Trip from Pine Island, 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

5h 40m

Distance

313.5 mi

505 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 27m ★

6 AM

5h 40m

8 AM

6h 7m

10 AM

5h 49m

12 PM

5h 47m

3 PM

5h 51m

5 PM

6h 5m

8 PM

5h 32m

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

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Pine Island, TX

Jeff Stapleton

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

Fort Worth, TX

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Trip Overview

This 313.5-mile drive from Pine Island, TX to Fort Worth, TX is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can comfortably be completed in a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 40 minutes. You'll primarily be on I 45, US 287, and US 90, with a highway share of 98%, making it a very efficient trip. Budget around $47 for fuel. Since both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, you can expect a consistent landscape. With only one recommended stop, this route is designed for making good time.

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

156.8 miles from Pine Island, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 45	173.6 mi	2h 57m
US 287	57.6 mi	1h 5m
US 90	37.4 mi	42m
East Grand Parkway North	32.5 mi	34m
West Clayton Street	5.1 mi	6m
South Freeway	3.4 mi	3m
Interstate 45 North Frontage Road	2 mi	3m
North Cleveland Street	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 45 — 173.6 mi, about 2h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

440 ft · 35 sec · this road

Turn right onto US 90

37 mi · 42 min · US 90

Turn right onto TX 321

0.2 mi · 23 sec · North Cleveland Street

Turn left onto FM 1960

5.1 mi · 6 min · West Clayton Street

Turn right onto East Grand Parkway North

0.1 mi · 14 sec · East Grand Parkway North

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Merge onto TX 99 Toll

32 mi · 34 min · East Grand Parkway North

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Toward Houston, Dallas Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 8 sec

Toward I 45 North

Merge onto I 45

174 mi · 2 hr 57 min · I 45

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 287

58 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US 287

Exit 247 Toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward I 35W North: Denton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 14 sec

Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth

Merge onto I 35W

3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 49A Toward Allen Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto South Freeway

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South Freeway

Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

210 ft · 12 sec · East Allen Avenue

Turn left onto South Freeway

258 ft · 5 sec · South Freeway

Arrive at destination

South Freeway

Trip Plan

Given the 5 hour and 40-minute duration, starting your drive from Pine Island in the morning will allow you to reach Fort Worth with plenty of daylight. While the route is designed for a single day, the longest stretch of 173.6 miles on I 45 means you’ll want to ensure you have ample fuel before embarking on that segment. With a fuel cost estimate of $47, it's a budget-friendly trip. Plan for one brief stop to break up the journey and stay refreshed.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 156.8 miles from Pine Island, TX, or about 2h 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 173.6 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 69 miles or 1h 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 156.8 miles or 2h 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 34m

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 Pine Island, 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 Pine Island, TX

This is one driving day of about 313.5 miles and 5h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Pine Island, 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 I 45 for about 173.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palestine, TX

157 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

Conroe, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palestine, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 156.8 miles from Pine Island, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 45 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 173.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Candy Cane Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 89.6

Conroe, Texas

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+19365223804

Visit website

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 313.5

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18179665509

Visit website

Carl Barton Jr Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 89.6

Conroe, Texas

Hours: 6 am–8:30 pm

+19365223000

Visit website

NTER - The Great Escape

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 268.8

Waxahachie, Texas

Hours: 5–9 pm

+12149801053

Visit website

Fort Worth Herd

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 313.5

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 11:30 am–4 pm

+18173364373

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 75.5 and 313.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

75.5 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit toward Houston, Dallas

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. Toward Houston, Dallas

251.5 mi into trip | ~4h 28m in | US 287

Take the exit onto US 287 toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, 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 247 Toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth

309.1 mi into trip | ~5h 33m 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

309.3 mi into trip | ~5h 34m 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

313.1 mi into trip | ~5h 38m 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

$47.37 one way

$94.74 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 110 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$51.85	$103.70
premium	$4.54	$55.97	$111.95
diesel	$5.61	$69.22	$138.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 109.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	94.1	1	$32.92	$15.05
Efficient EV	78.4	0	$27.43	$12.54
EV Truck/SUV	125.4	1	$43.89	$20.06

Gas CO2

110 kg

EV CO2

37 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 15, 2026

Origin

Pine Island, TX

Night in Pine Island on Saturday

Local time

11:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Worth, TX

Night in Fort Worth on Saturday

Local time

11:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Palestine, TX

157 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

5h 40m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with a 98% highway share. The majority of your time will be spent on high-speed roads, allowing for steady progress. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 173.6 miles on I 45, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. This profile means the road will largely maintain its character as a fast-paced, efficient corridor connecting these two Texas locations.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 173.6 mi on I 45.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and US 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 75.5 miles in.

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 18 significant decision points across 313.5 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 75.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 251.5 miles (US 287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 309.1 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 Pine Island, TX and Fort Worth, TX, road signs point toward Houston and Dallas.

Houston

75.5 mi in | ~1h 25m

Dallas

75.5 mi in | ~1h 25m

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 5h 40m. Total distance: 313.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 173.6 miles on I 45. 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.3 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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Trip from Pine Island, TX to Fort Worth, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Candy Cane Park

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

Carl Barton Jr Park

NTER - The Great Escape

Fort Worth Herd

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Pine Island, TX

Fort Worth, TX

Same local time

12 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 40m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

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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