Origin
Pilot Point, TX
Morning in Pilot Point on Sunday
Local time
11:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pilot Point, 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 13m
Distance
59.3 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pilot Point, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Pilot Point to Fort Worth, you are in for a straightforward, 59.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes. Since this is a relatively short trip, it works perfectly as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You should budget approximately $9 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Great Plains locations. Because you will be navigating through local roads rather than high-speed interstates, expect a more hands-on driving experience. It is a manageable route that avoids the complexity of a multi-day road trip, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 17.2 mi | 18m |
| I 35W TEXpress | 16.7 mi | 16m |
| FM 428 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| East Sherman Drive | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| South US Highway 377 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| I 35 | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| North Loop 288 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| South Washington Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 17.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pilot Point, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on FM 1192
48 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Jefferson Street
2
Turn left onto FM 1192
229 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 377 Bus; FM 1192
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Washington Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 377; FM 455
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South US Highway 377
5
Turn right onto FM 3524
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
East Sherman Drive
6
Continue on FM 428
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
FM 428
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward Loop 288 West
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto Loop 288; US 380 Truck
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Loop 288
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 77
10
Turn right onto Spur 77
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Elm Street
11
Turn left onto North Interstate 35
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Interstate 35
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 35 South
13
Merge onto I 35; US 77
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 35; US 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto I 35W
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 35W
Exit 467
Toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W Express
17 mi
·
16 min
·
I 35W TEXpress
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Merge onto I 35W
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North South Freeway
17
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.
18
Continue on South Freeway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 29.7 miles from Pilot Point, 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 0 and 58.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FM 1192 / West Main Street
Turn left onto FM 1192 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
15.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the ramp toward Loop 288 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Loop 288 West
8
23.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 35W
Take the exit onto I 35W toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth
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 467
Toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth
6
40.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
I 35W Express / I 35W TEXpress
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W Express / I 35W TEXpress
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
$8.96 one way
$17.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $9.81 | $19.62 |
| premium | $4.54 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.09 | $26.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.80 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Sunday
Local time
11:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 10 to 15 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
85°F
Denton, TX
30 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
14 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 13m 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 trip is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than a monotonous interstate grind. With zero percent of the route on controlled-access highways, you will spend your time navigating West Main Street, South Washington Street, and Highway 377. There is no long-distance highway cruising here, as the longest uninterrupted stretch is currently 0 miles on West Main Street. You can expect a consistent, technical pace as you transition from the smaller roads of Pilot Point toward the urban center of Fort Worth. Stay alert at the wheel, as the constant turns require more focus than a typical highway drive.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.2 mi on I 35W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and I 35W TEXpress. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 1192 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.3 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: near the start (FM 1192 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles (I 35W): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
738 ft
542 ft
Total Climb
468 ft
Total Descent
537 ft
Highest Point
738 ft
~21.2 mi in
Elevation Range
196 ft
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.
Between Pilot Point, TX and Fort Worth, TX, road signs point toward Loop 288 West and Fm 1515: Fort Worth.
Loop 288 West
15.6 mi in
|
~24m
Fm 1515: Fort Worth
23.3 mi in
|
~34m
|
via I 35W
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 13m. Total distance: 59.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.2 miles on I 35W. 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: near the start (FM 1192 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles (I 35W): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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