Origin
Pecan Plantation, TX
Morning in Pecan Plantation on Tuesday
Local time
8:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pecan Plantation, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
43.7 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pecan Plantation, TX
Mark Stebnicki
Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
Pecan Plantation, TX to Fort Worth, TX is 43.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m via US 377, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward trip. It's a short haul, perfect for a day trip or a quick commute. You'll experience a mix of road types, so be prepared for some variation. Consider this a practical option if you need to get from the Pecan Plantation area to Fort Worth without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 377 | 21.2 mi | 25m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| Fall Creek Highway | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| South Freeway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Plantation Drive | 1.9 mi | 7m |
| Monticello Drive | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| Orchard Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Loop 820 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 377
— 21.2 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pecan Plantation, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on Wedgefield Road
338 ft
·
18 sec
·
Wedgefield Road
2
Turn left onto Orchard Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto Plantation Drive
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Plantation Drive
4
Continue on Nutcracker Drive
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Nutcracker Drive
5
Turn left onto Monticello Drive
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Monticello Drive
6
Enter roundabout onto Monticello Drive
253 ft
·
12 sec
·
Monticello Drive
7
Continue on Monticello Drive
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Monticello Drive
8
Turn left onto FM 167
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Fall Creek Highway
9
Turn right onto US 377
21 mi
·
25 min
·
US 377
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto Southwest Loop 820
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Southwest Loop 820
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 20 East
12
Merge onto I 20
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 437
Toward I 35W: Denton, Waco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35W North: Denton
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
16
Merge onto I 35W
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Freeway
19
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Allen Avenue
20
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Freeway
21
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Pecan Plantation, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 43.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Monticello Drive
Turn left onto Monticello Drive
Navigation decision point
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Monticello Drive
Enter roundabout onto Monticello Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 377
Turn right onto US 377
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
38.8 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward I 35W: Denton, Waco
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: Denton, Waco
7
43.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
$6.60 one way
$13.21 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.23 | $14.46 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Morning in Fort Worth on Tuesday
Local time
8:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Cresson, TX
22 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
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 5m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a mix of road types, with 56% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 377, the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, and Fall Creek Highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is 21.2 miles along US 377, offering a good pace for a while. Expect the character of the drive to shift as you transition between these different roads. It's not a constant interstate pace, but not entirely rural backroads either, providing a varied driving experience.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.2 mi on US 377.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 2.5 miles in near Monticello Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 2.5 miles (Monticello Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (Monticello Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.9 miles (US 377): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Pecan Plantation, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
Waco
38.8 mi in
|
~58m
About the Cities
Starting in Pecan Plantation, TX
Full guide →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 5m. Total distance: 43.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.2 miles on US 377. 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 2.5 miles (Monticello Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (Monticello Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.9 miles (US 377): Lane positioning matters here.
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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