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Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Spearman, TX

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

Drive Time

7h 16m

Distance

398.9 mi

642 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$60

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
7h 6m ★
6 AM
7h 16m
8 AM
7h 38m
10 AM
7h 24m
12 PM
7h 22m
3 PM
7h 25m
5 PM
7h 37m
8 PM
7h 10m

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

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

Fort Worth, TX

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

Spearman, TX

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Trip Overview

This 398.9-mile drive from Fort Worth, Texas, to Spearman, Texas, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey across the Great Plains. Expect to spend around 7 hours and 16 minutes behind the wheel, making it a manageable day trip for most. The route primarily utilizes US 81 and TX 70, with a significant portion on US Highway 287 East. With a projected fuel cost of about $60, this trip is budget-friendly. You'll encounter two planned stops along the way, offering opportunities to break up the drive. This is a classic Texas road trip, perfect for those who prefer efficient travel.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

199.5 miles from Fort Worth, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 33m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 81 103.4 mi 1h 49m
TX 70 47 mi 47m
US Highway 287 East 40.5 mi 42m
State Highway 70 38.9 mi 51m
East 11th Street 28.7 mi 32m
US Highway 287 27.3 mi 28m
Boykin Drive 26.2 mi 28m
US Highway 287 West 25.7 mi 26m
Longest stretch: US 81 — 103.4 mi, about 1h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Freeway

54 ft · 2 sec · South Freeway
2

Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue

475 ft · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue
3

At end of road, turn right onto Epps Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Epps Street
4

Continue on East Maddox Avenue

412 ft · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue
5

At end of road, turn right onto South Freeway

321 ft · 13 sec · South Freeway
6

Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

210 ft · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
7

Turn left onto South Freeway

0.5 mi · 56 sec · South Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
8

Take the ramp onto US 287 Bus

0.2 mi · 29 sec · US 287 Bus
Toward I 35W North
9

Merge onto I 35W; US 287 Bus

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit onto I 35W TEXpress

8.9 mi · 8 min · I 35W TEXpress
Toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto US 81; US 287

1.7 mi · 1 min · US 81; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on US 81; US 287

102 mi · 1 hr 47 min · US 81; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on US 281; US 287

0.8 mi · 58 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
15

Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287

2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
Use the straight lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto US 287

5.3 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway
Exit 3A Toward US 287 North: Vernon, Amarillo Use the slight left / straight lanes.
17

Continue on US 287

40 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18

Continue on US 70; US 183; US 287

4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on US 287

26 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West
Use the straight lane.
20

Continue on US 287

29 mi · 32 min · East 11th Street
21

Continue on US 287

2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast
22

Continue on US 287

14 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287
23

Continue on US 287

0.7 mi · 1 min · Burnett Street
24

Continue on US 287

14 mi · 13 min · US Highway 287
25

Turn straight onto US 287

26 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive
26

Continue on US 287

1.6 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street
27

Turn right onto TX 70

17 mi · 25 min · State Highway 70
28

Continue on TX 70

0.3 mi · 26 sec · I 40 Service Road
29

Take the ramp onto TX 70

2.7 mi · 2 min · TX 70
Toward I 40 West: Amarillo
30

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 121 Toward TX 70 North: Pampa
31

Continue on TX 70

0.5 mi · 53 sec · I 40 Service Road
32

Turn right onto TX 70

22 mi · 25 min · State Highway 70
33

Turn right onto Loop 171

2.9 mi · 2 min · Loop 171
34

Continue on TX 273; Loop 171

0.1 mi · 13 sec · State Highway 273
35

Turn left onto Loop 171

6.2 mi · 6 min · Loop 171
36

At end of road, turn right onto TX 70

44 mi · 44 min · TX 70
37

Turn left onto FM 759

9.8 mi · 10 min · FM 759
38

Keep slight right at fork onto FM 759

12 mi · 12 min · FM 759
39

Turn right onto FM 759; FM 760

340 ft · 11 sec · Northeast Court Street
40

Turn left onto FM 759; FM 760

177 ft · 3 sec · Northwest Court
41

Arrive at destination

FM 759; FM 760

Trip Plan

For this 7-hour, 16-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Fort Worth to maximize daylight and ensure you reach Spearman with ample time before sunset. With only two recommended stops, plan them strategically to coincide with your longest stretches, especially the 103.4-mile segment on US 81. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can become less frequent in more rural sections. The $60 fuel cost is an estimate, so topping off before leaving Fort Worth is a wise precaution. This drive is well-suited for a single day, offering flexibility in your timing.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 199.5 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 3h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.4 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 88 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 199.5 miles or 3h 33m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spearman, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fort Worth, TX

This is one driving day of about 398.9 miles and 7h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Fort Worth, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 81 for about 103.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county sear of Childress County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Childress, TX

199 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

Wichita Falls, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Childress, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 199.5 miles from Fort Worth, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.4 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.

Top Restaurant

Murmurs

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spearman, Texas

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 398.9

Hours: 10:30 am–2 pm

+18066593580

Salt and Light

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spearman, Texas

0.5 mi

El Mariachi Restaurant

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spearman, Texas

0.7 mi

Murmurs

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 398.9

Spearman, Texas

Hours: 10:30 am–2 pm

+18066593580

Salt and Light

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 398.9

Spearman, Texas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18062028723

El Mariachi Restaurant

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 398.9

Spearman, Texas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18067361058

Visit website

Piglet’s Cafe

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 398.9

Spearman, Texas

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+18066398069

Maniac’s Mansion (TAG’s)

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 114

Wichita Falls, Texas

Hours: 5–9 pm

+19402575543

Visit website

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

Museum of North Texas History

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 114

Wichita Falls, Texas

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+19403227628

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 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 118.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Epps Street

At end of road, turn right onto Epps Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Freeway

At end of road, turn right onto South Freeway

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

7
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | East Allen Avenue

Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
7
11.2 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

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 US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
9
118.5 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | US 287 / Northwest Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 287 / Northwest Freeway toward US 287 North: Vernon, Amarillo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 3A Toward US 287 North: Vernon, Amarillo

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$60.27 one way

$120.55 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 140 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $65.98 $131.95
premium $4.54 $71.22 $142.44
diesel $5.61 $88.07 $176.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$60

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$85–$110

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 139.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 119.7 1 $41.88 $19.15
Efficient EV 99.7 1 $34.90 $15.96
EV Truck/SUV 159.6 1 $55.85 $25.53

Gas CO2

140 kg

EV CO2

47 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

Night in Fort Worth on Saturday

Local time

11:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spearman, TX

Night in Spearman on Saturday

Local time

11:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

7h 16m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 experience long stretches of open road, including a continuous 103.4-mile segment on US 81. The character of the drive is consistent, offering a predictable pace as you traverse the flat terrain of the Great Plains. While not overly complex, the extended mileage on primary highways means you'll be settling into a steady rhythm for much of the journey. It’s a route built for making miles efficiently.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 103.4 mi on US 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 81 and TX 70. 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.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 398.9 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: at 0.1 miles (Epps Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (South Freeway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (East Allen Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Fort Worth, TX to Spearman, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Amarillo along the way.

Amarillo

118.5 mi in | ~2h 8m | via US 287

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 7h 16m. Total distance: 398.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 16m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 103.4 miles on US 81. 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 Spearman, 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Epps Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (South Freeway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (East Allen Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.3 hours each way, a round trip means 14.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Spearman, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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