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Trip from Hallettsville, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 30m
Distance
240.5 mi
387 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 17m
★
6 AM
4h 31m
8 AM
4h 57m
10 AM
4h 40m
12 PM
4h 37m
3 PM
4h 41m
5 PM
4h 56m
8 PM
4h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hallettsville, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Fort Worth, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Hallettsville to Fort Worth is 240.5 miles and takes about 4 hours 30 minutes via I 35W, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the Great Plains region of Texas to another part of the Great Plains, offering a straightforward path north. With a recommended one-day drive, it's a solid option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two Texas locations. The route balances highway cruising with some time on surface streets, making it a generally manageable drive for most vehicles.
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
120.3 miles from Hallettsville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 49.2 mi | 51m |
| North Travis Avenue | 48.6 mi | 55m |
| South Main Street | 48 mi | 57m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 33 mi | 33m |
| United States Highway 77 | 24.9 mi | 28m |
| North US Highway 77 | 17.3 mi | 19m |
| US 77 | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| South Jack Kultgen Expressway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 49.2 mi, about 51m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~2,798 veh/hr typical · worst 3,547
Quietest
2 AM
~420 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 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 Hallettsville, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on South Texana Street
1.4 mi
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1 min
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South Texana Street
2
Continue on US 77
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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United States Highway 77
3
Continue on US 77
6.8 mi
·
7 min
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US 77
4
Continue on US 77; FM 532
25 mi
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28 min
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United States Highway 77
5
Continue on US 77
2.7 mi
·
3 min
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South Jefferson Street
6
Continue on US 77
17 mi
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19 min
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North US Highway 77
7
Continue on US 77
48 mi
·
57 min
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South Main Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 77; US 190; TX 36
3.6 mi
·
4 min
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US 77; US 190; TX 36
9
Turn right onto US 77
49 mi
·
55 min
·
North Travis Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto Circle Road
215 ft
·
11 sec
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Circle Road
11
Continue on Circle Road
0.4 mi
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54 sec
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Circle Road
12
Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
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South Jack Kultgen Expressway
13
Take the ramp
444 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 35 North, US 77 North
14
Continue on US 77
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 77
15
Merge onto I 35; US 77
3.3 mi
·
3 min
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South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
49 mi
·
51 min
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I 35W
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Use the slight left lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Freeway
20
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
12 sec
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East Allen Avenue
21
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft
·
5 sec
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South Freeway
22
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hours 30 minutes estimated drive time, leaving Hallettsville in the morning is ideal to ensure you reach Fort Worth with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a total distance of 240.5 miles, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is around $35, and plan to refuel before hitting the longer 49.2-mile stretch on I 35W. The transition to surface roads like North Travis Avenue and South Main Street will require your attention as you enter the Fort Worth area.
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 120.3 miles from Hallettsville, TX, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.2 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 53 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.3 miles or 2h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 44m
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 Hallettsville, 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 Hallettsville, TX
This is one driving day of about 240.5 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Hallettsville, 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 I 35W for about 49.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 120.3 miles from Hallettsville, 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Hill County Southbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
1 mi from route
290 Travel Plaza
1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.1 mi from route
Doris D Miller Park
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Final third
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Waco, Texas
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteForest 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 websiteFort 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 websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 104.6 and 240.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
104.6 mi into trip
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~2h 2m in
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US 77 / North Travis Avenue
Turn right onto US 77 / North Travis Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
154.5 mi into trip
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~3h in
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I 35; US 77 / South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Merge onto I 35; US 77 / South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
190.9 mi into trip
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~3h 37m 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
240.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 29m 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
240.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 30m in
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East Allen Avenue
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.94 one way
$65.88 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $36.79 | $73.59 |
| premium | $4.23 | $40.00 | $80.01 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $45.41 | $90.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.2 | 0 | $25.25 | $11.54 |
| Efficient EV | 60.1 | 0 | $21.04 | $9.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.2 | 1 | $33.67 | $15.39 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Hallettsville, TX
Evening in Hallettsville on Monday
Local time
7:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
98°F
Sunny
SSW 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 20 at 8:37AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 20 at 8:34AM CDT until July 22 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Evening in Fort Worth on Monday
Local time
7:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
102°F
Sunny
SSW 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 20 at 8:37AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 20 at 8:34AM CDT until July 22 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
96°F
Troy, TX
120 mi in
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
4 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
4h 30m 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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 157.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 44% highway share, meaning you'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 35W, including one stretch of 49.2 miles. Expect to transition from highway driving to surface roads, specifically North Travis Avenue and South Main Street, as you approach your destination. The mix suggests periods of faster travel on the interstate followed by slower speeds and more frequent intersections on local roads.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 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?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 104.6 miles in near US 77 / North Travis Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 30m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 104.6 miles (US 77 / North Travis Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 154.5 miles (I 35; US 77 / South Jack Kultgen Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 190.9 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
760 ft
232 ft
Total Climb
846 ft
Total Descent
427 ft
Highest Point
760 ft
~223.3 mi in
Elevation Range
528 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Hallettsville, TX
Full guide →Founded 1831
Top landmarks
- • Lavaca County Courthouse — building in Hallettsville, Lavaca County, Texas
- • Lay-Bozka House — historic place in Hallettsville, Lavaca County, 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 4h 30m. Total distance: 240.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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 — we found about 14 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 104.6 miles (US 77 / North Travis Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 154.5 miles (I 35; US 77 / South Jack Kultgen Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 190.9 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Fort Worth, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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