Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Barrett, TX

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

Drive Time

4h 59m

Distance

275.7 mi

444 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 46m ★

6 AM

4h 59m

8 AM

5h 26m

10 AM

5h 9m

12 PM

5h 6m

3 PM

5h 10m

5 PM

5h 25m

8 PM

4h 51m

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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Barrett, TX

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Trip Overview

Connecting Fort Worth to Barrett, this 275.7-mile journey takes approximately 4 hours and 59 minutes of driving time. Because the route stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, you can easily complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend about $42 on fuel for the trek, which relies heavily on I-45, US-287, and HTR. While it is a straightforward drive, keep in mind that you will be spending nearly five hours behind the wheel. Use this route if you need a reliable, efficient path between these two points, as it is designed specifically for highway-focused travel.

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

137.8 miles from Fort Worth, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 45	174.8 mi	2h 59m
US 287	50.7 mi	56m
HTR	13 mi	15m
North Sam Houston Tollway East	10.1 mi	11m
Crosby Freeway	6.7 mi	7m
North Sam Houston Parkway East	5.8 mi	7m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway	5.7 mi	6m
South Freeway	3.3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 45 — 174.8 mi, about 2h 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Freeway

174 ft · 3 sec · South Freeway

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 35W South Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 35W

3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Exit 45B Toward I 20 East: Dallas Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 20 East: Dallas Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 20

5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 287

51 mi · 56 min · US 287

Exit 444 Toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 45 South: Corsicana

Merge onto I 45; US 287

175 mi · 2 hr 59 min · I 45; US 287

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto HTR

13 mi · 15 min · HTR

Exit 72B Toward Hardy Toll Road South Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

494 ft · 12 sec

Toward BW 8 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto East Hardy Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · East Hardy Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto North Sam Houston Parkway East

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward BW 8 East Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto BW 8

4.8 mi · 5 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on SHT

10 mi · 11 min · North Sam Houston Tollway East

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward US 90 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto BW 8

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Sam Houston Parkway North

Keep slight left at fork onto BW 8

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Sam Houston Parkway North

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Crosby Freeway Frontage Road

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Crosby Freeway Frontage Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward US 90 East

Merge onto US 90

6.7 mi · 7 min · Crosby Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward FM 2100, FM 1942: Crosby Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn sharp right onto FM 2100

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Crosby Lynchburg Road

Turn left onto FM 1942

74 ft · 1 sec · Farm to Market 1942

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

FM 1942

Trip Plan

Since this is a five-hour drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid potential traffic congestion on the major highway corridors. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the long 174.8-mile stretch on I-45 to ensure you don't get caught in a low-fuel situation between service exits. Because the trip is manageable in a single day, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal preference. Remember that having $42 set aside for gas will cover your primary travel costs, but keeping a little extra for snacks during your stop is always a smart move.

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 137.8 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 2h 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 174.8 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 61 miles or 1h 9m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 137.8 miles or 2h 28m 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 59m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Fort Worth, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 275.7 miles and 4h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 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 45 for about 174.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corsicana, TX

138 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

Corsicana, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corsicana, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 137.8 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 45 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 174.8 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.

NTER - The Great Escape

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 39.4

Waxahachie, Texas

Hours: 5–9 pm

+12149801053

Visit website

Dennis Johnston Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 236.3

Spring, Texas

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17132740930

Visit website

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18179665509

Visit website

The Woodlands Waterway

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 236.3

The Woodlands, Texas

Visit website

Candy Cane Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 216.6

Conroe, Texas

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+19365223804

Visit website

Fort Worth Herd

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

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 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 275.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3.5 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward I 20 East: Dallas

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 45B Toward I 20 East: Dallas

3.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 East: Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 20 East: Dallas

10.1 mi into trip | ~12m in | US 287

Keep slight right at fork onto US 287 toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 444 Toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

236.2 mi into trip | ~4h 9m in | HTR

Take the exit onto HTR toward Hardy Toll Road South

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 72B Toward Hardy Toll Road South

275.2 mi into trip | ~4h 58m in

Take the exit toward FM 2100, FM 1942: Crosby

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 FM 2100, FM 1942: Crosby

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.66 one way

$83.32 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 97 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$45.60	$91.20
premium	$4.54	$49.22	$98.45
diesel	$5.61	$60.87	$121.74

Estimated Tolls: $0.81

Sam Houston Tollway (10.1 mi) $0.81

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 96.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	82.7	1	$28.95	$13.23
Efficient EV	68.9	0	$24.12	$11.03
EV Truck/SUV	110.3	1	$38.60	$17.64

Gas CO2

96 kg

EV CO2

32 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Fort Worth, TX

Night in Fort Worth on Saturday

Local time

11:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 10 to 15 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Destination

Barrett, TX

Night in Barrett on Saturday

Local time

11:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°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

4h 59m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

With 88% of this trip taking place on highways, you should prepare for a consistent, high-speed travel experience. You will face a significant 174.8-mile stretch on I-45, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the journey. The road feels like a classic Texas interstate grind, favoring speed and efficiency over winding backroads or technical turns. As you transition between the various segments of the route, the pace remains steady and predictable. Expect the drive to be functional and direct rather than leisurely, making it ideal for those who prioritize arriving at their destination quickly.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 174.8 mi on I 45.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 3.5 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 22 significant decision points across 275.7 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 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

651 ft 43 ft

Total Climb

359 ft

Total Descent

967 ft

Highest Point

651 ft

Elevation Range

608 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Fort Worth, TX and Barrett, TX, road signs point toward Hardy Toll Road South, Bw 8 and Bw 8 East.

Hardy Toll Road South

236.2 mi in | ~4h 9m | via HTR

Bw 8

249.2 mi in | ~4h 24m

Bw 8 East

250.6 mi in | ~4h 27m

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 4h 59m. Total distance: 275.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 174.8 miles on I 45. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.81 in tolls one way, starting with Sam Houston Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 Barrett, 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.

Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 10.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Barrett, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

NTER - The Great Escape

Dennis Johnston Park

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

The Woodlands Waterway

Candy Cane Park

Fort Worth Herd

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Fort Worth, TX

Barrett, TX

Same local time

21 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 59m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Fort Worth, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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