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Trip from Orange, 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 Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 22m

Distance

331.5 mi

534 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 10m ★
6 AM
6h 22m
8 AM
6h 47m
10 AM
6h 31m
12 PM
6h 28m
3 PM
6h 32m
5 PM
6h 46m
8 PM
6h 15m

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

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city in Orange County, Texas, United States

Orange, TX

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

Fort Worth, TX

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Trip Overview

This 331.5-mile drive from Orange, Texas, to Fort Worth, Texas, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can comfortably be completed in about 6 hours and 22 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of $50, it's an economical day trip, primarily utilizing US 69 and US Highway 175 West before merging onto the Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway. The route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent driving experience. Consider this a practical option for a single-day transit, allowing for a flexible departure time to best suit your schedule.

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

165.8 miles from Orange, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 69 147.2 mi 2h 49m
US Highway 175 West 68.5 mi 1h 14m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 21.1 mi 22m
US Highway 175 20.8 mi 22m
I 10 19.8 mi 20m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway 19.7 mi 21m
Eastex Freeway 9.5 mi 10m
South Freeway 3.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US 69 — 147.2 mi, about 2h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orange, TX and Fort Worth, TX.

1

Start on 7th Street

45 ft · 7 sec · 7th Street
2

Turn left onto US 90 Bus

0.6 mi · 1 min · Green Avenue
3

Continue on US 90 Bus; TX 87

1.0 mi · 1 min · Macarthur Drive
4

Turn right onto US 90 Bus

1.5 mi · 2 min · Strickland Drive
5

Continue on US 90 Bus

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue
6

Turn straight onto West I-10 Service Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · West I-10 Service Road
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 90 West: Houston
8

Merge onto I 10; US 90

20 mi · 20 min · I 10; US 90
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 853A Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 853A Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
11

Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287

9.5 mi · 10 min · Eastex Freeway
Toward Jasper, Lufkin
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 69; US 287

94 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US 69; US 287
Toward US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin
13

Turn right onto US 69 Bus

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Chestnut Street
14

Turn straight

304 ft · 11 sec
15

Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Timberland Drive
16

Turn left onto US 69 Bus; TX 103

2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive
17

At end of road, turn left onto TX 103; Loop 287

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
18

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 21 sec
19

Merge onto US 69

54 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 69
20

Turn left onto US 175

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Alexander Boulevard
21

Continue on US 175

0.6 mi · 56 sec · Frankston Highway
22

Continue on US 175

9.6 mi · 10 min · US Highway 175 West
23

Turn slight right

3.8 mi · 4 min
24

Merge onto US 175

1.9 mi · 2 min · East Pine Street
25

Continue on US 175

21 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175
26

Continue on US 175 Bus

2.5 mi · 4 min · East Corsicana Street
27

Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus

59 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US Highway 175 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Merge onto I 20

21 mi · 22 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Continue on I 20

20 mi · 21 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 437 Toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 35W North: Denton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
34

Merge onto I 35W

3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 49A Toward Allen Avenue Use the slight right lane.
36

Turn straight onto South Freeway

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South Freeway
37

Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

210 ft · 12 sec · East Allen Avenue
38

Turn left onto South Freeway

258 ft · 5 sec · South Freeway
39

Arrive at destination

South Freeway

Trip Plan

Given the 6-hour 22-minute duration, starting your journey from Orange, Texas, in the early morning is advisable to avoid potential traffic delays as you approach Fort Worth. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility in pacing your drive. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the longest stretch without a significant road change is 147.2 miles on US 69. The $50 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a little extra buffer. If you prefer a more relaxed pace, consider an earlier departure to allow for an unscheduled break.

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 165.8 miles from Orange, TX, or about 3h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 147.2 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 73 miles or 1h 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 165.8 miles or 3h 14m 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 15m

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 Orange, 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 Orange, TX

This is one driving day of about 331.5 miles and 6h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Orange, 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 69 for about 147.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Nacogdoches, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nacogdoches, TX

166 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

Orange County, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New London, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 165.8 miles from Orange, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 147.2 miles.

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.

Tilt Studio Beaumont

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

Beaumont, Texas

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14092424301

Visit website

Stark Museum of Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route

Orange, Texas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14098862787

Visit website

World’s Largest Working Fire Hydrant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Beaumont, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14098803927

Visit website

Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Orange, Texas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14096709113

Visit website

Beaumont Children's Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Beaumont, Texas

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+14093477919

Visit website

Beaumont Escape Room

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Beaumont, Texas

Hours: 12–7 pm

+14097293300

Visit website

Forest 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 website

Imagination Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Beaumont, Texas

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+14098611929

Visit website

Roger's Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Beaumont, Texas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14098611929

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 25.5 and 331.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
25.5 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 853A Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North:...
7
25.8 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 853A Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
8
327.1 mi into trip | ~6h 16m in

Take the exit toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 437 Toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
7
327.3 mi into trip | ~6h 16m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 35W North: Denton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 35W North: Denton
7
331.1 mi into trip | ~6h 21m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.09 one way

$100.18 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 116 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $54.83 $109.66
premium $4.54 $59.19 $118.37
diesel $5.61 $73.19 $146.38

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: 116 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 99.5 1 $34.81 $15.91
Efficient EV 82.9 0 $29.01 $13.26
EV Truck/SUV 132.6 1 $46.41 $21.22

Gas CO2

116 kg

EV CO2

39 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 Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Orange, TX

Late night in Orange on Tuesday

Local time

5:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Worth, TX

Late night in Fort Worth on Tuesday

Local time

5:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 10 to 15 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 7:31AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:25AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM 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

2 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 22m 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?

Expect a highway-dominated experience, with 88% of this drive taking place on faster roads. You'll encounter stretches where you can cover significant ground, including a notable 147.2-mile segment on US 69. While the profile is highway-focused, the transition onto US Highway 175 West and then the Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway introduces a dynamic shift as you approach the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The road's personality is geared towards efficient travel, minimizing detours and maximizing forward momentum.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 147.2 mi on US 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 69 and US Highway 175 West. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 23 significant decision points across 331.5 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 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 327.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Orange, TX and Fort Worth, TX, road signs point toward Jasper and Lufkin.

Jasper

25.5 mi in | ~30m

Lufkin

26 mi in | ~31m | via US 69; US 96; US 287

About the Cities

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 22m. Total distance: 331.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 22m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 147.2 miles on US 69. 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 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 327.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.7 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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