Trip from Olton, TX to Fort Worth, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 33m

Distance

366.3 mi

589 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 21m ★

6 AM

6h 33m

8 AM

6h 58m

10 AM

6h 42m

12 PM

6h 40m

3 PM

6h 43m

5 PM

6h 57m

8 PM

6h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Olton, TX

Thomas balabaud

city and county seat of Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Fort Worth, TX

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Trip Overview

Olton, TX to Fort Worth, TX is 366.3 miles and takes about 6h 33m via US 84, with a fuel budget near $53 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a single-day trip that takes you across a significant portion of Texas, moving from the Great Plains region to another part of the Great Plains. You'll primarily be on highways, making for a straightforward drive. Given the duration and distance, it's a manageable trip for one day if you're looking to get to Fort Worth efficiently.

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

183.1 miles from Olton, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 24m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 84	183 mi	3h 5m
US Highway 84	79.1 mi	1h 19m
East Highway 84	26.9 mi	26m
Main Avenue	26.6 mi	40m
West Freeway	15.2 mi	17m
Highway 84	11.4 mi	12m
Clovis Road	6 mi	7m
Slaton Road	4.8 mi	6m

Longest stretch: US 84 — 183 mi, about 3h 5m

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

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 Olton, TX and Fort Worth, TX.

Start on this road

98 ft · 9 sec · this road

Turn right onto 6th Street

197 ft · 14 sec · 6th Street

Turn left onto FM 168

27 mi · 40 min · Main Avenue

Continue on FM 168

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Arnett Avenue

Continue on FM 168

515 ft · 10 sec · Spade Road

Turn left onto US 84

5.2 mi · 5 min · US Highway 84

Continue on US 84

11 mi · 12 min · Highway 84

Continue on US 84

6.0 mi · 7 min · Clovis Road

Merge onto US 84

4.0 mi · 4 min · Avenue Q

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 84

4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

Continue on US 84

6.9 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84

Continue on US 84

4.5 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

Continue on US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East 15th Street

Turn right onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Ralls Road

Turn straight onto TX 207

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

At end of road, turn left onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

183 mi · 3 hr 5 min · US 84

Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30

15 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 377

0.2 mi · 12 sec · US 377

Exit 15A Toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 35W South: Waco

Merge onto I 35W; US 287 Bus

0.1 mi · 6 sec · South Freeway

Take the exit onto US 287 Bus

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 287 Bus

Exit 49B Toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Continue on South Freeway

0.4 mi · 46 sec · South Freeway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Arrive at destination

South Freeway

Trip Plan

For this approximately 6.5-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Olton to make the most of daylight. With a fuel cost estimated at $53, ensure you fill up before leaving Olton or at a major point along US 84, as there's only one recommended stop. The longest stretch without a major turn is 183 miles, so plan your breaks accordingly. Given it's a single-day drive, you have flexibility, but staying aware of your fuel level on the expansive highway sections will be key.

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 183.1 miles from Olton, TX, or about 3h 24m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 183 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 81 miles or 1h 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 183.1 miles or 3h 24m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Worth, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Olton, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Olton, TX

This is one driving day of about 366.3 miles and 6h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Olton, 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 183 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Nolan County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Roscoe, TX

183 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

Post, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sweetwater, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 183.1 miles from Olton, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18179665509

Visit website

American Windmill Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18067478734

Visit website

Mackenzie Main City Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18067752673

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18067947928

Visit website

Fort 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 website

Paramount Theatre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Abilene, Texas

+13256769620

Visit website

Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Abilene, Texas

Visit website

12th Armored Division Memorial

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Abilene, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13256776515

Visit website

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 0 and 365.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 6th Street

Turn right onto 6th Street

Navigation decision point

166.4 mi into trip | ~3h 7m 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

349.4 mi into trip | ~6h 12m 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

364.6 mi into trip | ~6h 30m 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...

365.4 mi into trip | ~6h 31m 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

$50.17 one way

$100.34 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 128 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$56.04	$112.08
premium	$4.23	$60.93	$121.86
diesel	$4.80	$69.16	$138.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$50

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 128.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	109.9	1	$38.46	$17.58
Efficient EV	91.6	1	$32.05	$14.65
EV Truck/SUV	146.5	1	$51.28	$23.44

Gas CO2

128 kg

EV CO2

43 kg (66% 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

Olton, TX

Late night in Olton on Monday

Local time

12:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Partly Cloudy

S 10 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 17 at 1:45AM MDT until July 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:45AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

Fort Worth, TX

Late night in Fort Worth on Monday

Local time

12:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 17 at 1:45AM MDT until July 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:45AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

102°F

Roscoe, TX

183 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 33m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is mostly highway, with 87% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll have a continuous stretch of 183 miles on US 84, which is the longest uninterrupted section. The transition from US 84 to other roads will occur as you approach Fort Worth, where you can expect to encounter more local traffic and a higher density of exits. The majority of your time will be spent cruising on these well-maintained highways.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 183 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 early in the drive near 6th Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

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 366.3 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: near the start (6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 166.4 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 349.4 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

3,613 ft 652 ft

Total Climb

179 ft

Total Descent

3,140 ft

Highest Point

3,613 ft

Elevation Range

2,961 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Olton, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1906

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 6h 33m. Total distance: 366.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 33m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 183 miles on US 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 38 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 38 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.1 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.

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, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Olton, TX to Fort Worth, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-20

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Llano Estacado Picnic Area

Picnic Area

I-20 Westbound Picnic Area

I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area

Service Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Picnic Area Westbound US 84

Picnic Area Eastbound US 84

Picnic Area

Service Plaza

Eastland County Eastbound Rest Area

Eastland County Westbound Rest Area

Nolan County Eastbound Rest Area

QuikTrip

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Road Ranger

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Eagles Landing Travel Plaza

QuikTrip

Petro Stopping Centers

Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area

Callahan County Westbound Rest Area

Flying J Travel Center

Picnic Area

Waterfall Overlook

Rest Area

Hill Arbor

Rest Area

Rest Area

Flying J Travel Center

Service Plaza

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

American Windmill Museum

Mackenzie Main City Park

Painting with a Twist

Fort Worth Herd

Paramount Theatre

Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden

12th Armored Division Memorial

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Olton, TX

Fort Worth, TX

Same local time

12 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 33m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

About the Cities

Starting in Olton, TX

Arriving in Fort Worth, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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