Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
73.1 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Worth, TX
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Laguna Park, TX
Emilio Sánchez Hernández
This straightforward 73.1-mile journey from Fort Worth, TX to Laguna Park, TX takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes to complete. It's an ideal day trip, easily manageable within a single day without needing an overnight stay. The route is primarily highway-focused, making for efficient travel. You'll spend most of your time on the South Freeway, West Elm Street, and State Highway 22, with 81% of the drive on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $11 for this trip. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, so you won't be crossing major geographical boundaries.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Freeway | 48.5 mi | 51m |
| West Elm Street | 11 mi | 12m |
| State Highway 22 | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Old Highway 77 North | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| North Bosque Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| County Road 1812 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth, TX and Laguna Park, TX.
Start on South Freeway
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 35W
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn right onto Spur 579
Turn right onto TX 22; TX 171
Continue on TX 22
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 22
Continue on TX 22
Turn right onto County Road 1812
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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.
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 36.5 miles from Fort Worth, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 64.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 35W South
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 35W / South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 77 North, Spur 579: Hillsboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 77 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 22 / North Bosque Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$11.05 one way
$22.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| premium | $4.54 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.68 | $3.51 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.23 | $4.68 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
4:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Laguna Park on Sunday
Local time
4:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
59°F
Itasca, TX
37 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
The drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 81% of the 73.1 miles utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter one long stretch of continuous highway, extending for 48.5 miles on the South Freeway, which suggests a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While the specific road types vary, the overall profile indicates a focus on efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. This route is designed for covering ground effectively.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Freeway and West Elm Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 48.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fort Worth, TX to Laguna Park, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Spur 579: Hillsboro along the way.
Spur 579: Hillsboro
“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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 73.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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