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Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Albany, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 45m

Distance

139.9 mi

225 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 35m ★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m

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

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

Fort Worth, TX

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city in Shackelford County, Texas, United States

Albany, TX

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Trip Overview

This 139.9-mile journey from Fort Worth, TX to Albany, TX is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $21, it's an economical option for a quick getaway. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Elmwood Avenue, Epps Street, and East Maddox Avenue, with no highway driving involved. You'll be staying within the Great Plains region for the entirety of this drive. Given its short duration and local road focus, this trip is ideal for a leisurely departure or an early start.

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

69.9 miles from Fort Worth, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 88.2 mi 1h 30m
North State Highway 6 33.2 mi 49m
West Freeway 12.9 mi 14m
East Rosedale Street 1.9 mi 3m
Conrad Hilton Boulevard 1.4 mi 2m
South Freeway 0.5 mi 1m
South 2nd Street 0.2 mi <1m
East Interstate 20 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 88.2 mi, about 1h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Freeway

54 ft · 2 sec · South Freeway
2

Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue

475 ft · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue
3

At end of road, turn right onto Epps Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Epps Street
4

Continue on East Maddox Avenue

412 ft · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue
5

At end of road, turn right onto South Freeway

321 ft · 13 sec · South Freeway
6

Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

210 ft · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
7

Turn left onto South Freeway

0.4 mi · 46 sec · South Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
8

Turn left onto East Rosedale Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · East Rosedale Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9

Take the ramp

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 30 West Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 30; US 377

13 mi · 14 min · West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 20

88 mi · 1 hr 30 min · I 20
Use the slight right lane.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 332 Toward US 183: Cisco, Brownwood
13

Turn slight left onto East Interstate 20

0.2 mi · 25 sec · East Interstate 20
14

Turn right onto US 183

1.4 mi · 2 min · Conrad Hilton Boulevard
15

Continue on TX 6

33 mi · 49 min · North State Highway 6
16

Continue on TX 6

0.2 mi · 22 sec · South 2nd Street
17

Arrive at destination

TX 6

Trip Plan

Since this drive is only 139.9 miles and takes under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Aim to leave Fort Worth after the morning rush hour, around 9:00 AM, to make the most of your day. With only one stop recommended, you can easily break up the journey for a quick stretch or refuel. Pay close attention to the numerous turns, as this route is characterized as 'turn-heavy' and has no highway stretches, meaning your average speed will be lower. The estimated fuel cost of $21 makes this an affordable trip to plan for.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.9 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.2 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 31 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69.9 miles or 1h 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth, TX

This is one driving day of about 139.9 miles and 2h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Fort Worth, 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 20 for about 88.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Palo Pinto and Parker Counties, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mineral Wells, TX

70 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

Weatherford, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ranger, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.9 miles from Fort Worth, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 104.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Epps Street

At end of road, turn right onto Epps Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Freeway

At end of road, turn right onto South Freeway

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

7
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | East Allen Avenue

Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Freeway

Turn left onto South Freeway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
6
104.7 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Take the exit toward US 183: Cisco, Brownwood

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 332 Toward US 183: Cisco, Brownwood

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.14 one way

$42.28 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $23.14 $46.28
premium $4.54 $24.98 $49.96
diesel $5.61 $30.89 $61.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42 0 $14.69 $6.72
Efficient EV 35 0 $12.24 $5.60
EV Truck/SUV 56 0 $19.59 $8.95

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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 14, 2026

Origin

Fort Worth, TX

Late night in Fort Worth on Sunday

Local time

2:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

S 15 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 2:58PM CDT until April 14 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 1:54PM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Albany, TX

Late night in Albany on Sunday

Local time

2:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°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

7 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

2h 45m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 139.9-mile route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating through towns and local thoroughfares rather than high-speed interstates. The absence of a 'longest stretch' suggests frequent intersections and changes in speed. This drive will likely feel more like exploring communities as you make your way from Fort Worth to Albany, with a consistent need for attention to speed limits and turns throughout the 2-hour and 45-minute travel time.

96% 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: 88.2 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and North State Highway 6. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Epps Street.

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 139.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (Epps Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (South Freeway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (East Allen Avenue): 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.

On the drive from Fort Worth, TX to Albany, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Brownwood along the way.

Brownwood

104.7 mi in | ~1h 53m

About the Cities

Starting 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 2h 45m. Total distance: 139.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 88.2 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.1 miles (Epps Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (South Freeway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (East Allen Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Albany, TX before heading back.

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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