Fort Worth, TX to Homestead Meadows South, TX is 604.2 miles and takes about 10h 9m via I 20, I 10, and West Freeway, with a fuel budget near $87 and recommended for an overnight stay. This long-haul drive stays within Texas, traversing the Great Plains region for its entirety. Given the duration, planning for two days is sensible. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making it a straightforward, albeit lengthy, trip across the state.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
302.1 miles from Fort Worth, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
421 mi
7h
I 10
151.7 mi
2h 24m
West Freeway
12.9 mi
14m
Loop 375
6.2 mi
7m
Montana Avenue
6 mi
8m
East Rosedale Street
1.9 mi
3m
South Freeway
0.5 mi
1m
Desert Meadows Drive
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 421 mi, about 7h
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 96 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~1,504 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,862
Quietest
2 AM
~213 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Homestead Meadows South, 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
0.4 mi·46 sec·South Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn left onto East Rosedale Street
1.9 mi·3 min·East Rosedale Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 30 WestUse the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 30; US 377
13 mi·14 min·West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 20
421 mi·7 hr·I 20
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 10
152 mi·2 hr 24 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 34Toward Loop 375Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward Loop 375 NorthUse the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto Loop 375
6.2 mi·7 min·Loop 375
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 35Toward US 62, US 180: Montana AvenueUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto Joe Battle Boulevard
0.2 mi·20 sec·Joe Battle Boulevard
18
Turn right onto US 62; US 180
6.0 mi·8 min·Montana Avenue
19
Turn right onto Desert Meadows Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Desert Meadows Drive
20
Turn left onto Marvin Lane
0.2 mi·28 sec·Marvin Lane
21
Turn right onto Gwendolyn Drive
0.1 mi·29 sec·Gwendolyn Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Gwendolyn Drive
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of over 10 hours, this trip is best split over two days. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight for your first leg. The recommended two-day pace means you'll cover around 300 miles each day, allowing for comfortable stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 421-mile stretch on I 20, as services can be spread out in some sections. Your estimated fuel cost is $87, so budget accordingly.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 302.1 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 5h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 421 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 133 miles or 2h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 302.1 miles or 5h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 302.1 miles or 5h 7m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Homestead Meadows South, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fort Worth, TX
Aim for roughly 302 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Homestead Meadows South, TX
Aim for roughly 302 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 133 miles from Fort Worth, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 421 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 597 — 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
589.2 mi into trip|~9h 47m in
Take the exit toward Loop 375
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward Loop 375
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589.7 mi into trip|~9h 48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Loop 375 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Loop 375 North
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597 mi into trip|~9h 58m in
Take the exit toward US 62, US 180: Montana Avenue
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 35
Toward US 62, US 180: Montana Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$92.51 one way
$185.02 round trip
$3.89/gal25.4 MPG avg211 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.29
$102.10
$204.19
premium
$4.64
$110.33
$220.65
diesel
$6.18
$146.98
$293.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$93
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$223–$333
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 211.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $63 in charging
· 2 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
181.3
2
$63.44
$29.00
Efficient EV
151.1
1
$52.87
$24.17
EV Truck/SUV
241.7
3
$84.59
$38.67
Gas CO2
211 kg
EV CO2
71 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 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 Tuesday
Local time
12:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Homestead Meadows South, TX
Night
in Homestead Meadows South on Monday
Local time
11:06 PM
MDT
Current temp
57°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
ESE 5 mph17% chanceLive forecast
82°F
Sweetwater, TX
199 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
6 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
10h 9m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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.
Chamizal National Memorial
National Memorial
Chamizal is more than just an urban park to recreate or enjoy a quiet afternoon. These grounds are a reminder of the harmonious settlement of a 100-year boundary dispute between the United States and...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 583.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 97% of the trip on major roads like I 20 and I 10. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 421 miles on I 20. Expect a significant amount of rural cruising with fewer exits for long periods. The final portion of your drive will shift from the interstate to West Freeway, marking the transition to surface roads.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 421 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 10. 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 Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 604.2 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 0.4 miles (East Allen Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 589.2 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
•Kimbell Art Museum — art museum in Fort Worth, Texas
•Amon Carter Museum of American Art — art museum in Fort Worth, Texas
The longest stretch is about 421 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 302 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 77 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 Homestead Meadows South, 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 77 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 589.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.2 hours each way, a round trip means 20.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Homestead Meadows South, TX before the return drive.
