Littlefield, TX to Fort Worth, TX is 352.3 miles and takes about 6h 5m via US 84, with a fuel budget near $51 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape for much of the trip. It's a straightforward, mostly highway route, making it a good option if you're looking for a direct path with minimal complexity. The 95% highway share means you'll spend most of your time on faster roads, ideal for covering ground efficiently. Consider this if you need a single-day transit between these two Texas points.
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
176.1 miles from Littlefield, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 84
216.6 mi
3h 40m
US Highway 84
73.9 mi
1h 14m
East Highway 84
26.9 mi
26m
West Freeway
15.2 mi
17m
Slaton Road
4.8 mi
6m
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi
4m
Avenue Q
4 mi
4m
Delano Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 216.6 mi, about 3h 40m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 56 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,680 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,135
Quietest
2 AM
~202 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 Littlefield, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on FM 54
0.4 mi·44 sec·East Waylon Jennings Boulevard
2
Turn slight right onto Loop 430
1.6 mi·2 min·Delano Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto US 84
34 mi·35 min·US 84
4
Merge onto US 84
4.0 mi·4 min·Avenue Q
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 84
4.8 mi·6 min·Slaton Road
6
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
7
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
8
Continue on US 84
20 mi·20 min·East Highway 84
9
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
10
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·16 sec·East 15th Street
11
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi·37 sec·Ralls Road
12
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi·2 min·North Avenue F
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US Highway 84
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
183 mi·3 hr 5 min·US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: AbileneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30
15 mi·17 min·West Freeway
Exit 421Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort WorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto US 377
0.2 mi·12 sec·US 377
Exit 15AToward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, DentonUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 35W South: Waco
18
Merge onto I 35W; US 287 Bus
0.1 mi·6 sec·South Freeway
19
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.
20
Continue on South Freeway
0.4 mi·46 sec·South Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour drive, leaving Littlefield in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Fort Worth with plenty of daylight. With a longest stretch of 216.6 miles on US 84, you can plan for one significant fuel and rest stop around the halfway point, possibly near Lubbock, though the data doesn't specify services there. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during that long stretch, and factor in the estimated $51 fuel cost. Since it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility; however, sticking to US 84 for the majority of the route simplifies planning.
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 176.1 miles from Littlefield, TX, or about 3h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 216.6 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 78 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 176.1 miles or 3h 3m 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 1m
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 Littlefield, 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 Littlefield, TX
This is one driving day of about 352.3 miles and 6h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 miles from Littlefield, 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 84 for about 216.6 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 35.5 and 351.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
35.5 mi into trip|~38m in|US 84 / Avenue Q
Merge onto US 84 / Avenue Q
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
152.3 mi into trip|~2h 39m in|US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
8
335.3 mi into trip|~5h 45m in|I 30 / West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
8
350.6 mi into trip|~6h 2m in|US 377
Take the exit onto US 377 toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton
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 15A
Toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377...
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351.4 mi into trip|~6h 4m 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
$48.25 one way
$96.51 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg123 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$53.90
$107.80
premium
$4.23
$58.60
$117.20
diesel
$4.80
$66.52
$133.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 123.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
105.7
1
$36.99
$16.91
Efficient EV
88.1
1
$30.83
$14.09
EV Truck/SUV
140.9
1
$49.32
$22.55
Gas CO2
123 kg
EV CO2
41 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
Littlefield, TX
Late night
in Littlefield on Monday
Local time
12:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:03AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:02AM CDT until July 17 at 6:45AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Late night
in Fort Worth on Monday
Local time
12:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:03AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:02AM CDT until July 17 at 6:45AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
103°F
Sweetwater, TX
176 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
12 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 5m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for about 95% of this 352.3-mile trip. The longest continuous stretch on US 84 is 216.6 miles, so expect long, uninterrupted cruising for a significant portion of your drive. This means you'll encounter a high volume of exits and interchanges for much of the route, typical of major highway travel. Surface roads will only become prevalent in the final miles as you approach Fort Worth.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 216.6 mi on US 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and US Highway 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.5 miles in near US 84 / Avenue Q.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 352.3 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 35.5 miles (US 84 / Avenue Q): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 152.3 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 335.3 miles (I 30 / West 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 6h 5m. Total distance: 352.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 5m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 216.6 miles on US 84. 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 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 35.5 miles (US 84 / Avenue Q): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 152.3 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 335.3 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.2 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.
