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Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Sienna Plantation, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 11m
Distance
280.6 mi
452 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 58m
★
6 AM
5h 12m
8 AM
5h 38m
10 AM
5h 21m
12 PM
5h 18m
3 PM
5h 22m
5 PM
5h 37m
8 PM
5h 3m
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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Sienna Plantation, TX
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Trip Overview
Fort Worth to Sienna Plantation is 280.6 miles and takes about 5h 11m via South Freeway, East State Highway 6, and US 290, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. You'll be traveling within Texas, moving from the Great Plains region into another part of the same region. This is a predominantly highway drive, making it efficient for getting between these two points. Given the manageable duration, it's a straightforward trip for a single day, with most of your time spent on the road itself.
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
140.3 miles from Fort Worth, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m 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 | 35.4 mi | 40m |
| North Earl Rudder Freeway | 30.1 mi | 31m |
| State Highway 6 | 22.4 mi | 25m |
| South State Highway 6 | 13.7 mi | 14m |
| West Sam Houston Tollway North | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road | 6.9 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
South Freeway
— 82.3 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth, TX and Sienna Plantation, TX.
1
Start on South Freeway
174 ft
·
3 sec
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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
82 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on I 35; US 77
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
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North Jack Kultgen Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 337
Toward US 77 Business: Elm Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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North Jack Kultgen Expressway
7
Turn left onto US 77 Bus
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Loop Drive
8
Continue on Loop 484
2.7 mi
·
3 min
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Marlin Highway
9
Continue on TX 6
9.1 mi
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9 min
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East State Highway 6
10
Continue on TX 6
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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North Memorial Street
11
Continue on TX 6
37 mi
·
37 min
·
East State Highway 6
12
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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North Main Street
13
Continue on TX 6
6.2 mi
·
6 min
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North State Highway 6
14
Continue on US 79; TX 6
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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North Market Street
15
Continue on US 190; TX 6
14 mi
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14 min
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South State Highway 6
16
Continue on US 190; TX 6
30 mi
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31 min
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North Earl Rudder Freeway
17
Continue on TX 6
22 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 6
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 290 Business
423 ft
·
10 sec
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US 290 Business
Toward US 290 East, TX 6 South
19
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward US 290 East, TX 6 South
Use the left lane.
20
Merge onto US 290
35 mi
·
40 min
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US 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward SHT North, SHT South: Sam Houston Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward SHT South
Use the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto SHT
7.8 mi
·
9 min
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West Sam Houston Tollway North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto SHT
5.6 mi
·
6 min
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West Sam Houston Tollway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on BW 8
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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West Sam Houston Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on SHT
3.4 mi
·
3 min
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South Sam Houston Tollway West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Fort Bend Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn straight onto BW 8
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
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South Sam Houston Parkway West
29
Turn slight right
175 ft
·
7 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn straight onto Hillcroft Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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Hillcroft Street
31
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward FBP Toll South
32
Merge onto FBP
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
34
Turn left onto Sienna Parkway
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Sienna Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
35
Turn left onto Waters Lake Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Waters Lake Boulevard
36
Turn left onto Sawmill Lake Drive
335 ft
·
24 sec
·
Sawmill Lake Drive
37
Turn left onto Monarch Crossing
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Monarch Crossing
38
Arrive at destination
Monarch Crossing
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to avoid afternoon traffic and maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop, you can decide if you want to break it up with a quick fuel and stretch break or push through. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 82.3-mile stretch on South Freeway. The $42 fuel estimate is a good baseline for planning your budget. Because this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on current traffic conditions.
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 140.3 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 2h 27m 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 62 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140.3 miles or 2h 27m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sienna Plantation, 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 280.6 miles and 5h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 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
140 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 140.3 miles from Fort Worth, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before South Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.3 miles.
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.
Hill County Northbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Hill County Southbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.3 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 websiteFort 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 websiteDoris D Miller Park
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, ~11 min detour
4.4 mi from route
~11 min detour
mile 80.2
Waco, Texas
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteExitusVR
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~12 min detour
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
mile 260.5
Houston, Texas
+17133440525
Visit websiteLakewood Crossing Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~12 min detour
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
mile 240.5
Houston, Texas
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 248.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 35W South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 35W South
7
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
7
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
7
248.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 27m in
Take the exit toward SHT North, SHT South: Sam Houston Tollway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SHT North, SHT South: Sam Houston Tollwa...
7
248.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SHT South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SHT South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.40 one way
$84.80 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $46.41 | $92.82 |
| premium | $4.54 | $50.10 | $100.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.95 | $123.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.84
Sam Houston Tollway
(16.9 mi)
$1.36
Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road
(6.9 mi)
$0.48
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84.2 | 1 | $29.46 | $13.47 |
| Efficient EV | 70.2 | 0 | $24.55 | $11.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 112.2 | 1 | $39.28 | $17.96 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 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.
Origin
Fort Worth, TX
Evening in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
6:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sienna Plantation, TX
Evening in Sienna Plantation on Sunday
Local time
6:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
22 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
5h 11m 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 77.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is 89% highway, so expect a lot of time on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 82.3 miles on South Freeway. Around the end of your drive, you'll transition from highway driving to surface roads as you approach Sienna Plantation. You'll notice a significant number of exits and merges as you navigate through and around populated areas.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 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?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Freeway and East State Highway 6. 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
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 280.6 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 82.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 212.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fort Worth, TX and Sienna Plantation, TX, road signs point toward Sht North, Sht South: Sam Houston Tollway and Sht South.
Sht North
248.4 mi in
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~4h 27m
Sht South: Sam Houston Tollway
248.4 mi in
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~4h 27m
Sht South
248.6 mi in
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~4h 27m
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 5h 11m. Total distance: 280.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). 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.
Expect about $1.84 in tolls one way, starting with Sam Houston Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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.
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 Sienna Plantation, 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 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Lane positioning matters here; at 82.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 212.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Sienna Plantation, TX before the return drive.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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