Fort Worth to Pinewood Estates is 296.7 miles and takes about 5h 53m via I 45 and US 287, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Texas, moving from the Great Plains region to another part of the Great Plains. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on major highways, making it a good choice if you want to cover ground efficiently. With a recommended one-day drive, you can expect a focused experience on the road.
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
148.4 miles from Fort Worth, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 45
149.8 mi
2h 30m
US 287
50.7 mi
56m
TX 105
46.5 mi
1h 7m
State Highway 105
15.2 mi
22m
East Houston Street
6.2 mi
9m
Willis Waukegan Road
5.8 mi
8m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.7 mi
6m
East Powell Street
5.1 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
I 45
— 149.8 mi, about 2h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth, TX and Pinewood Estates, TX.
1
Start on South Freeway
174 ft·3 sec·South Freeway
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 35W SouthUse 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 45BToward I 20 East: DallasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 20 East: DallasUse 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 right at fork onto US 287
51 mi·56 min·US 287
Exit 444Toward US 287 South: Little Road, WaxahachieUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 45 South: Corsicana
9
Merge onto I 45; US 287
150 mi·2 hr 30 min·I 45; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward Calvary RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
12
Turn left onto Calvary Road
0.2 mi·35 sec·Calvary Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75
2.0 mi·3 min·North State Highway 75
14
Continue on TX 75
0.5 mi·57 sec·North Danville Street
15
Turn left onto FM 2432
5.1 mi·9 min·East Powell Street
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Willis Waukegan Road
5.8 mi·8 min·Willis Waukegan Road
17
Turn left onto TX 105
15 mi·22 min·State Highway 105
18
At end of road, turn left onto TX 105 Business; Loop 573
0.5 mi·52 sec·Washington Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto TX 105 Business; TX 321
6.2 mi·9 min·East Houston Street
20
Turn left onto TX 105
28 mi·41 min·TX 105
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on TX 105
19 mi·26 min·TX 105
22
Turn left onto Pinewood Boulevard
0.9 mi·1 min·Pinewood Boulevard
23
Continue on Pinewood Boulevard
0.4 mi·35 sec·Pinewood Boulevard
24
Turn slight right onto East Pineshadows Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·East Pineshadows Drive
25
Continue on Woodway Boulevard
0.5 mi·2 min·Woodway Boulevard
26
Turn left onto Pinelake Drive
383 ft·16 sec·Pinelake Drive
27
Continue on Lakeview Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Lakeview Drive
28
Arrive at destination
Lakeview Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 53m estimated drive time, leaving Fort Worth in the morning is ideal to ensure you arrive in Pinewood Estates with plenty of daylight. The route has only one recommended stop, suggesting you can plan for a single break about halfway through. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 149.8-mile segment on I 45, as services can sometimes be spaced out on longer highway stretches. The fuel cost estimate of $45 should help you budget for gas.
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 148.4 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 149.8 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 65 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.4 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pinewood Estates, 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 296.7 miles and 5h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 I 45 for about 149.8 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 and 211.2 — 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
9
10.1 mi into trip|~12m in|US 287
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287 toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 444
Toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
6
211.2 mi into trip|~3h 40m in
Take the exit toward Calvary Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Calvary Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.83 one way
$89.66 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg104 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$49.07
$98.14
premium
$4.54
$52.97
$105.95
diesel
$5.61
$65.51
$131.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
89
1
$31.15
$14.24
Efficient EV
74.2
0
$25.96
$11.87
EV Truck/SUV
118.7
1
$41.54
$18.99
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Fort Worth, TX
Late night
in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pinewood Estates, TX
Late night
in Pinewood Estates on Sunday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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
5h 53m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive for 90% of the trip. You'll spend most of your time on Interstates and major US highways. The longest continuous stretch on a single highway is 149.8 miles on I 45. Expect to encounter the typical merging and exit traffic associated with a route that heavily favors high-speed roadways.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 149.8 mi on I 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and US 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort8/10
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 296.7 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.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 53m. Total distance: 296.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 149.8 miles on I 45. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Pinewood Estates, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Pinewood Estates, TX before the return drive.
