Fort Worth, TX to Hollywood Park, TX is 260.1 miles and takes about 4h 39m via Purple Heart Trail and I 35, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, transitioning from the northern part near Fort Worth to the southern part near Hollywood Park. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface street driving as you make your way south. With a recommended single day for this drive, it's a straightforward trip for a quick getaway or efficient transit.
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
130.1 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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Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 108 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,465 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,225
Quietest
2 AM
~591 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 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 Hollywood Park, 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
6.6 mi·7 min·North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 35
38 mi·39 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
56 mi·58 min·I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290
50 mi·54 min·Purple Heart Trail
Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton StreetUse the slight left lane.
8
Continue on I 35
1.7 mi·1 min·Interstate Highway 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 35
12 mi·12 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 35
1.8 mi·1 min·North Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Exit 172Toward Loop 1604: Anderson LoopUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward Loop 1604 West: Anderson LoopUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward Loop 1604 West
14
Merge onto Loop 1604
9.2 mi·9 min·Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward Stone Oak Parkway, Voigt DriveUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 East
1.1 mi·1 min·North Loop 1604 East
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Turn slight left
492 ft·21 sec
18
Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 East
0.2 mi·18 sec·North Loop 1604 East
19
Turn right onto Sterling Browning Road
0.5 mi·2 min·Sterling Browning Road
20
At end of road, turn right onto Rua de Matta
48 ft·2 sec·Rua de Matta
21
Arrive at destination
Rua de Matta
Trip Plan
Since this is a single-day drive of under five hours, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight and allow you to avoid the peak rush hour traffic often found in urban areas. The longest stretch without a major break is nearly 100 miles on the Purple Heart Trail, so plan for a fuel stop before you begin this segment if needed. Given the $38 fuel estimate, it's wise to have a full tank before you depart Fort Worth to ensure you have enough to reach your destination comfortably.
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 130.1 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.6 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 130.1 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 Hollywood Park, 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 260.1 miles and 4h 39m.
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 Purple Heart Trail for about 99.6 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 258 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
8
182.9 mi into trip|~3h 11m in|I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
7
248.2 mi into trip|~4h 22m in
Take the exit toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 172
Toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop
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248.3 mi into trip|~4h 22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop
7
258 mi into trip|~4h 33m in
Take the exit toward Stone Oak Parkway, Voigt Drive
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 Stone Oak Parkway, Voigt Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.79 one way
$81.57 round trip
$3.98/gal25.4 MPG avg91 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$44.86
$89.72
premium
$4.72
$48.36
$96.73
diesel
$6.20
$63.48
$126.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-05.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78
0
$27.31
$12.48
Efficient EV
65
0
$22.76
$10.40
EV Truck/SUV
104
1
$36.41
$16.65
Gas CO2
91 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 11, 2026
Origin
Fort Worth, TX
Morning
in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
6:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Clear
S 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 10 at 9:53PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 10 at 6:58PM CDT until October 11 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Destination
Hollywood Park, TX
Morning
in Hollywood Park on Sunday
Local time
6:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
SSE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 10 at 9:53PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 10 at 6:58PM CDT until October 11 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
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 39m 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
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 80.7
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
20 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 260.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 57% of it on highways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 99.6 miles on the Purple Heart Trail, likely providing a more consistent cruising experience. The profile indicates a blend of highway and surface roads, meaning you'll transition from faster-paced driving to navigating more local streets, especially as you approach your destination. Keep an eye out for the change in exit density as you move between highway and surface road segments.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.6 mi on Purple Heart Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 early in the drive.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 260.1 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: near the start: Lane positioning matters here; at 182.9 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 248.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 39m. Total distance: 260.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 99.6 miles on Purple Heart Trail. 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.
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 Hollywood Park, 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: near the start: Lane positioning matters here; at 182.9 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 248.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. 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 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Hollywood Park, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
