Origin
Gholson, TX
Morning in Gholson on Tuesday
Local time
7:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gholson, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
78.9 mi
127 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gholson, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
Gholson to Fort Worth is 78.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via I 35W, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, transitioning from rural Texas into the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. It's a straightforward trip for those looking to connect two points efficiently. Given its short duration and moderate fuel cost, it's easily manageable as a same-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 49.2 mi | 51m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 18 mi | 17m |
| Tokio Road | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Gholson Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Interstate 35 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Allen Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wildcat Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 49.2 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gholson, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on FM 1858
54 ft
·
8 sec
·
Wildcat Circle
2
Turn left onto FM 933
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gholson Road
3
Turn right onto FM 1858
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Tokio Road
4
Turn left onto North Interstate 35
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Interstate 35
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 35 North, US 77 North
6
Merge onto I 35; US 77
18 mi
·
17 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
49 mi
·
51 min
·
I 35W
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Use the slight left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Freeway
10
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Allen Avenue
11
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Freeway
12
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.5 miles from Gholson, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 78.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FM 933 / Gholson Road
Turn left onto FM 933 / Gholson Road
Navigation decision point
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 35; US 77 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge onto I 35; US 77 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
29.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
7
78.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward Allen Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
5
78.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
East Allen Avenue
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.92 one way
$23.84 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
| premium | $4.54 | $14.09 | $28.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.42 | $34.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.28 | $3.79 |
| Efficient EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.05 | $5.05 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Morning in Fort Worth on Tuesday
Local time
7:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Hillsboro, TX
39 mi in
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
24 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
1h 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
About 63% of this 78.9-mile drive is on highways, with the longest continuous highway stretch measuring 49.2 miles on I 35W. You'll experience a significant shift from surface roads like Tokio Road to the open cruising of I 35W. Expect to encounter dense exits as you approach the Fort Worth area.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.2 mi on I 35W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and Purple Heart Trail. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 933 / Gholson Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 933 / Gholson Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (I 35; US 77 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 1h 29m. Total distance: 78.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.2 miles on I 35W. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 933 / Gholson Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (I 35; US 77 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles (I 35W): 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 Fort Worth, 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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