Origin
Fort Worth, TX
Late night in Fort Worth on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Eagle Mountain, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Worth, TX
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Eagle Mountain, TX
Sebastián Kvašňák
Trip Overview
This short 19-mile drive from Fort Worth to Eagle Mountain, Texas, is easily manageable in about 30 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate primarily on I 35W TEXpress and local roads like South Saginaw Boulevard and West Bailey Boswell Road. With a highway share of 45%, expect a mixed driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this short journey is around $3. Since it's a quick trip within the Great Plains region of Texas, no overnight stays are necessary, offering plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W TEXpress | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| South Saginaw Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Bailey Boswell Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Jim Wright Freeway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Boat Club Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W TEXpress
— 4.1 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth, TX and Eagle Mountain, 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
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Take the ramp onto US 287 Bus
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 287 Bus
Toward I 35W North
9
Merge onto I 35W; US 287 Bus
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto I 35W TEXpress
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 35W TEXpress
Toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 35W; US 287
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 57A
Toward I 820
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 820 West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 820
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 13
Toward US 287 Business: Saginaw, Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 287 North: Saginaw, Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto US 287 Bus
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Main Street
19
Continue on US 287 Bus
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Saginaw Boulevard
20
Turn left onto West Bailey Boswell Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West Bailey Boswell Road
21
Turn right onto FM 1220
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Boat Club Road
22
Turn left onto Cape Royale Drive
248 ft
·
18 sec
·
Cape Royale Drive
23
Turn right onto Timber Oaks Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Timber Oaks Drive
24
Arrive at destination
Timber Oaks Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
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
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.
7
7.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 820
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 57A
Toward I 820
7
8.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 820 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 820 West
8
10.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward US 287 Business: Saginaw, Main Street
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 13
Toward US 287 Business: Saginaw, Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.87 one way
$5.74 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
Eagle Mountain, TX
Late night in Eagle Mountain on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this 19-mile route is a blend of urban and suburban transit. Approximately 45% of the drive involves highway speeds, primarily on the I 35W TEXpress. Your longest uninterrupted stretch on the highway will be about 4.1 miles. As you transition from the interstate, you'll encounter surface streets like South Saginaw Boulevard and West Bailey Boswell Road, offering a different pace and feel to your journey. This mixed drive profile means you'll experience both faster travel and more typical local road navigation.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on I 35W TEXpress.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Epps Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 19 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
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 0.4 miles (East Allen Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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
Arriving in Eagle Mountain, TX
Full guide →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 30m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on I 35W TEXpress. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Eagle Mountain, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Epps Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (East Allen Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eagle Mountain, 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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