Daisetta, TX to Fort Worth, TX is 294.9 miles and takes about 5h 22m via I 45 and US 287, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Texas. With 92% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time cruising at speed limits. It's a practical choice for a single-day trip when you need to get from one point to another 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
147.5 miles from Daisetta, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 42m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 45
173.6 mi
2h 57m
US 287
57.6 mi
1h 5m
East Grand Parkway North
32.5 mi
34m
East Main Street
10 mi
11m
West Clayton Street
5.1 mi
6m
Farm-to-Market Road 770
4.9 mi
8m
US Highway 90
3.5 mi
3m
South Freeway
3.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 45
— 173.6 mi, about 2h 57m
Traffic on I-45
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
1 PM
~1,496 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,185
Quietest
1 AM
~238 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 45 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 Daisetta, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
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Start on Texas
99 ft·6 sec·Texas
2
Turn right onto East Pine
0.1 mi·28 sec·East Pine
3
At end of road, turn left onto FM 770
0.3 mi·27 sec·Main Street
4
Continue on FM 770
4.9 mi·8 min·Farm-to-Market Road 770
5
Turn right onto US 90; FM 770
3.5 mi·3 min·US Highway 90
6
Continue on US 90
10 mi·11 min·East Main Street
7
Turn right onto TX 321
0.2 mi·23 sec·North Cleveland Street
8
Turn left onto FM 1960
5.1 mi·6 min·West Clayton Street
9
Turn right onto East Grand Parkway North
0.1 mi·14 sec·East Grand Parkway North
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·35 sec
11
Merge onto TX 99 Toll
32 mi·34 min·East Grand Parkway North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward Houston, DallasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
Use the right lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·8 sec
Toward I 45 North
15
Merge onto I 45
174 mi·2 hr 57 min·I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto US 287
58 mi·1 hr 5 min·US 287
Exit 247Toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort WorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 437Toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, DentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 35W North: DentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
20
Merge onto I 35W
3.2 mi·3 min·South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 49AToward Allen AvenueUse the slight right lane.
22
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi·18 sec·South Freeway
23
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft·12 sec·East Allen Avenue
24
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft·5 sec·South Freeway
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Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 22m estimated drive time, leaving Daisetta in the morning is ideal to make the most of daylight. The route is designed for a single-day trip, so you can be flexible with stops, but consider breaking up the 173.6-mile stretch on I 45 if you prefer shorter driving segments. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $43 and the longest stretch between potential services could be substantial. Plan for a brief stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs and refuel if necessary.
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 147.5 miles from Daisetta, TX, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 173.6 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 65 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.5 miles or 2h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 20m
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 Daisetta, 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 Daisetta, TX
This is one driving day of about 294.9 miles and 5h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Daisetta, 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 I 45 for about 173.6 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 56.9 and 294.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
56.9 mi into trip|~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward Houston, Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Houston, Dallas
8
232.9 mi into trip|~4h 10m in|US 287
Take the exit onto US 287 toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 247
Toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth
8
290.4 mi into trip|~5h 15m in
Take the exit toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 437
Toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
7
290.7 mi into trip|~5h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35W North: Denton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35W North: Denton
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294.4 mi into trip|~5h 20m 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
$40.39 one way
$80.78 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg103 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$45.12
$90.23
premium
$4.23
$49.05
$98.11
diesel
$4.80
$55.68
$111.37
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
88.5
1
$30.96
$14.16
Efficient EV
73.7
0
$25.80
$11.80
EV Truck/SUV
118
1
$41.29
$18.87
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Daisetta, TX
Late night
in Daisetta on Sunday
Local time
1:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 4:16PM MDT until July 17 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:56PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Late night
in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
1:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Partly Sunny
S 15 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 4:16PM MDT until July 17 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:56PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
77°F
Italy, TX
147 mi in
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
1 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
5h 22m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll encounter 92% highway driving for the majority of this 294.9-mile trip, with the longest continuous stretch covering 173.6 miles on I 45. Expect a significant amount of time on high-speed roads before transitioning to surface streets closer to Fort Worth. The dense network of exits on the interstate sections means frequent opportunities to exit if needed, but also requires attention as you approach urban areas.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 173.6 mi on I 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and US 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 56.9 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 294.9 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 56.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 232.9 miles (US 287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 290.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
652 ft81 ft
Total Climb
668 ft
Total Descent
96 ft
Highest Point
652 ft
~294.9 mi in
Elevation Range
572 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Daisetta, TX and Fort Worth, TX, road signs point toward Houston and Dallas.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 22m. Total distance: 294.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 173.6 miles on I 45. 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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 56.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 232.9 miles (US 287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 290.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 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.
