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Trip from Bunker Hill Village, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 42m
Distance
257.8 mi
415 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 29m
★
6 AM
4h 43m
8 AM
5h 10m
10 AM
4h 52m
12 PM
4h 49m
3 PM
4h 54m
5 PM
5h 8m
8 PM
4h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bunker Hill Village, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
Bunker Hill Village, TX to Fort Worth, TX is 257.8 miles and takes about 4h 42m via TX 6 and I-35W, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the eastern edge of the Great Plains in Texas to its heartland, offering a straightforward journey. Given its highway-focused profile and manageable duration, it's a solid choice for a single-day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, so expect a consistent pace. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss.
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
128.9 miles from Bunker Hill Village, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 6 | 69 mi | 1h 15m |
| I 35W | 49.2 mi | 51m |
| North State Highway 6 | 43.3 mi | 43m |
| Northwest Freeway | 35.5 mi | 40m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 31.5 mi | 31m |
| East State Highway 6 | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| West Sam Houston Tollway North | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| East Loop 340 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
TX 6
— 69 mi, about 1h 15m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~2,789 veh/hr typical · worst 3,569
Quietest
2 AM
~423 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 96 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 Bunker Hill Village, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on Bunker Hill Road
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Bunker Hill Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Taylorcrest Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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Taylorcrest Road
3
Turn right onto Bunker Hill Road
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Bunker Hill Road
4
Turn left onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Katy Freeway Frontage Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward SHT North, SHT South
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward SHT North
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto SHT
4.4 mi
·
5 min
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West Sam Houston Tollway North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto SHT
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
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West Sam Houston Tollway North
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto SHT
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
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West Sam Houston Tollway North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 290 West: Austin
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto US 290
35 mi
·
40 min
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Northwest Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit onto TX 6
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
TX 6
Toward College Station, Bryan
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
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19 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on TX 6
11 mi
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12 min
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TX 6
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto TX 6
58 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
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TX 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 6
5.8 mi
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5 min
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North State Highway 6
19
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi
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3 min
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South Main Street
20
Continue on TX 6
37 mi
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37 min
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North State Highway 6
21
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi
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2 min
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South Memorial Street
22
Continue on TX 6
9.1 mi
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9 min
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East State Highway 6
23
Take the exit onto TX 6
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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TX 6
24
Turn right onto Loop 340
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Loop 340
25
Take the exit
354 ft
·
10 sec
26
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 35 North
27
Merge onto I 35; US 77
31 mi
·
31 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
49 mi
·
51 min
·
I 35W
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Use the slight left lane.
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
30
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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South Freeway
31
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
12 sec
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East Allen Avenue
32
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft
·
5 sec
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South Freeway
33
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Trip Plan
For this 4h 42m drive, departing in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight, especially since it's designed as a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $39, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is wise, though you're unlikely to face long stretches without services. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 69 miles on TX 6, so plan a brief stop before or after this segment if you like. Given the moderate distance, you have flexibility; consider a short break around the halfway point to stretch your legs and stay alert.
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 128.9 miles from Bunker Hill Village, TX, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69 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 57 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.9 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 53m
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 Bunker Hill Village, 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 Bunker Hill Village, TX
This is one driving day of about 257.8 miles and 4h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Bunker Hill Village, 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 TX 6 for about 69 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 128.9 miles from Bunker Hill Village, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before TX 6 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69 miles.
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
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Hill County Southbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
Pilot 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
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.3 mi from route
Forest 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 websiteExitusVR
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~11 min detour
4.3 mi from route
~11 min detour
Houston, Texas
+17133440525
Visit websiteThe Escape Game Houston (Galleria)
5.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~11 min detour
4.5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Houston, Texas
Hours: 8 am–12 pm
+17136365541
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 255 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 208.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.9 mi into trip
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~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SHT North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SHT North
7
9.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 290 West: Austin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 290 West: Austin
7
45.2 mi into trip
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~56m in
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TX 6
Take the exit onto TX 6 toward College Station, Bryan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward College Station, Bryan
7
45.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
208.1 mi into trip
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~3h 49m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.70 one way
$77.40 round trip
$3.81/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $42.82 | $85.64 |
| premium | $4.57 | $46.33 | $92.67 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $63.70 | $127.40 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.44
Sam Houston Tollway
(5.5 mi)
$0.44
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.3 | 0 | $27.07 | $12.37 |
| Efficient EV | 64.5 | 0 | $22.56 | $10.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.1 | 1 | $36.09 | $16.50 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Bunker Hill Village, TX
Morning in Bunker Hill Village on Saturday
Local time
6:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Partly Sunny
NE 5 to 10 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Morning in Fort Worth on Saturday
Local time
6:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 0 to 5 mph
0% 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
3 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
4h 42m 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
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 177.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 80% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of TX 6, including a continuous segment of 69 miles. The journey is designed for steady progress, meaning you'll encounter fewer delays and more consistent speeds. While not a winding scenic byway, the efficiency of the major highways allows you to cover ground quickly. Expect a profile that keeps you moving, making it a practical choice for covering distance.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69 mi on TX 6.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 6 and I 35W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 25 significant decision points across 257.8 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 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.2 miles (TX 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
863 ft
78 ft
Total Climb
886 ft
Total Descent
312 ft
Highest Point
863 ft
~239.4 mi in
Elevation Range
785 ft
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.
Between Bunker Hill Village, TX and Fort Worth, TX, road signs point toward College Station and Bryan.
College Station
45.2 mi in
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~56m
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via TX 6
Bryan
45.2 mi in
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~56m
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via TX 6
About the Cities
Starting in Bunker Hill Village, TX
Full guide →Founded 1954
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
- • Kimbell Art Museum — art museum in Fort Worth, Texas
- • Amon Carter Museum of American Art — art museum in Fort Worth, Texas
- • Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth — art museum
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 4h 42m. Total distance: 257.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 69 miles on TX 6. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.44 in tolls one way, starting with Sam Houston Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 15 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.
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. There are 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.2 miles (TX 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Fort Worth, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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