Traveling from Moody to Fort Worth covers 111.8 miles through the heart of the Texas Great Plains. You should anticipate a travel time of approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, making this a straightforward day trip that doesn’t require an overnight stay. Since the route relies on local roads like 8th Street, Spring Valley Highway, and West Spring Valley Road rather than major interstates, you get a more intimate look at the regional landscape. Budgeting about $17 for fuel should cover your needs for this direct trek. Because there are no scheduled stops in the plan, you have the flexibility to manage your own pace throughout the journey. It is a practical route for those who prefer avoiding heavy highway traffic in favor of a more localized driving experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.5 miles from Moody, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 35W
49.2 mi
51m
Purple Heart Trail
35.6 mi
35m
Spring Valley Highway
12.6 mi
15m
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
7m
West Spring Valley Road
3.1 mi
4m
8th Street
0.5 mi
<1m
South Freeway
0.2 mi
<1m
East Allen Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 49.2 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moody, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on TX 317
70 ft·3 sec·Avenue D
2
Turn right onto FM 107
0.5 mi·49 sec·8th Street
3
Turn left onto FM 2113
13 mi·15 min·Spring Valley Highway
4
Continue on FM 2113
3.1 mi·4 min·West Spring Valley Road
5
Take the ramp
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 35 North
6
Merge onto I 35
2.6 mi·2 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 35
6.6 mi·7 min·South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi·33 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
49 mi·51 min·I 35W
Toward I 35W: Fort WorthUse the slight left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 49AToward Allen AvenueUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi·18 sec·South Freeway
12
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft·12 sec·East Allen Avenue
13
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft·5 sec·South Freeway
14
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of total departure flexibility. However, because you are navigating local roads rather than major highways, it is best to avoid peak traffic hours to keep your transit time close to the 1 hour and 45-minute mark. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Moody, as the $17 estimate is based on a direct run without frequent idling or detours. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, verify your navigation settings to ensure you are comfortable with the specific turns on 8th Street and Spring Valley Highway. Staying alert at intersections will make your arrival in Fort Worth much smoother.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.5 miles from Moody, TX, or about 1h 1m 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 24 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.5 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 37m
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 Moody, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Moody, TX
This is one driving day of about 108.9 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Moody, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 108.8 — 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 107 / 8th Street
Turn right onto FM 107 / 8th Street
Navigation decision point
5
17 mi into trip|~22m in|I 35 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge onto I 35 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
59.3 mi into trip|~1h 5m 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
108.5 mi into trip|~1h 57m 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
108.8 mi into trip|~1h 58m in|East Allen Avenue
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.46 one way
$32.91 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$18.01
$36.02
premium
$4.54
$19.44
$38.89
diesel
$5.61
$24.04
$48.09
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.7
0
$11.43
$5.23
Efficient EV
27.2
0
$9.53
$4.36
EV Truck/SUV
43.6
0
$15.25
$6.97
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Moody, TX
Morning
in Moody on Tuesday
Local time
10:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Morning
in Fort Worth on Tuesday
Local time
10:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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 58m 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.
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 26.3
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 that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this journey features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating surface streets and local roads for the entire 111.8-mile distance. The route requires frequent adjustments as you transition between 8th Street, Spring Valley Highway, and West Spring Valley Road. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you will find the drive requires active engagement rather than cruise control. This character makes the trip feel more like a series of connected local segments than a single high-speed transit.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 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 early in the drive near FM 107 / 8th Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 107 / 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles (I 35 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.3 miles (I 35W): 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
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. 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 107 / 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles (I 35 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.3 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Worth, TX before heading back.
