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Trip from Poth, 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

5h 9m

Distance

295.6 mi

476 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 56m ★
6 AM
5h 9m
8 AM
5h 36m
10 AM
5h 19m
12 PM
5h 16m
3 PM
5h 20m
5 PM
5h 35m
8 PM
5h 1m

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

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town in Wilson County, Texas, United States

Poth, 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 295.6-mile journey from Poth, TX, to Fort Worth, TX, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 5 hours and 9 minutes. You'll primarily travel on the Purple Heart Trail, Pickle Parkway, and I-35W, with a significant portion of the drive, 59%, being on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of around $45, this route offers a straightforward drive through the Great Plains region of Texas. Plan for one main stop along the way to break up the nearly 5-hour travel time. This drive is a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.

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

147.8 miles from Poth, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Purple Heart Trail 97.7 mi 1h 39m
Pickle Parkway 86 mi 1h 19m
I 35W 49.2 mi 51m
Farm to Market Road 775 14.9 mi 20m
I 10 12.4 mi 12m
FM 539 8.3 mi 10m
US 87 6.8 mi 8m
South Jack Kultgen Expressway 6.6 mi 7m
Longest stretch: Purple Heart Trail — 97.7 mi, about 1h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 181

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Storts Street
2

Continue on US 181

4.4 mi · 4 min · US Highway 181 South
3

Continue on US 181

1.6 mi · 1 min · 10th Street
4

Take the exit

377 ft · 10 sec
5

Turn slight right onto TX 97

3.8 mi · 5 min · Standish Street
6

Turn left onto FM 539

8.3 mi · 10 min · FM 539
7

Turn left onto US 87

6.8 mi · 8 min · US 87
8

Turn sharp right onto FM 775

352 ft · 9 sec · Bluebonnet Drive
9

Turn right onto Loop 321; FM 775

196 ft · 5 sec · Chihuahua East
10

Turn left onto FM 775

0.6 mi · 1 min · Seguin Road
11

Continue on FM 775

15 mi · 20 min · Farm to Market Road 775
12

Turn right onto West Interstate 10

461 ft · 12 sec · West Interstate 10
13

Take the ramp

527 ft · 12 sec
Toward I 10 East, US 90 East, TX 130 North
14

Merge onto I 10; US 90; TX 130

1.5 mi · 1 min · I 10; US 90; TX 130
15

Continue on I 10; TX 130

11 mi · 10 min · I 10; TX 130
Toward I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 614 Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on TX 130 Toll

86 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 35 North: Waco Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19

Merge onto I 35

65 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on I 35

6.6 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on I 35; US 77

33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W

49 mi · 51 min · I 35W
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth Use the slight left lane.
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 49A Toward Allen Avenue Use the slight right lane.
24

Turn straight onto South Freeway

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South Freeway
25

Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

210 ft · 12 sec · East Allen Avenue
26

Turn left onto South Freeway

258 ft · 5 sec · South Freeway
27

Arrive at destination

South Freeway

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 5-hour, 9-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Poth to avoid potential traffic closer to Fort Worth. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in choosing where to rest or refuel. The longest stretch of 97.7 miles on the Purple Heart Trail is a good point to note for planning your break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $45 estimate is based on average prices, and it's always wise to top off before heading into longer stretches of highway driving.

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 147.8 miles from Poth, TX, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.7 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 65 miles or 1h 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 147.8 miles or 2h 35m 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 13m

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 Poth, 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 Poth, TX

This is one driving day of about 295.6 miles and 5h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Poth, 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 Purple Heart Trail for about 97.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Travis and Williamson counties in Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Round Rock, TX

148 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

San Marcos, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jarrell, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 147.8 miles from Poth, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.7 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.

Doris D Miller Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Waco, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

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

Fort Worth Herd

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

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 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 26 and 295.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
26 mi into trip | ~33m in | FM 775 / Bluebonnet Drive

Turn sharp right onto FM 775 / Bluebonnet Drive

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

8
54.2 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, 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 614 Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
7
141.2 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 North: Waco

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 35 North: Waco
7
245.9 mi into trip | ~4h 16m in | I 35W

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W toward I 35W: Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
7
295.1 mi into trip | ~5h 8m 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

$44.67 one way

$89.33 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $48.89 $97.78
premium $4.54 $52.78 $105.55
diesel $5.61 $65.26 $130.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 88.7 1 $31.04 $14.19
Efficient EV 73.9 0 $25.87 $11.82
EV Truck/SUV 118.2 1 $41.38 $18.92

Gas CO2

103 kg

EV CO2

35 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 18, 2026

Origin

Poth, TX

Late night in Poth on Tuesday

Local time

4:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Mostly Cloudy

SSE 5 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 10:45PM CDT until April 17 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 10:38PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Destination

Fort Worth, TX

Late night in Fort Worth on Tuesday

Local time

4:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 mph 63% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 10:45PM CDT until April 17 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 10:38PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo 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

14 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

5h 9m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

Waco Mammoth National Monument

National Monument

Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 214
View on nps.gov
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...

20 mi from route ~51 min detour Free near mile 30.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, balancing highway speeds with other road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 97.7 miles on the Purple Heart Trail, offering a significant period of consistent travel. With 59% of the drive on highways, you'll experience periods of faster movement, interspersed with sections on roads like the Pickle Parkway. This blend means the drive's pace will vary, so be prepared for shifts in traffic and road conditions as you progress toward Fort Worth.

59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.7 mi on Purple Heart Trail.

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 26 miles in near FM 775 / Bluebonnet Drive.

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 17 significant decision points across 295.6 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 26 miles (FM 775 / Bluebonnet Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 54.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 141.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Poth, TX and Fort Worth, TX, road signs point toward Austin and Waco.

Austin

43.4 mi in | ~56m | via I 10; TX 130

Waco

43.4 mi in | ~56m | via I 10; TX 130

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 9m. Total distance: 295.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 97.7 miles on Purple Heart Trail. 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 26 miles (FM 775 / Bluebonnet Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 54.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 141.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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