Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Jersey Village, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 29m

Distance

249.2 mi

401 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

20 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 17m ★

6 AM

4h 30m

8 AM

4h 57m

10 AM

4h 39m

12 PM

4h 37m

3 PM

4h 41m

5 PM

4h 55m

8 PM

4h 22m

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 Harris County, Texas, United States

Jersey Village, TX

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Trip Overview

Fort Worth to Jersey Village is 249.2 miles and takes about 4h 29m via South Freeway and US 290, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Texas, transitioning from the Great Plains region around Fort Worth to a similar landscape near Jersey Village. It's a straightforward, mostly highway drive, making it a good candidate for a single-day excursion. You'll be on the road for under five hours, which is quite manageable for most drivers, so planning for a relaxed departure is easy.

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

124.6 miles from Fort Worth, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Freeway	82.3 mi	1h 25m
East State Highway 6	46.6 mi	46m
US 290	34.1 mi	39m
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
Marlin Highway	2.7 mi	3m

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

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

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 Jersey Village, TX.

Start on South Freeway

174 ft · 3 sec · South Freeway

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 35W South Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 35W

82 mi · 1 hr 25 min · South Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35; US 77

0.1 mi · 8 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Exit 337 Toward US 77 Business: Elm Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

0.1 mi · 16 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

Turn left onto US 77 Bus

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Loop Drive

Continue on Loop 484

2.7 mi · 3 min · Marlin Highway

Continue on TX 6

9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

Continue on TX 6

2.1 mi · 2 min · North Memorial Street

Continue on TX 6

37 mi · 37 min · East State Highway 6

Continue on TX 6

2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

Continue on TX 6

6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

Continue on US 79; TX 6

2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street

Continue on US 190; TX 6

14 mi · 14 min · South State Highway 6

Continue on US 190; TX 6

30 mi · 31 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway

Continue on TX 6

22 mi · 25 min · State Highway 6

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 290 Business

423 ft · 10 sec · US 290 Business

Toward US 290 East, TX 6 South

Turn left

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward US 290 East, TX 6 South Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 290

34 mi · 39 min · US 290

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 13 sec

Toward FM 529, BW 8: Senate Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Northwest Freeway Frontage Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Northwest Freeway Frontage Road

Turn left onto Senate Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Senate Avenue

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto Jersey Drive

135 ft · 5 sec · Jersey Drive

Arrive at destination

Jersey Drive

Trip Plan

Given the 4h 29m estimated duration, leaving Fort Worth in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. You'll only need one stop, so you can be flexible with where you choose to refuel or stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $39 estimate is based on current prices and your vehicle's efficiency. Since this is a one-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart a bit later if needed, but aim to complete the 82.3-mile stretch on South Freeway before you absolutely need a break.

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 124.6 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 2h 10m 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 55 miles or 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 124.6 miles or 2h 10m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jersey Village, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fort Worth, TX

This is one driving day of about 249.2 miles and 4h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Groesbeck, TX

125 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

Italy, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Groesbeck, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 124.6 miles from Fort Worth, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Hockley, Texas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12813538100

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 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 247 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 35W / South Freeway

Merge onto I 35W / South Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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

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

247 mi into trip | ~4h 26m in

Take the exit toward FM 529, BW 8: Senate 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. Toward FM 529, BW 8: Senate Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.41 one way

$74.82 round trip

$3.81/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$41.39	$82.79
premium	$4.57	$44.79	$89.57
diesel	$6.28	$61.57	$123.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 87.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

EV Charging Along Route

20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Hillsboro, TX - Tesla Supercharger

Hillsboro, TX

Tesla

24 DCFC

Waco, TX - Tesla Supercharger

Bellmead, TX

Tesla

22 DCFC

Fort Worth, TX - Whitmore Street - Tesla Supercharger

Fort Worth, TX

Tesla

16 DCFC

Fort Worth, TX - Tesla Supercharger

Fort Worth, TX

Tesla

16 DCFC

Haltom City, TX - Tesla Supercharger

Haltom City, TX

Tesla

12 DCFC

Edgecliff Village, TX - Tesla Supercharger

Edgecliff Village, TX

Tesla

12 DCFC

Burleson, TX - Tesla Supercharger

Burleson, TX

Tesla

12 DCFC

TA State Highway 77, Hillsboro, TX

Hillsboro, TX

BP_PULSE

12 DCFC

Tesla: 10 Electrify America: 2 eVgo Network: 2 WALMART: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1 ChargePoint Network: 1 MERCEDES_BENZ: 1 BP_PULSE: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	74.8	0	$26.17	$11.96
Efficient EV	62.3	0	$21.81	$9.97
EV Truck/SUV	99.7	1	$34.89	$15.95

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 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 25, 2026

Origin

Fort Worth, TX

Late night in Fort Worth on Sunday

Local time

5:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Partly Cloudy

SSE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued October 24 at 10:53PM MDT until October 25 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Destination

Jersey Village, TX

Late night in Jersey Village on Sunday

Local time

5:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Partly Cloudy

E 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued October 24 at 10:53PM MDT until October 25 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

59°F

Groesbeck, TX

125 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

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

4h 29m 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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 77.3

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is 95% highway, so expect continuous travel on major roads. The longest stretch without a significant break will be 82.3 miles on South Freeway. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface roads as you approach your destination. The high percentage of highway driving means you'll likely encounter consistent traffic flow, with dense exits becoming more frequent as you get closer to Jersey Village.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

25 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?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Freeway and East State Highway 6. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 249.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (I 35W / South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

819 ft 101 ft

Total Climb

278 ft

Total Descent

830 ft

Highest Point

819 ft

~17.8 mi in

Elevation Range

719 ft

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

• Kimbell Art Museum — art museum in Fort Worth, Texas
• Amon Carter Museum of American Art — art museum in Fort Worth, Texas
• Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth — art museum

Arriving in Jersey Village, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1956

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 4h 29m. Total distance: 249.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). 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.

Yes — we found about 15 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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Jersey Village, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, NREL for EV charging, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Jersey Village, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-35

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Love's Travel Stop

Hill County Northbound Rest Area

Buc-ee's

Buc-ee's

QuikTrip

QuikTrip

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Hill County Southbound Rest Area

Pilot Travel Center

Road Ranger

Love's Travel Stop

Buc-ee's

TA

Service Plaza

Zube Park

Houston Area Live Steamers

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

Jumping World

Fort Worth Herd

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Fort Worth, TX

Jersey Village, TX

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 29m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Waco Mammoth National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

About the Cities

Starting in Fort Worth, TX

Arriving in Jersey Village, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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