Trip from Fritch, TX to Fort Worth, TX

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

Drive Time

6h 44m

Distance

361.4 mi

582 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

6h 33m ★

6 AM

6h 44m

8 AM

7h 8m

10 AM

6h 53m

12 PM

6h 50m

3 PM

6h 54m

5 PM

7h 7m

8 PM

6h 37m

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

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city in Hutchinson and Moore Counties in Texas, United States

Fritch, TX

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

Fort Worth, TX

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Trip Overview

This 361.4-mile drive from Fritch, Texas, to Fort Worth, Texas, will take you about 6 hours and 44 minutes. Primarily following US Highway 287 East, this route is an excellent candidate for a single-day trip, especially since only one stop is recommended. You can expect a fuel cost of around $55 for this journey. The scenery transitions from the open landscapes of the Great Plains to the more developed areas as you approach Fort Worth. This highway-focused drive covers 83% on major roadways, making it a straightforward trip.

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

180.7 miles from Fritch, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 30m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US Highway 287	121.1 mi	2h 7m
Central East Freeway	99.2 mi	1h 46m
US Highway 287 East	40.5 mi	42m
West 2nd Street	27.8 mi	30m
West Broadway Street	20.6 mi	30m
FM 683	6.2 mi	10m
Northwest Freeway	5.2 mi	5m
US 81	4.6 mi	4m

Longest stretch: US Highway 287 — 121.1 mi, about 2h 7m

Traffic on I-44

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~2,816 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~229 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

12.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on TX 136

21 mi · 30 min · West Broadway Street

Turn left onto FM 293

1.4 mi · 2 min · FM 293

Turn right onto FM 683

6.2 mi · 10 min · FM 683

Turn right onto US 60

1.6 mi · 1 min · US Highway 60

Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66

1.3 mi · 1 min · East US Highway 66

Continue on I 40 Business; US Historic 66

3.2 mi · 3 min · East Business 40

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City

Merge onto I 40

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 40

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward FM 2373

Turn left

241 ft · 8 sec

Turn right onto FM 2373

3.5 mi · 6 min · FM 2373

Turn left onto US 287

11 mi · 11 min · US Highway 287

Continue on US 287

1.1 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street

Continue on US 287; FM 1151

28 mi · 28 min · US Highway 287

Continue on US 287; TX 70

28 mi · 30 min · West 2nd Street

Turn slight right onto US 287

14 mi · 13 min · US Highway 287

Continue on US 287

0.7 mi · 58 sec · Burnett Street

Continue on US 287

14 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

Continue on US 287

2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northwest

Continue on US 287

54 mi · 58 min · US Highway 287

Continue on US 287

4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 70; US 183; US 287

41 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 287

4.6 mi · 4 min · Northwest Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 287

0.6 mi · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway

Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls

Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287

2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 281; US 287

0.9 mi · 1 min · Central East Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287

1.8 mi · 1 min · Central East Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287

97 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Central East Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 81; US 287

4.6 mi · 4 min · US 81; US 287

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 35W; US 287

4.5 mi · 4 min · North Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 35W Express Toll South Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 35W TEXpress

4.0 mi · 3 min · I 35W TEXpress

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 35W

1.1 mi · 1 min · North South Freeway

Take the exit onto US 287 Bus

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 287 Bus

Exit 49B Toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Continue on South Freeway

0.4 mi · 46 sec · South Freeway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Arrive at destination

South Freeway

Trip Plan

Given the 6-hour, 44-minute duration, an early morning departure from Fritch is ideal to reach Fort Worth by afternoon. With only one recommended stop and a long stretch of 121.1 miles on US Highway 287, ensure you have enough fuel before you embark. The estimated fuel cost is approximately $55. This route is well-suited for a single-day journey, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Keep an eye on traffic conditions as you approach the larger metropolitan area of Fort Worth.

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 180.7 miles from Fritch, TX, or about 3h 30m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121.1 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 180.7 miles or 3h 30m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Worth, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Fritch, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Fritch, TX

This is one driving day of about 361.4 miles and 6h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fritch, 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 US Highway 287 for about 121.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vernon, TX

181 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

Memphis, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vernon, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 180.7 miles from Fritch, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

0.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.3 mi from route

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 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 end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 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 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 34.3 and 360.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

34.3 mi into trip | ~50m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City

242.6 mi into trip | ~4h 35m in | US 287 / Northwest Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 287 / Northwest Freeway toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, U...

