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Trip from Cameron Park, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 41m
Distance
516.4 mi
831 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$78
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 33m
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6 AM
9h 42m
8 AM
9h 59m
10 AM
9h 48m
12 PM
9h 46m
3 PM
9h 49m
5 PM
9h 58m
8 PM
9h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cameron Park, TX
Kelly
Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
This 516.4-mile journey from Cameron Park, TX to Fort Worth, TX will take approximately 9 hours and 41 minutes of driving time. Given the distance and duration, it's best suited for a 2-day trip, allowing you to break up the long haul. You'll navigate primarily via U.S. Highway 77, Purple Heart Trail, and Pickle Parkway. With an estimated fuel cost of $78, this is a budget-friendly option for a long-distance drive across the Great Plains region of Texas. Planning for about two stops will help you manage the 126.7-mile longest stretch on U.S. Highway 77.
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
258.2 miles from Cameron Park, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 10m into the drive .
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, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
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Start on Avenida Florencia
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2 min
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Avenida Florencia
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Turn left onto Avenida Gregory
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37 sec
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Avenida Gregory
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At end of road, turn right onto FM 1847
3.0 mi
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4 min
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Paredes Line Road
4
Turn left onto FM 511
1.4 mi
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2 min
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FM 511
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Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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28 sec
Toward TX 550 Toll North, TX 169 Toll North
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Merge onto I 169; TX 550 Toll
2.1 mi
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2 min
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Interstate 169
7
Merge onto I 69E; US 77; US 83
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2 min
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North Expressway
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Continue on I 69E; US 77; US 83
102 mi
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1 hr 53 min
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U.S. Highway 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
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14 sec
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Merge onto I 69E; US 77
1.2 mi
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1 min
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I 69E; US 77
11
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
12 mi
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12 min
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U.S. Highway 77
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Take the exit
0.3 mi
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34 sec
13
Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road
485 ft
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17 sec
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US Highway 77 Frontage Road
14
Turn right onto County Road 10
1.0 mi
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4 min
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County Road 10
15
Turn left onto County Road 79
4.0 mi
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15 min
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County Road 79
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Turn left onto County Road 18
0.2 mi
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43 sec
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County Road 18
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Turn sharp right
1.1 mi
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2 min
18
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
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57 sec
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Merge onto US 77
2.3 mi
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2 min
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Driscoll Bypass
20
Continue on US 77
13 mi
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14 min
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U.S. Highway 77
21
Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E
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1 min
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I 37; US 77; I 69E
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Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
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1 min
23
Continue on I 37
18 mi
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18 min
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I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.2 mi
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32 sec
Toward TX 359: Mathis, Skidmore
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Turn right onto TX 359
12 mi
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16 min
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State Highway 359
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At end of road, turn left onto US 181
0.8 mi
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55 sec
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South 8th Street
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Continue on US 181
40 mi
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45 min
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US Highway 181 South
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Continue on US 181
1.2 mi
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1 min
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South Sunset Strip Drive
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Turn right onto TX 72; TX 239
0.8 mi
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1 min
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West Main Street
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Keep slight left at fork onto TX 72; TX 239
233 ft
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3 sec
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East Main Street
31
Continue on FM 792
8.4 mi
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10 min
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Helena Road
32
Turn straight onto TX 80
24 mi
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25 min
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State Highway 80
33
Continue on TX 80
1.0 mi
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2 min
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South Nixon Avenue
34
Continue on TX 80; TX 97
31 mi
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35 min
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State Highway 80 North
35
Continue on US 183
10 mi
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11 min
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US 183
36
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi
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8 min
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South Colorado Street
37
Continue on US 183
0.2 mi
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16 sec
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United States Highway 183
38
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
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35 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
39
Merge onto TX 130 Toll
59 mi
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54 min
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Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
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49 sec
Toward I 35 North: Waco
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
41
Merge onto I 35
65 mi
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1 hr 6 min
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Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Continue on I 35
6.6 mi
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7 min
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South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi
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33 min
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Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
49 mi
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51 min
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I 35W
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Use the slight left lane.
