This 394.9-mile journey from Gruver, TX to Fort Worth, TX is estimated to take about 6 hours and 22 minutes of driving time. As a single-day trip, it's a manageable but full day behind the wheel, with a fuel cost estimated around $60. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Main Avenue, Circle Drive, and North Cedar Street, indicating a more connected, in-town feel for a significant portion of the drive. This route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape. Plan for one stop to break up the travel time.
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
197.2 miles from Gruver, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 287
110.2 mi
1h 56m
Central East Freeway
99.2 mi
1h 46m
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi
42m
Main Avenue
32.7 mi
45m
West 2nd Street
27.8 mi
30m
North Cedar Street
23.7 mi
35m
TX 207
9.6 mi
14m
TX 136
9.5 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 287
— 110.2 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gruver, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
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Start on Loop 84
45 ft·6 sec·East 4th Street
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Turn left onto TX 136
33 mi·45 min·Main Avenue
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Turn straight onto TX 136; TX 152; TX 207
9.5 mi·10 min·TX 136; TX 152; TX 207
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Enter roundabout onto TX 136; TX 152; TX 207
444 ft·7 sec·North Cedar Street
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Continue on TX 136; TX 152; TX 207
24 mi·35 min·North Cedar Street
6
Continue on TX 207; FM 293
0.3 mi·25 sec·TX 207; FM 293
7
Continue on TX 207; FM 293
0.5 mi·46 sec·Elsie Avenue
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Turn right onto TX 207; FM 293
0.2 mi·19 sec·East Broadway Street
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Turn straight onto TX 207; FM 293
9.3 mi·13 min·TX 207; FM 293
10
Continue on TX 207; US 66 Hist
1.0 mi·1 min·Original U.S. Route 66
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Turn right onto TX 207
6.1 mi·9 min·State Highway 207
12
Continue on TX 207
0.5 mi·49 sec·North Hurley Avenue
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Turn left onto US 287
1.1 mi·2 min·West 1st Street
14
Continue on US 287; FM 1151
28 mi·28 min·US Highway 287
15
Continue on US 287; TX 70
28 mi·30 min·West 2nd Street
16
Turn slight right onto US 287
14 mi·13 min·US Highway 287
17
Continue on US 287
0.7 mi·58 sec·Burnett Street
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Continue on US 287
14 mi·14 min·US Highway 287
19
Continue on US 287
2.8 mi·3 min·Avenue F Northwest
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Continue on US 287
54 mi·58 min·US Highway 287
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Continue on US 287
4.1 mi·4 min·Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on US 70; US 183; US 287
41 mi·42 min·US Highway 287 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on US 287
4.6 mi·4 min·Northwest Freeway
24
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
25
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287
2.5 mi·3 min·Central Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287
0.9 mi·1 min·Lloyd Ruby Overpass
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 281; US 287
0.9 mi·1 min·Central East Freeway
28
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
1.8 mi·1 min·Central East Freeway
29
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.
30
Continue on US 81; US 287
4.6 mi·4 min·US 81; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Merge onto I 35W; US 287
4.5 mi·4 min·North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.6 mi·33 sec
Toward I 35W Express Toll SouthUse the slight left lane.
33
Merge onto I 35W TEXpress
4.0 mi·3 min·I 35W TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Merge onto I 35W
1.1 mi·1 min·North South Freeway
35
Take the exit onto US 287 Bus
0.5 mi·1 min·US 287 Bus
Exit 49BToward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen AvenueUse the slight right lane.
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Continue on South Freeway
0.4 mi·46 sec·South Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
37
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour and 22-minute duration, starting your 394.9-mile drive from Gruver, TX early in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and arrive in Fort Worth with time to spare. With a fuel cost estimate of $60, be sure to fill up before leaving Gruver. Since this is a 'turn-heavy local drive' with no specified longest stretch, plan for your one stop strategically in a town that offers a good place to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your navigation as you'll be on local roads for the entire trip.
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 197.2 miles from Gruver, TX, or about 3h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.2 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 87 miles or 2h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 197.2 miles or 3h 58m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Worth, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gruver, 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 Gruver, TX
This is one driving day of about 394.4 miles and 7h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Gruver, 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 Highway 287 for about 110.2 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 275.5 and 393.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
275.5 mi into trip|~5h 21m 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...
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276.1 mi into trip|~5h 22m in|I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287 / Central Freeway
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287 / Central Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
282.1 mi into trip|~5h 29m 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.
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387.8 mi into trip|~7h 23m 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
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393.5 mi into trip|~7h 29m 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
$59.59 one way
$119.19 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg138 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$65.23
$130.46
premium
$4.54
$70.42
$140.83
diesel
$5.61
$87.08
$174.16
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: 138 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
118.3
1
$41.41
$18.93
Efficient EV
98.6
1
$34.51
$15.78
EV Truck/SUV
157.8
1
$55.22
$25.24
Gas CO2
138 kg
EV CO2
46 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 Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Gruver, TX
Late night
in Gruver on Tuesday
Local time
3:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Late night
in Fort Worth on Tuesday
Local time
3:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
S 15 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 2:58PM CDT until April 14 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 1:54PM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo 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
7h 31m 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.
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.
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 54.4
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...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 40.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 394.9-mile trip, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating through towns and along local streets for the entire duration, rather than cruising on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the profile suggests frequent turns and changes in speed limits as you move through various communities. This drive will keep you engaged with the local scenery and road network, offering a different experience than a high-speed highway journey.
76% 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: 110.2 mi on US Highway 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 275.5 miles in near US 287 / Northwest Freeway.
Driving Effort9/10
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 14 significant decision points across 394.4 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 275.5 miles (US 287 / Northwest Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 276.1 miles (I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287 / Central Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 282.1 miles (US 82; US 287 / Central East Freeway): 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 7h 31m. Total distance: 394.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 31m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 110.2 miles on US Highway 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 21 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 275.5 miles (US 287 / Northwest Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 276.1 miles (I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287 / Central Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 282.1 miles (US 82; US 287 / Central East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument and Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.5 hours each way, a round trip means 15.0 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.
