Origin
Palmer, TX
Afternoon in Palmer on Sunday
Local time
12:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Palmer, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
57 mi
92 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palmer, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
Palmer, TX to Fort Worth, TX is 57 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and I-45, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip that keeps you within the Great Plains region throughout. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly highway, making it a quick and efficient way to get from point A to point B. It's a practical choice if you're looking for a no-fuss journey between these two Texas locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 19.7 mi | 21m |
| I 45 | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 15.1 mi | 16m |
| South Freeway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| North Dallas Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Interstate 45 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Jefferson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Allen Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
— 19.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on FM 813
417 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
2
Turn left onto I 45 Bus
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dallas Street
3
Continue on I 45 Bus
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Dallas Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto South Interstate 45
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Interstate 45
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 45 North: Dallas
6
Merge onto I 45
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 276A
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 20
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 20
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 35W North: Denton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
13
Merge onto I 35W
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Freeway
16
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Allen Avenue
17
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Freeway
18
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Palmer, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 56.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Interstate 45
At end of road, turn left onto South Interstate 45
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
16.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 276A
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
8
52.5 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
52.8 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
56.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
$8.61 one way
$17.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $9.43 | $18.85 |
| premium | $4.54 | $10.18 | $20.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.58 | $25.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.74 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.98 | $3.65 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Afternoon in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
12:46 PM
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
78°F
Cedar Hill, TX
29 mi in
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
24 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
1h 4m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily a highway experience, with 60% of the route utilizing major interstates like I-45 and the Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway. You'll encounter a mixed drive profile, meaning it's not exclusively high-speed interstate travel but leans heavily that way. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 19.7 miles on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. The road character remains consistent for the most part, offering a relatively smooth and direct path with minimal scenic detours.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.7 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near South Interstate 45.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (South Interstate 45): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.5 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Palmer, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Denton along the way.
Denton
52.5 mi in
|
~58m
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 1h 4m. Total distance: 57 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.7 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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: at 1.2 miles (South Interstate 45): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Worth, TX before heading back.
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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