45
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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35 sec
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
46
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
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18 sec
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South Freeway
47
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
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12 sec
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East Allen Avenue
48
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft
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5 sec
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South Freeway
49
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Trip Plan
For this 9-hour, 41-minute drive, splitting the trip over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight hours, especially if you plan to stop for the night midway. With only two suggested stops, be sure to plan them strategically, perhaps around the 126.7-mile mark on U.S. Highway 77, to allow for fuel and rest. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as a significant portion of this drive is on U.S. highways where services might be less frequent than on interstates. This trip's $78 fuel cost is manageable, but budgeting for a bit extra for unexpected needs is always wise.
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 258.2 miles from Cameron Park, TX, or about 5h 10m 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 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 258.2 miles or 5h 10m 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 258.2 miles or 5h 10m
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 38m
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, 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, 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, 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.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
170 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
341 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Austin, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
258 mi · about 4.8h in
A practical overnight split lands near New Braunfels, TX after about 258 miles or 4.8 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 114 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 258.2 miles from Cameron Park, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before U.S. Highway 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 126.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 258 miles or 4.8 hours on the road.
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.
Hill County Northbound Rest Area
0 mi from route
San Patricio County Southbound Rest Area
0 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Hill County Southbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Kenedy County Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Texas Travel Information Center at Harlingen
0.1 mi from route
San Patricio County Northbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Circle K
0.1 mi from route
Bell County Northbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Bell County Southbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Walburg Travel Center & Food Court
0.2 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Brownsville Event Center Running Trail
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Brownsville, Texas
Hours: Open 24 hours
Ernesto Gamez Cascade Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Brownsville, Texas
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+19568380162
Visit websiteForest 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 websiteGet Air Trampoline Park
4.2
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, short detour
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
Brownsville, Texas
Hours: 10 am–8 pm
+19564293782
Visit websiteIzzy Bounce`
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
Corpus Christi, Texas
Hours: 2–7 pm
+13615044050
Visit websiteJoe & Tony Oliveira Park
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, short detour
3.3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Brownsville, Texas
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+19565476861
Visit websiteChildren's Museum of Brownsville
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~9 min detour
3.6 mi from route
~9 min detour
Brownsville, TX
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+19565489300
Visit websiteGladys Porter Zoo
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~9 min detour
3.7 mi from route
~9 min detour
Brownsville, Texas
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+19565467187
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 295 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 516 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.8 mi into trip
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~3m in
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FM 1847 / Paredes Line Road
At end of road, turn right onto FM 1847 / Paredes Line Road
Navigation decision point
6
303.1 mi into trip
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~6h 5m 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
362.1 mi into trip
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~7h 1m 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
466.8 mi into trip
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~8h 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
7
516 mi into trip
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~9h 40m 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
$78.03 one way
$156.06 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
181 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $85.41 | $170.82 |
| premium | $4.54 | $92.20 | $184.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $114.01 | $228.03 |
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: 180.7 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 | 154.9 | 1 | $54.22 | $24.79 |
| Efficient EV | 129.1 | 1 | $45.18 | $20.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 206.6 | 2 | $72.30 | $33.05 |
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.
Origin
Cameron Park, TX
Late night in Cameron Park on Tuesday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Late night in Fort Worth on Tuesday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
29 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
9h 41m 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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 427.4
View on nps.gov
Padre Island National Seashore
National Seashore
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...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
$25
near mile 89
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a substantial highway experience, with 75% of the drive on highways, suggesting a fair amount of faster travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 126.7 miles on U.S. Highway 77, which could feel like a significant period of consistent driving. While the highway share is high, the use of U.S. Highways and named trails implies you might experience a mix of speeds and potentially some local traffic. Expect a profile best described as a long-distance drive, rather than a winding scenic byway or a constant interstate grind.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
49 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 0.8 miles in near FM 1847 / Paredes Line Road.
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 29 significant decision points across 516.4 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 0.8 miles (FM 1847 / Paredes Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 303.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 362.1 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cameron Park, TX and Fort Worth, TX, road signs point toward Skidmore and Waco.
Skidmore
168.3 mi in
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~3h 24m
Waco
303.1 mi in
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~6h 5m
About the Cities
Starting in Cameron Park, TX
Full guide →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).
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Yes — we found about 32 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 32 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (FM 1847 / Paredes Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 303.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 362.1 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.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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