Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Friona, TX

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

Drive Time

7h 10m

Distance

413.1 mi

665 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

7h 0m ★

6 AM

7h 11m

8 AM

7h 33m

10 AM

7h 18m

12 PM

7h 16m

3 PM

7h 20m

5 PM

7h 32m

8 PM

7h 4m

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 Parmer County, Texas, United States

Friona, TX

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Trip Overview

Fort Worth to Friona is 413.1 miles and takes about 7h 10m via I 20 and US 84, with a fuel budget near $65 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward path across the state. It's a single-day trip that primarily uses major highways, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this route if you're looking for a no-frills drive with minimal navigation challenges.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

206.5 miles from Fort Worth, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 34m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 20	182.3 mi	3h 4m
US 84	100.3 mi	1h 40m
Highway 84	31.4 mi	31m
TX 214	28.6 mi	31m
US Highway 84	24.5 mi	24m
West Freeway	12.9 mi	14m
East Highway 84	6.8 mi	6m
Clovis Road	6 mi	7m

Longest stretch: I 20 — 182.3 mi, about 3h 4m

Traffic on I-20

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,680 veh/hr typical · worst 2,135

Quietest

2 AM

~202 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

8.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 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 Fort Worth, TX and Friona, TX.

Start on South Freeway

54 ft · 2 sec · South Freeway

Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue

475 ft · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Epps Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Epps Street

Continue on East Maddox Avenue

412 ft · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto South Freeway

321 ft · 13 sec · South Freeway

Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

210 ft · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto South Freeway

0.4 mi · 46 sec · South Freeway

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto East Rosedale Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · East Rosedale Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 30 West Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 30; US 377

13 mi · 14 min · West Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 20

182 mi · 3 hr 4 min · I 20

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 84

Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 84

Turn right onto Loop 46

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Avenue F

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Avenue F

Turn straight onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Ralls Road

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East 15th Street

Turn right onto US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 19 min · Highway 84

Continue on US 84

4.6 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

Continue on US 84

6.8 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84

Continue on US 84

4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

Continue on US 84

4.0 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q South Drive

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 84

6.0 mi · 7 min · Clovis Road

Continue on US 84

11 mi · 11 min · Highway 84

Continue on US 84

25 mi · 24 min · US Highway 84

Continue on US 84

8.0 mi · 7 min · US 84

Continue on US 84

18 mi · 18 min · US 84

Turn right onto US 70; TX 214

0.3 mi · 45 sec · North 1st Street

Turn left onto TX 214

29 mi · 31 min · TX 214

At end of road, turn right onto US 60; TX 214

0.2 mi · 18 sec · West 11th Street

Arrive at destination

US 60; TX 214 Business

Trip Plan

Given the 7h 10m duration, leaving Fort Worth in the early morning is advisable to ensure you reach Friona with ample daylight. With 2 recommended stops, you can plan for roughly one break around the halfway point and another as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 182.3-mile segment on I 20, as services can be spaced out. The $65 fuel estimate is a good baseline for budgeting, but always factor in potential price fluctuations. This route is well-suited for a single-day push, so you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 206.5 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 3h 34m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 182.3 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 91 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 206.5 miles or 3h 34m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Friona, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fort Worth, TX

This is one driving day of about 413.1 miles and 7h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Fort Worth, TX.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 182.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Nolan County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Roscoe, TX

207 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

Stephenville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Roscoe, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 206.5 miles from Fort Worth, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18179665509

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Paramount Theatre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Abilene, Texas

+13256769620

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 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 198.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

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

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.

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Freeway

Turn left onto South Freeway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

198.8 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in | US 84

Take the exit onto US 84 toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

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

Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$56.58 one way

$113.16 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 145 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$63.20	$126.40
premium	$4.23	$68.71	$137.43
diesel	$4.80	$78.00	$156.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$57

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 144.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	123.9	1	$43.38	$19.83
Efficient EV	103.3	1	$36.15	$16.52
EV Truck/SUV	165.2	2	$57.83	$26.44

Gas CO2

145 kg

EV CO2

48 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 Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Fort Worth, TX

Late night in Fort Worth on Sunday

Local time

4:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 5 to 10 mph 33% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:03PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:03PM CDT until July 17 at 4:46PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

Friona, TX

Late night in Friona on Sunday

Local time

4:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Partly Cloudy

S 10 to 15 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:03PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:03PM CDT until July 17 at 4:46PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

102°F

Roscoe, TX

207 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

13 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

7h 10m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

What kind of drive is this?

You'll spend 94% of your time on highways, encountering 2 planned stops along the way. The longest stretch without a break is 182.3 miles, primarily on I 20. Expect a consistent highway cruising experience for most of the drive, transitioning to surface roads as you approach your destination. The sheer amount of highway miles suggests a consistent pace with fewer opportunities for frequent stops.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 182.3 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 84. 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 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 413.1 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 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.

Elevation Profile

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes

4,022 ft 652 ft

Total Climb

3,566 ft

Total Descent

196 ft

Highest Point

4,022 ft

~413.1 mi in

Elevation Range

3,370 ft

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 Friona, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Lubbock along the way.

Lubbock

198.8 mi in | ~3h 27m | via US 84

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Paris Coffee Shop

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Cuisine: diner

Hours: Mo-We 07:00-15:00; Th-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su...

Visit website

Subway

Fast_food

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Friona, TX

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: 09:00-22:00

Visit website

Los Arcos

Restaurant

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0 mi from route

Friona, TX

Cuisine: mexican

McDonald's

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Fort Worth, TX

Cuisine: burger

Hours: 05:00-03:00

Visit website

Carniceria Hernandez

Restaurant

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route

Friona, TX

Fixture - Kitchen and Social Lounge

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Cuisine: american

Visit website

Spice

Restaurant

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

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 Friona, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1906

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 7h 10m. Total distance: 413.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 10m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 182.3 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 39 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Friona, 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 39 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Friona, TX before the return drive.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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