This 524.6-mile journey from Cameron Park Colonia, TX, to Fort Worth, TX, will take approximately 8 hours and 11 minutes of driving time. Given its length and duration, it's best suited for a two-day trip, allowing you to split the drive and make the most of your time on the road. You'll be traveling primarily on local roads, with a 0% highway share, so expect a more relaxed pace. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $80. This drive takes you across the vast Great Plains region of Texas, offering a true sense of the open road.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
258 miles from Cameron Park Colonia, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
U.S. Highway 77
126.7 mi
2h 20m
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi
1h 39m
Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi
54m
I 35W
49.2 mi
51m
US Highway 181 South
40.2 mi
45m
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi
35m
State Highway 80
23.6 mi
25m
I 37
19.7 mi
19m
Longest stretch:
U.S. Highway 77
— 126.7 mi, about 2h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cameron Park Colonia, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
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Start on Eduardo Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·Eduardo Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Avenida Florencia
141 ft·8 sec·Avenida Florencia
3
Turn right onto Avenida Eduardo
0.2 mi·37 sec·Avenida Eduardo
4
Turn right onto FM 1847
2.9 mi·4 min·Paredes Line Road
5
Turn left onto FM 511
1.4 mi·2 min·FM 511
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward TX 550 Toll North, TX 169 Toll North
7
Merge onto I 169; TX 550 Toll
2.1 mi·2 min·Interstate 169
8
Merge onto I 69E; US 77; US 83
2.2 mi·2 min·North Expressway
9
Continue on I 69E; US 77; US 83
102 mi·1 hr 53 min·U.S. Highway 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·14 sec
11
Merge onto I 69E; US 77
1.2 mi·1 min·I 69E; US 77
12
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
12 mi·12 min·U.S. Highway 77
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
14
Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road
485 ft·17 sec·US Highway 77 Frontage Road
15
Turn right onto County Road 10
1.0 mi·4 min·County Road 10
16
Turn left onto County Road 79
4.0 mi·15 min·County Road 79
17
Turn left onto County Road 18
0.2 mi·43 sec·County Road 18
18
Turn sharp right
1.1 mi·2 min
19
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·57 sec
20
Merge onto US 77
2.3 mi·2 min·Driscoll Bypass
21
Continue on US 77
13 mi·14 min·U.S. Highway 77
22
Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E
1.4 mi·1 min·I 37; US 77; I 69E
23
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi·1 min
24
Continue on I 37
18 mi·18 min·I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward TX 359: Mathis, Skidmore
26
Turn right onto TX 359
12 mi·16 min·State Highway 359
27
At end of road, turn left onto US 181
0.8 mi·55 sec·South 8th Street
28
Continue on US 181
40 mi·45 min·US Highway 181 South
29
Continue on US 181
1.2 mi·1 min·South Sunset Strip Drive
30
Turn right onto TX 72; TX 239
0.8 mi·1 min·West Main Street
31
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 72; TX 239
233 ft·3 sec·East Main Street
32
Continue on FM 792
8.4 mi·10 min·Helena Road
33
Turn straight onto TX 80
24 mi·25 min·State Highway 80
34
Continue on TX 80
1.0 mi·2 min·South Nixon Avenue
35
Continue on TX 80; TX 97
31 mi·35 min·State Highway 80 North
36
Continue on US 183
10 mi·11 min·US 183
37
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi·8 min·South Colorado Street
38
Continue on US 183
0.2 mi·16 sec·United States Highway 183
39
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·35 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
40
Merge onto TX 130 Toll
59 mi·54 min·Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 35 North: WacoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
42
Merge onto I 35
65 mi·1 hr 6 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Continue on I 35
6.6 mi·7 min·South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi·33 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
49 mi·51 min·I 35W
Toward I 35W: Fort WorthUse the slight left lane.
46
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 49AToward Allen AvenueUse the slight right lane.
47
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi·18 sec·South Freeway
48
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft·12 sec·East Allen Avenue
49
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft·5 sec·South Freeway
50
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Trip Plan
For this 8-hour, 11-minute drive, splitting the journey over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Plan for at least two stops to refuel and stretch your legs, ensuring you stay comfortable throughout the 524.6 miles. Departing earlier in the morning will give you ample daylight for driving and allow you to reach your overnight stop at a reasonable hour. Given the route's reliance on local roads, pay close attention to posted speed limits and be aware of potential changes in road conditions. With a fuel cost estimate of $80, budget accordingly for gas, especially as you'll be covering a significant distance without highway efficiency.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 258 miles from Cameron Park Colonia, TX, or about 5h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126.7 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 114 miles or 2h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 258 miles or 5h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 258 miles or 5h 9m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 37m
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 Cameron Park Colonia, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cameron Park Colonia, TX
Aim for roughly 258 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Fort Worth, TX
Aim for roughly 258 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 114 miles from Cameron Park Colonia, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Highway 77 for about 126.7 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 30
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 515.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Avenida Florencia
At end of road, turn left onto Avenida Florencia
Navigation decision point
6
302.7 mi into trip|~6h 4m 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
7
361.6 mi into trip|~6h 59m 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
7
466.3 mi into trip|~8h 47m 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
7
515.5 mi into trip|~9h 39m 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
$77.97 one way
$155.94 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg181 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$85.34
$170.69
premium
$4.54
$92.13
$184.26
diesel
$5.61
$113.93
$227.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$78
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$208–$318
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 180.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $54 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
154.8
1
$54.18
$24.77
Efficient EV
129
1
$45.15
$20.64
EV Truck/SUV
206.4
2
$72.24
$33.02
Gas CO2
181 kg
EV CO2
60 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
Cameron Park Colonia, TX
Morning
in Cameron Park Colonia on Sunday
Local time
7:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Morning
in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
7:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
4 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
9h 40m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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.
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
National Historical Park
On May 8, 1846, U.S. and Mexican troops clashed on the prairie of Palo Alto. The battle was the first in a two-year long war that changed the map of North America. Although the two countries have deve...
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...
Protecting sixty-six miles of wild coastline along the Gulf of America, the narrow barrier island is home to one of the last intact coastal prairie habitats in the United States. Along the hypersaline...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its extensive use of local roads, including Avenida Florencia, Avenida Eduardo, and Paredes Line Road, with no highway segments at all. You'll be navigating a more intimate driving experience, covering 524.6 miles at a steady pace. The lack of highway travel suggests a journey that prioritizes local scenery and a more direct connection to the landscape rather than high-speed transit. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the overall profile is that of a long-distance drive that requires consistent attention.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
50 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 126.7 mi on U.S. Highway 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Highway 77 and Purple Heart Trail. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Avenida Florencia.
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 30 significant decision points across 516 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 0.3 miles (Avenida Florencia): Navigation decision point; at 302.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 361.6 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.
Between Cameron Park Colonia, TX and Fort Worth, TX, road signs point toward Skidmore and Waco.
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
The longest stretch is about 126.7 miles on U.S. Highway 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 258 miles on day one.
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 0.3 miles (Avenida Florencia): Navigation decision point; at 302.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 361.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, Waco Mammoth National Monument and Padre Island National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.7 hours each way, a round trip means 19.4 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.
