 min·East Denman Avenue
8
Turn right onto US 69 Bus
0.6 mi·1 min·South Chestnut Street
9
Turn straight
304 ft·11 sec
10
Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus
1.2 mi·2 min·South Timberland Drive
11
Turn left onto US 69 Bus; TX 103
2.1 mi·3 min·Kurth Drive
12
At end of road, turn left onto TX 103; Loop 287
0.6 mi·59 sec·Loop 287 Frontage Road
13
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·21 sec
14
Merge onto US 69
54 mi·1 hr 3 min·US 69
15
Turn left onto US 175
0.2 mi·19 sec·Alexander Boulevard
16
Continue on US 175
0.6 mi·56 sec·Frankston Highway
17
Continue on US 175
9.6 mi·10 min·US Highway 175 West
18
Turn slight right
3.8 mi·4 min
19
Merge onto US 175
1.9 mi·2 min·East Pine Street
20
Continue on US 175
21 mi·22 min·US Highway 175
21
Continue on US 175 Bus
2.5 mi·4 min·East Corsicana Street
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus
59 mi·1 hr 3 min·US Highway 175 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 20 West: Fort WorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto I 20
21 mi·22 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on I 20
20 mi·21 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 437Toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, DentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 35W North: DentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
29
Merge onto I 35W
3.2 mi·3 min·South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 49AToward Allen AvenueUse the slight right lane.
31
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi·18 sec·South Freeway
32
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft·12 sec·East Allen Avenue
33
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft·5 sec·South Freeway
34
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5h 46m drive, consider an early morning departure from Buna to avoid any potential afternoon congestion as you get closer to Fort Worth. With a total distance of just under 300 miles, it's definitely a one-day trip, so you have flexibility in timing your single recommended stop. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a major town could be around 68.5 miles on US Highway 175 West. The estimated fuel cost is around $42, so factor that into your budget before you leave.
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 145.9 miles from Buna, TX, or about 3h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.5 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 64 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.9 miles or 3h 2m 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 47m
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 Buna, 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 Buna, TX
This is one driving day of about 291.8 miles and 5h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Buna, 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 US Highway 175 West for about 68.5 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 186.9 and 291.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
186.9 mi into trip|~3h 51m in|US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
245.8 mi into trip|~4h 54m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
8
287.3 mi into trip|~5h 40m in
Take the exit toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
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 South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
7
287.6 mi into trip|~5h 40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35W North: Denton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35W North: Denton
7
291.3 mi into trip|~5h 45m 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
$39.97 one way
$79.93 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg102 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$44.64
$89.29
premium
$4.23
$48.54
$97.08
diesel
$4.80
$55.10
$110.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
87.5
1
$30.64
$14.01
Efficient EV
73
0
$25.53
$11.67
EV Truck/SUV
116.7
1
$40.85
$18.68
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Buna, TX
Late night
in Buna on Sunday
Local time
1:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 0 to 5 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 17 at 6:27PM CDT until July 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 6:23PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Late night
in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
1:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Partly Cloudy
S 10 to 15 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 17 at 6:27PM CDT until July 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 6:23PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa 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
2 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 46m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 87% of the 291.8-mile trip on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 68.5 miles, primarily on US Highway 175 West. As you approach Fort Worth, expect an increase in traffic and more frequent exits as you transition from more rural cruising to an urban environment.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68.5 mi on US Highway 175 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 175 West and US 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 186.9 miles in near US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 291.8 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: at 186.9 miles (US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 245.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 287.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 46m. Total distance: 291.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 68.5 miles on US Highway 175 West. 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: at 186.9 miles (US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 245.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 287.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 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.
