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Trip from Camp Swift, TX to Fort Worth, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 40m

Distance

188.2 mi

303 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 28m ★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 4m
8 PM
3h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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military facility and census designated place in Bastrop County, Texas, United States

Camp Swift, TX

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city and county seat of Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Fort Worth, TX

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Trip Overview

This 188.2-mile journey from Camp Swift, TX, to Fort Worth, TX, is designed as a single-day adventure, taking approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via the Purple Heart Trail, TX 95, and I-35W, with about 63% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $28. This route is a solid option for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule without the need for an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout your drive.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

94.1 miles from Camp Swift, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Purple Heart Trail 59.2 mi 59m
TX 95 51.8 mi 1h 9m
I 35W 49.2 mi 51m
State Highway 95 9.7 mi 14m
South Jack Kultgen Expressway 6.6 mi 7m
Southeast H K Dodgen Loop 6.5 mi 8m
US Highway 290 1.9 mi 2m
Pershing Boulevard 1.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Purple Heart Trail — 59.2 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camp Swift, TX and Fort Worth, TX.

1

Start on Green Valley Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Green Valley Drive
2

Turn left onto Pershing Boulevard

1.4 mi · 3 min · Pershing Boulevard
3

At end of road, turn right onto TX 95

9.7 mi · 14 min · State Highway 95
4

Turn left onto US 290; TX 95

1.9 mi · 2 min · US Highway 290
5

Take the exit onto TX 95

52 mi · 1 hr 9 min · TX 95
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on Loop 363

6.5 mi · 8 min · Southeast H K Dodgen Loop
Use the left lane.
7

Turn right onto North General Bruce Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · North General Bruce Drive
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 35 North
9

Merge onto I 35

26 mi · 26 min · Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 35

6.6 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 35; US 77

33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W

49 mi · 51 min · I 35W
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth Use the slight left lane.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 49A Toward Allen Avenue Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn straight onto South Freeway

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South Freeway
15

Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

210 ft · 12 sec · East Allen Avenue
16

Turn left onto South Freeway

258 ft · 5 sec · South Freeway
17

Arrive at destination

South Freeway

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 40-minute duration, starting your drive from Camp Swift in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and allow ample time for arrival in Fort Worth. With only one recommended stop, you have the flexibility to decide when and where to take a break, but be mindful of the longest stretch of 59.2 miles on the Purple Heart Trail – plan your rest or fuel needs accordingly before embarking on that segment. The $28 fuel cost is a good estimate, but checking local prices before you depart is always a smart move. Keep an eye on traffic conditions as you get closer to the Fort Worth metropolitan area.

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 94.1 miles from Camp Swift, TX, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.2 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 41 miles or 58m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 94.1 miles or 2h 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 3h 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 Camp Swift, 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 Camp Swift, TX

This is one driving day of about 188.2 miles and 3h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Camp Swift, 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 Purple Heart Trail for about 59.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Bell County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Temple, TX

94 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.

Popular next leg

Temple, TX to Fort Worth, TX

120.8 mi · 2h 6m

Pacing Suggestions

Taylor, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hewitt, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94.1 miles from Camp Swift, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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 website

Cultural Activities Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Temple, Texas

Hours: 8:30 am–4 pm

+12547739926

Visit website

Bicentennial Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Crowley, Texas

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18172972201

Visit website

Doris D Miller Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Waco, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Fort 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 website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 187.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | TX 95 / State Highway 95

At end of road, turn right onto TX 95 / State Highway 95

Navigation decision point

5
13.5 mi into trip | ~21m in | TX 95

Take the exit onto TX 95

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
72.8 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | I 35 / Purple Heart Trail

Merge onto I 35 / Purple Heart Trail

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
138.6 mi into trip | ~2h 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
187.8 mi into trip | ~3h 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

$28.44 one way

$56.87 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $31.13 $62.25
premium $4.54 $33.60 $67.20
diesel $5.61 $41.55 $83.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 65.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 56.5 0 $19.76 $9.03
Efficient EV 47.1 0 $16.47 $7.53
EV Truck/SUV 75.3 0 $26.35 $12.04

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 20, 2026

Origin

Camp Swift, TX

Morning in Camp Swift on Tuesday

Local time

10:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Worth, TX

Morning in Fort Worth on Tuesday

Local time

10:15 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.

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

21 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

3h 40m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

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 ~11 min detour Free near mile 103.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive is predominantly highway-focused, making up 63% of the total mileage. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 59.2 miles on the Purple Heart Trail, offering a good period of consistent travel. While much of the route utilizes major roads like TX 95 and I-35W, this highway share suggests a generally efficient and direct path. The transition between these main arteries will define the driving experience, moving you from more open highway cruising to potentially busier interstate conditions as you approach Fort Worth.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.2 mi on Purple Heart Trail.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Purple Heart Trail and TX 95. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near TX 95 / State Highway 95.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 188.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (TX 95 / State Highway 95): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (TX 95): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.8 miles (I 35 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

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).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 40m. Total distance: 188.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 59.2 miles on Purple Heart Trail. 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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (TX 95 / State Highway 95): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (TX 95): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.8 miles (I 35 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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