This 298.1-mile drive from Fort Worth, Texas, to Bloomington, Texas, is a straightforward journey primarily on US 77, making it a feasible single-day trip. Expect to spend about 5 hours and 43 minutes behind the wheel, with a projected fuel cost of around $45. The route is largely highway-focused, with 84% of the drive on main roads like US 77 and the South Freeway. Since both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region of Texas, you won't experience significant geographical shifts. This trip is designed for efficiency, making it a good choice if you want to get from point A to point B without many detours.
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
149.1 miles from Fort Worth, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 77
120.2 mi
2h 20m
South Freeway
82.3 mi
1h 25m
United States Highway 77
44.5 mi
53m
Robinson Drive
29.5 mi
33m
North Laurent Street
6.4 mi
9m
Shepley Street
5.6 mi
8m
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
4.3 mi
4m
East 1st Street
2.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 77
— 120.2 mi, about 2h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth, TX and Bloomington, TX.
1
Start on South Freeway
174 ft·3 sec·South Freeway
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 35W SouthUse the straight / slight left lanes.
3
Merge onto I 35W
82 mi·1 hr 25 min·South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on I 35; US 77
4.3 mi·4 min·North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 333AToward Loop 396
6
Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
0.1 mi·24 sec·South Jack Kultgen Expressway
7
Turn left onto Loop 396
0.1 mi·19 sec·South Valley Mills Drive
8
Enter roundabout onto Robinson Drive
125 ft·5 sec·Robinson Drive
9
Continue on Robinson Drive
29 mi·33 min·Robinson Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on US 77
19 mi·21 min·US 77
11
Turn left onto US 77; US 190; TX 36
0.3 mi·19 sec·East 4th Street
12
Continue on US 77; US 190; TX 36
0.2 mi·16 sec·Kemp Street
13
Continue on US 77; US 190; TX 36
2.9 mi·3 min·East 1st Street
14
Take the exit onto US 77
101 mi·1 hr 58 min·US 77
15
Turn right onto US 77; US 90 Alt
0.3 mi·20 sec·West 4th Street
16
Continue on US 77; US 90 Alt
0.4 mi·29 sec·Fairwinds Street
17
Turn left onto US 77
45 mi·53 min·United States Highway 77
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn left onto US 87
0.3 mi·30 sec·East Goodwin Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on US 87
0.2 mi·20 sec·Port Lavaca Drive
20
Turn right onto TX 185
6.4 mi·9 min·North Laurent Street
21
Continue on TX 185
5.6 mi·8 min·Shepley Street
22
Turn left onto 1st Street East
120 ft·5 sec·1st Street East
23
Arrive at destination
1st Street East
Trip Plan
Given the 5 hour and 43 minute duration, starting your drive from Fort Worth in the morning is recommended to arrive in Bloomington with daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop and a manageable fuel cost of $45, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 120.2 miles on US 77, as services might be less frequent in certain sections. This route is well-suited for a single day, so you can depart when convenient, but early mornings often offer lighter traffic. A practical tip: utilize GPS to monitor upcoming services on US 77, ensuring you can refuel or rest when needed.
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 149.1 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.2 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 66 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.1 miles or 2h 43m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomington, 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 298.1 miles and 5h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 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 US 77 for about 120.2 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 285.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 35W South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 35W South
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|I 35W / South Freeway
Merge onto I 35W / South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
86.8 mi into trip|~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward Loop 396
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 333A
Toward Loop 396
5
87.2 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|Loop 396 / South Valley Mills Drive
Turn left onto Loop 396 / South Valley Mills Drive
Navigation decision point
6
285.6 mi into trip|~5h 24m in|US 87 / East Goodwin Avenue
Turn left onto US 87 / East Goodwin Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.04 one way
$90.09 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg104 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$49.30
$98.61
premium
$4.54
$53.22
$106.45
diesel
$5.61
$65.82
$131.63
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
89.4
1
$31.30
$14.31
Efficient EV
74.5
0
$26.08
$11.92
EV Truck/SUV
119.2
1
$41.73
$19.08
Gas CO2
104 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Fort Worth, TX
Late night
in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
2:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bloomington, TX
Late night
in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
2:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Lexington, TX
149 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
8 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
5h 43m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 82.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is decidedly highway-focused, with 84% of your journey taking place on main roads. You'll encounter stretches of US 77 and the South Freeway, offering a consistent pace for much of the drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 120.2 miles on US 77, so be prepared for extended periods of highway driving. While the profile suggests a consistent road experience, the nature of driving on major US highways means you'll likely experience a mix of open road and occasional traffic depending on the time of day and proximity to towns.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 120.2 mi on US 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 77 and South Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 43m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (I 35W / South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Bloomington, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 396 along the way.
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
The longest stretch is about 120.2 miles on US 77. 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.
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: near the start: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (I 35W / South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bloomington, TX before the return drive.
