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Trip from Cienegas Terrace, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 24m
Distance
403 mi
648 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 14m
★
6 AM
7h 24m
8 AM
7h 45m
10 AM
7h 31m
12 PM
7h 29m
3 PM
7h 32m
5 PM
7h 44m
8 PM
7h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cienegas Terrace, TX
Thomas balabaud
Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
Cienegas Terrace to Fort Worth is 403 miles and takes about 7h 24m via US 277 and I-20, with a fuel budget near $61 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Texas, traversing the Great Plains region for its entirety. Given that it's mostly highway driving, you can expect a straightforward trip. With only 2 recommended stops, this route is ideal for a single-day push if you're looking to get to Fort Worth efficiently.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
201.5 miles from Cienegas Terrace, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 277 | 225.3 mi | 4h 7m |
| I 20 | 137.1 mi | 2h 19m |
| West Freeway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| South Loop 306 | 6.4 mi | 6m |
| Veterans Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Winters Freeway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 87 South | 2.8 mi | 2m |
| Johnson Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 277
— 225.3 mi, about 4h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cienegas Terrace, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on Mesa Drive
0.3 mi
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1 min
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Mesa Drive
2
Turn left onto Park Drive
0.3 mi
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1 min
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Park Drive
3
Turn left onto Cienegas Road
0.9 mi
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2 min
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Cienegas Road
4
Turn left onto Johnson Boulevard
1.7 mi
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4 min
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Johnson Boulevard
5
At end of road, turn right onto Gulick Road
0.1 mi
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15 sec
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Gulick Road
6
Continue on West 15th Street
0.7 mi
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1 min
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West 15th Street
7
Turn left onto US 90; US 277; US 377
3.3 mi
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5 min
·
Veterans Boulevard
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 277; US 377
86 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
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US 277; US 377
9
Turn left onto US 277; Loop 467
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Crockett Avenue
10
Take the exit onto US 277
60 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
US 277
11
Turn right onto US 87 Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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US 87 Frontage Road
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward US 87 South, Loop 306 East: Eden
13
Merge onto US 87; Loop 306
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
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South Bryant Boulevard
14
Continue on US 87; Loop 306
2.8 mi
·
2 min
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US Highway 87 South
15
Take the exit onto Loop 306
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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Loop 306
Toward Loop 306 North, FM 1223
16
Turn left onto Loop 306; FM 1223
6.4 mi
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6 min
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South Loop 306
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 67 North, US 277 North
18
Merge onto US 67; US 277
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 67; US 277
19
Take the exit onto US 277
80 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
US 277
Toward US 277 North: Bronte, Abilene
20
Turn left onto US 277
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Danville Drive
21
Take the ramp onto US 277
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 277
22
Merge onto US 83; US 84; US 277
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Winters Freeway
23
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
24
Merge onto I 20
137 mi
·
2 hr 19 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30
15 mi
·
17 min
·
West Freeway
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit onto US 377
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 377
Exit 15A
Toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton
Use the slight right lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35W South: Waco
28
Merge onto I 35W; US 287 Bus
0.1 mi
·
6 sec
·
South Freeway
29
Take the exit onto US 287 Bus
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 287 Bus
Exit 49B
Toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
30
Continue on South Freeway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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South Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
31
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7h 24m drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid any potential afternoon traffic, especially as you get closer to Fort Worth. With only 2 suggested stops, you have plenty of flexibility to manage your breaks. The longest stretch without a major change in highway is 225.3 miles on US 277, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you begin that segment. The $61 fuel cost is an estimate, so check current prices as you go.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 201.5 miles from Cienegas Terrace, TX, or about 3h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 225.3 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 89 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 201.5 miles or 3h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 19m
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 Cienegas Terrace, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cienegas Terrace, TX
This is one driving day of about 403 miles and 7h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Cienegas Terrace, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 277 for about 225.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
202 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 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 201.5 miles from Cienegas Terrace, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 277 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 225.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Road Ranger
0 mi from route
I-20 Westbound Picnic Area
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I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Eastland County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Eastland County Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Callahan County Westbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.2 mi from route
Waterfall Overlook
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Hill Arbor
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
1 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
Forest Park Miniature Railroad
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, short detour
2.2 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 403
Fort Worth, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+18179665509
Visit websiteFort Chadbourne
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
mile 201.5
Bronte, Texas
Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm
+13257432555
Visit websiteFort Worth Herd
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~12 min detour
4.7 mi from route
~12 min detour
mile 403
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 235 decision points cluster between mile 153.7 and 402.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
153.7 mi into trip
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~2h 58m in
Take the ramp toward US 87 South, Loop 306 East: Eden
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 87 South, Loop 306 East: Eden
6
163.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 67 North, US 277 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 67 North, US 277 North
8
386 mi into trip
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~7h 3m in
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I 30 / West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
8
401.3 mi into trip
|
~7h 20m in
|
US 377
Take the exit onto US 377 toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15A
Toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377...
8
402.1 mi into trip
|
~7h 22m in
|
US 287 Bus
Take the exit onto US 287 Bus toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49B
Toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.89 one way
$121.79 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
141 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $66.65 | $133.31 |
| premium | $4.54 | $71.95 | $143.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $88.98 | $177.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 120.9 | 1 | $42.32 | $19.34 |
| Efficient EV | 100.8 | 1 | $35.26 | $16.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 161.2 | 2 | $56.42 | $25.79 |
Gas CO2
141 kg
EV CO2
47 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
Cienegas Terrace, TX
Morning in Cienegas Terrace on Sunday
Local time
6:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NNE 5 mph
18% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 10:58PM CDT until April 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 10:55PM CDT until April 19 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Morning in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
6:32 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.
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
18 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
7h 24m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is 96% highway, so expect minimal time on surface roads. You'll encounter a long stretch of 225.3 miles on US 277, offering a chance for consistent cruising. The transition to I-20 and West Freeway means you'll likely experience more dense exits and merging traffic as you approach Fort Worth. Most of this trip will feel like typical highway travel.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 225.3 mi on US 277.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 277 and I 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 153.7 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 23 significant decision points across 403 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 153.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 163.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 386 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): 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 Cienegas Terrace, TX and Fort Worth, TX, road signs point toward Loop 306 East: Eden, Loop 306 North, Fm 1223 and Abilene.
Loop 306 East: Eden
153.7 mi in
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~2h 58m
Loop 306 North
156.8 mi in
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~3h 1m
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via Loop 306
Fm 1223
156.8 mi in
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~3h 1m
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via Loop 306
Abilene
165 mi in
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~3h 11m
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via US 277
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 7h 24m. Total distance: 403 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 24m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 225.3 miles on US 277. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 28 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 28 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 153.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 163.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 386 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.4 hours each way, a round trip means 14.8 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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