249.2 mi into trip | ~4h 43m in | US 82; US 287 / Central East Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287 / Central East Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

354.9 mi into trip | ~6h 36m in

Take the exit toward I 35W Express Toll South

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35W Express Toll South

360.6 mi into trip | ~6h 42m in | US 287 Bus

Take the exit onto US 287 Bus toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 49B Toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.50 one way

$99.00 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 126 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$55.29	$110.58
premium	$4.23	$60.11	$120.23
diesel	$4.80	$68.24	$136.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$50

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 126.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	108.4	1	$37.95	$17.35
Efficient EV	90.4	1	$31.62	$14.46
EV Truck/SUV	144.6	1	$50.60	$23.13

Gas CO2

126 kg

EV CO2

42 kg (67% 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 Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Fritch, TX

Late night in Fritch on Sunday

Local time

2:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Clear

S 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 3:47AM CDT until July 17 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 3:40AM CDT until July 17 at 6:45AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Destination

Fort Worth, TX

Late night in Fort Worth on Sunday

Local time

2:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Mostly Cloudy

SSE 5 to 10 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 3:47AM CDT until July 17 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 3:40AM CDT until July 17 at 6:45AM CDT by NWS San Angelo 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

8 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

6h 44m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Set within the wide‑open Texas Plains, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of rugged grasslands. Over thousands of years, the Canadian River carved dramatic 2...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

National Monument

13,000 years ago, Alibates Flint was used by mammoth hunters as a source of flint for tools. Learn how important this site was to the survival, commerce, and culture of the people of the High Plains.

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Get ready for a highway-focused experience, as 83% of this drive utilizes major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 121.1 miles along US Highway 287, so plan your breaks accordingly. While primarily on high-speed highways, the route offers a consistent pace, allowing for efficient travel. You'll be spending most of your time on US Highway 287 East and portions of the Central East Freeway, so expect a driving environment geared towards covering distance.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 121.1 mi on US Highway 287.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 287 and Central East Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 34.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 18 significant decision points across 361.4 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 34.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 242.6 miles (US 287 / Northwest Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 249.2 miles (US 82; US 287 / Central East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

3,527 ft 652 ft

Total Climb

437 ft

Total Descent

2,981 ft

Highest Point

3,527 ft

~25.8 mi in

Elevation Range

2,875 ft

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 Fritch, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 2373 along the way.

Fm 2373

36 mi in | ~52m

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Paris Coffee Shop

Cafe

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Cuisine: diner

Hours: Mo-We 07:00-15:00; Th-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su...

Visit website

McDonald's

Fast_food

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Fort Worth, TX

Cuisine: burger

Hours: 05:00-03:00

Visit website

Fixture - Kitchen and Social Lounge

Restaurant

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Cuisine: american

Visit website

Spice

Restaurant

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Visit website

Cane Rosso

Restaurant

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Cuisine: pizza

Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su...

Visit website

YOICHI Omakase & Hand Roll

Restaurant

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Cuisine: sushi

Subway

Fast_food

Museum

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Visit website

Clarendon College

Memorial

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

S. W. Lowe House

Memorial

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Harbor Bay Campground

Camp_site

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Visit website

Fort Worth Elks Lodge 124

Hotel

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Etta's Place

Hotel

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Fritch, TX

Full guide →

Fritch is a city in the High Plains region of Texas.

Arriving 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 6h 44m. Total distance: 361.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 44m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 121.1 miles on US Highway 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 20 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 Fort Worth, 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 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Lake Meredith National Recreation Area and Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fort Worth, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Fritch, TX to Fort Worth, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-44

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

Wise County Northbound

Wichita County Southbound Rest Area

Texas Travel Information Center at Wichita Falls

Donley County Northbound Rest Area

Safety Rest Areas: Hardeman County Northbound

Safety Rest Areas: Hardeman County Southbound

Rest Area

Wichita County Northbound Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

Rest Area

Service Plaza

QuikTrip

Pilot Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Donley County Southbound Rest Area

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

Fort Worth Herd

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Fritch, TX

Fort Worth, TX

Same local time

8 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 44m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Detours Along the Way

Paris Coffee Shop

McDonald's

Fixture - Kitchen and Social Lounge

Spice

Cane Rosso

YOICHI Omakase & Hand Roll

Subway

Harbor Bay Campground

Rogers-O'Daniel House

Lake Meredith Aquatic and Wildlife Museum

Donley County

Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Museum

Wise County Heritage Museum

Clarendon College

S. W. Lowe House

Harbor Bay Campground

Fort Worth Elks Lodge 124

Etta's Place

About the Cities

Starting in Fritch, TX

Arriving in Fort Worth, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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