Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
64.7 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
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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Lavon, TX
Jeff Stapleton
If you are planning to travel from Fort Worth to Lavon, expect a journey covering 64.7 miles across the Great Plains. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes to complete, making it a straightforward day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via local streets like Elmwood Avenue, Epps Street, and East Maddox Avenue rather than using major highways. Budgeting around $10 for fuel should cover your needs for this specific route. Given the turn-heavy nature of the drive, it is best to view this as a local transit mission rather than a leisurely scenic tour. Whether you are visiting friends or handling business, the trip is short enough to manage comfortably in a single afternoon.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Landry Freeway | 30 mi | 35m |
| East R L Thornton Freeway | 21.3 mi | 25m |
| South Goliad Street | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 205 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Ridge Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South State Highway 78 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth, TX and Lavon, TX.
Start on South Freeway
Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Epps Street
Continue on East Maddox Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto South Freeway
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
Turn left onto South Freeway
Take the ramp onto US 287 Bus
Merge onto I 35W; US 287 Bus
Take the exit
Merge onto I 30
Continue on I 30; US 67
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
Take the exit
Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
Turn left onto FM 740
Turn left onto TX 205
Continue on TX 205
Turn right onto TX 78
Turn right onto TX 78 Bus
Turn left onto TX 78 Bus
Continue on TX 78 Bus
Turn right onto Forder Court
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.3 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 0.1 and 53.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto Epps Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 30 East: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway toward I 30 East: Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward FM 740: Ridge Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.78 one way
$19.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $10.70 | $21.40 |
| premium | $4.54 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.06 | $4.14 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Late night in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Lavon on Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
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.
Expect a very different experience than a standard interstate commute, as this route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive with zero percent highway usage. You will spend your time navigating through city streets, which requires more frequent attention than cruising on a wide-open expressway. Because there are no major highway stretches, the pace is dictated by local traffic patterns and intersections. This is a hands-on driving experience where your focus will remain on maneuvering through urban and suburban corridors. Do not expect long, uninterrupted stretches of road; instead, prepare for a route that demands steady navigation from start to finish.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tom Landry Freeway and East R L Thornton Freeway. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.7 miles you will encounter 16 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: 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 1.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
“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 24m. Total distance: 64.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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