Fort Worth, TX to Hedwig Village, TX is 258.1 miles and takes about 4h 41m via South Freeway and US 290, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, predominantly on Texas highways. Expect a straightforward trip with minimal complexity, ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll encounter mostly highway driving, making it a quick transit between these two Texas locations. Plan for a smooth, efficient drive that gets you to your destination without much fuss.
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
129 miles from Fort Worth, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Freeway
82.3 mi
1h 25m
East State Highway 6
46.6 mi
46m
US 290
35.4 mi
40m
North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi
31m
State Highway 6
22.4 mi
25m
South State Highway 6
13.7 mi
14m
North State Highway 6
6.2 mi
6m
West Sam Houston Tollway North
5.1 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
South Freeway
— 82.3 mi, about 1h 25m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~2,789 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,569
Quietest
2 AM
~423 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 96 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 Hedwig Village, TX.
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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
0.1 mi·8 sec·North Jack Kultgen Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 337Toward US 77 Business: Elm AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
0.1 mi·16 sec·North Jack Kultgen Expressway
7
Turn left onto US 77 Bus
1.0 mi·1 min·North Loop Drive
8
Continue on Loop 484
2.7 mi·3 min·Marlin Highway
9
Continue on TX 6
9.1 mi·9 min·East State Highway 6
10
Continue on TX 6
2.1 mi·2 min·North Memorial Street
11
Continue on TX 6
37 mi·37 min·East State Highway 6
12
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi·3 min·North Main Street
13
Continue on TX 6
6.2 mi·6 min·North State Highway 6
14
Continue on US 79; TX 6
2.1 mi·2 min·North Market Street
15
Continue on US 190; TX 6
14 mi·14 min·South State Highway 6
16
Continue on US 190; TX 6
30 mi·31 min·North Earl Rudder Freeway
17
Continue on TX 6
22 mi·25 min·State Highway 6
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 290 Business
423 ft·10 sec·US 290 Business
Toward US 290 East, TX 6 South
19
Turn left
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward US 290 East, TX 6 SouthUse the left lane.
20
Merge onto US 290
35 mi·40 min·US 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward SHT North, SHT South: Sam Houston TollwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward SHT SouthUse the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto SHT
5.1 mi·5 min·West Sam Houston Tollway North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Downtown, San AntonioUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 10 East: DowntownUse the slight left lane.
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 10 East: DowntownUse the slight left lane.
27
Merge onto I 10; US 90
1.3 mi·1 min·Katy Freeway
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 759Toward Blalock Road, Echo Lane, Campbell RoadUse the slight right lane.
29
Turn straight onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road
0.4 mi·40 sec·Katy Freeway Frontage Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
30
Turn right onto Piney Point Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Piney Point Road
31
Turn left onto Beinhorn Road
129 ft·3 sec·Beinhorn Road
32
Arrive at destination
Beinhorn Road
Trip Plan
Given this is a single-day drive, leaving in the morning allows ample time to reach Hedwig Village comfortably. With a duration of just under 5 hours, you'll only need one brief stop, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 82.3-mile stretch on South Freeway, as services might be less frequent. The $37 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a little extra buffer. Since the drive is manageable in one day, you have flexibility if you encounter unexpected delays.
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 129 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.3 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 57 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129 miles or 2h 15m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hedwig Village, 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 258.1 miles and 4h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 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 South Freeway for about 82.3 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 82.7 and 257 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
82.7 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward US 77 Business: Elm Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 337
Toward US 77 Business: Elm Avenue
7
212.6 mi into trip|~3h 45m in
Turn left toward US 290 East, TX 6 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 290 East, TX 6 South
7
248.4 mi into trip|~4h 27m in
Take the exit toward SHT North, SHT South: Sam Houston Tollway
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 SHT North, SHT South: Sam Houston Tollwa...
7
248.6 mi into trip|~4h 27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SHT South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SHT South
8
257 mi into trip|~4h 39m in
Take the exit toward Blalock Road, Echo Lane, Campbell Road
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 759
Toward Blalock Road, Echo Lane, Campbell Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.75 one way
$77.49 round trip
$3.81/gal25.4 MPG avg90 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$42.87
$85.74
premium
$4.57
$46.39
$92.77
diesel
$6.28
$63.77
$127.55
Estimated Tolls: $0.41
Sam Houston Tollway
(5.1 mi)$0.41
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
$39
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77.4
0
$27.10
$12.39
Efficient EV
64.5
0
$22.58
$10.32
EV Truck/SUV
103.2
1
$36.13
$16.52
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Fort Worth, TX
Late night
in Fort Worth on Friday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Hedwig Village, TX
Late night
in Hedwig Village on Friday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Partly Sunny
NE 5 to 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
55°F
Groesbeck, TX
129 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
3 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
4h 41m 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...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 80.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 93% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 82.3 miles on South Freeway. You'll transition to surface roads for the final portion of your drive into Hedwig Village. Expect a lot of exits and merging traffic as you navigate through different stretches of highway.
93% 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: 82.3 mi on South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Freeway and East State Highway 6. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 82.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 16 significant decision points across 258.1 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 82.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 212.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 248.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
•Kimbell Art Museum — art museum in Fort Worth, Texas
•Amon Carter Museum of American Art — art museum in Fort Worth, Texas
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 41m. Total distance: 258.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 82.3 miles on South Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.41 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 Hedwig Village, 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 82.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 212.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 248.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Hedwig Village, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
