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Trip from Fort Worth, TX to New Summerfield, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 57m

Distance

155.3 mi

250 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 47m ★
6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city and county seat of Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Fort Worth, TX

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Downtown New Summerfield, TX, TX

New Summerfield, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

This 155.3-mile drive from Fort Worth, TX, to New Summerfield, TX, is a straightforward 2-hour and 57-minute journey. Primarily utilizing major highways, it's perfectly suited as a single-day trip, saving you the need for an overnight stay. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, it's an economical choice for a quick getaway. The route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. You'll find this drive to be efficient and direct, ideal for reaching your destination without unnecessary detours.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

77.6 miles from Fort Worth, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
C F Hawn Freeway 58.8 mi 1h 3m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 21.4 mi 22m
US Highway 175 East 20.8 mi 22m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway 19.6 mi 21m
US Highway 175 13.3 mi 14m
US Highway 79 East 7.6 mi 11m
South Freeway 3.3 mi 3m
East Rusk Street 2.9 mi 4m
Longest stretch: C F Hawn Freeway — 58.8 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth, TX and New Summerfield, TX.

1

Start on South Freeway

174 ft · 3 sec · South Freeway
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 35W South Use the straight / slight left lanes.
3

Merge onto I 35W

3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Exit 45B Toward I 20 East: Dallas Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 20 East: Dallas Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto I 20

5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20

14 mi · 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 20

21 mi · 22 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 479B Toward US 175 East: Kaufman Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto US 175

59 mi · 1 hr 3 min · C F Hawn Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on US 175 Bus

151 ft · 9 sec · US Highway 175 West
12

Turn left onto US 175 Bus; TX 31 Bus

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Corsicana Street
13

Continue on US 175 Bus

21 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175 East
14

Continue on US 175

2.0 mi · 3 min · West Pine Street
15

Continue on US 175

13 mi · 14 min · US Highway 175
16

Continue on US 175

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Frankston Highway
17

Continue on US 175

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Alexander Boulevard
18

At end of road, turn right onto US 69

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Jackson Street
19

Turn left onto US 79

2.9 mi · 4 min · East Rusk Street
20

Continue on US 79

7.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 79 East
21

Turn right onto TX 110

520 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 110 North
22

Turn left onto FM 235

160 ft · 4 sec · FM 235
23

Arrive at destination

FM 235

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 2-hour and 57-minute duration, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive with plenty of daylight. Plan for one stop to break up the 155.3 miles, perhaps around the midway point of your longest stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the most efficient travel occurs on the highway segments. A specific tip for this route: consider fueling up before departing Fort Worth to ensure you have ample gas for the initial highway sections.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.6 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.8 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 34 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 77.6 miles or 1h 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Summerfield, 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 155.3 miles and 2h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 C F Hawn Freeway for about 58.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Kaufman County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kaufman, TX

78 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

Glenn Heights, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kemp, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.6 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

TA

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.4 mi from route

QuikTrip

2.5 mi from route

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18179665509

Visit website

Fort Worth Herd

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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
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
7
3.5 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward I 20 East: Dallas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 45B Toward I 20 East: Dallas
7
3.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 East: Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 20 East: Dallas
7
10.1 mi into trip | ~12m in | I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 20 East: Dallas
7
45.5 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward US 175 East: Kaufman

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 479B Toward US 175 East: Kaufman

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.47 one way

$46.93 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $25.69 $51.37
premium $4.54 $27.73 $55.46
diesel $5.61 $34.29 $68.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.6 0 $16.31 $7.45
Efficient EV 38.8 0 $13.59 $6.21
EV Truck/SUV 62.1 0 $21.74 $9.94

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (67% 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Fort Worth, TX

Morning in Fort Worth on Sunday

Local time

6:33 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Summerfield, TX

Morning in New Summerfield on Sunday

Local time

6:33 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Chance Rain Showers

NE 10 mph 33% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 10:58PM CDT until April 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 10:55PM CDT until April 19 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo 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

28 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 57m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 81% of the route on major roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the C F Hawn Freeway, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, and US Highway 175 East. Expect the longest uninterrupted stretch to be 58.8 miles on the C F Hawn Freeway, indicating periods of consistent speed. While primarily highway, the nature of these roads means you'll experience a practical and efficient driving pace for most of the 155.3 miles.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.8 mi on C F Hawn Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on C F Hawn Freeway and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 155.3 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 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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

  • 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

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 2h 57m. Total distance: 155.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 58.8 miles on C F Hawn Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 7 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 New Summerfield, 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. There are 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Summerfield, TX before heading back.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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