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Trip from Seagoville, 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

59m

Distance

52.9 mi

85 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m

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

Downtown Seagoville, TX, TX

Seagoville, TX

John Robertson

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

Fort Worth, TX

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

This 52.9-mile drive from Seagoville, TX to Fort Worth, TX is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 59 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of around $8, it's an economical option for exploring the Great Plains region of Texas. The route utilizes a mix of major roads, including the Lyndon B Johnson Freeway and Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, alongside US 175. Given its short duration and the mixed driving profile, you won't need an overnight stop, offering flexibility in your departure and arrival times. This trip is perfect for a quick connection between these two Texas cities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 21.1 mi 22m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway 19.7 mi 21m
US 175 6 mi 6m
South Freeway 3.4 mi 3m
East Malloy Bridge Road 0.6 mi 1m
North Highway 175 0.1 mi <1m
East Allen Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
South Kaufman Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Lyndon B Johnson Freeway — 21.1 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Kaufman Street

100 ft · 7 sec · South Kaufman Street
2

Turn right onto East Malloy Bridge Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Malloy Bridge Road
3

Turn left onto North Highway 175

0.1 mi · 14 sec · North Highway 175
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward US 175 West
5

Merge onto US 175

6.0 mi · 6 min · US 175
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 20

21 mi · 22 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 20

20 mi · 21 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

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.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 35W North: Denton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
12

Merge onto I 35W

3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 49A Toward Allen Avenue Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn straight onto South Freeway

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South Freeway
15

Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

210 ft · 12 sec · East Allen Avenue
16

Turn left onto South Freeway

258 ft · 5 sec · South Freeway
17

Arrive at destination

South Freeway

Where to Stop

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

city in Dallas, Tarrant, and Ellis counties in Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grand Prairie, TX

26 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

Ferris, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cedar Hill, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Seagoville, 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 52.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | North Highway 175

Turn left onto North Highway 175

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
6
6.9 mi into trip | ~8m 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. Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
8
48.4 mi into trip | ~53m 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
48.6 mi into trip | ~54m 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
52.4 mi into trip | ~58m 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

$7.99 one way

$15.99 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $8.75 $17.50
premium $4.54 $9.44 $18.89
diesel $5.61 $11.68 $23.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.9 0 $5.55 $2.54
Efficient EV 13.2 0 $4.63 $2.12
EV Truck/SUV 21.2 0 $7.41 $3.39

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Seagoville, TX

Afternoon in Seagoville on Sunday

Local time

3:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Worth, TX

Afternoon in Fort Worth on Sunday

Local time

3:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

59m 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?

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 58% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Lyndon B Johnson Freeway and Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, offering a faster pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 21.1 miles on the Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, allowing for a sustained period of highway travel. As you transition between these main arteries and sections of US 175, the character of the road will shift, offering a varied driving experience that's neither a pure interstate grind nor a winding country road.

58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.1 mi on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway.

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 0.6 miles in near North Highway 175.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 52.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (North Highway 175): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.4 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.

On the drive from Seagoville, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Denton along the way.

Denton

48.4 mi in | ~53m

About the Cities

Starting in Seagoville, 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 59m. Total distance: 52.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.1 miles on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. 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 0.6 miles (North Highway 175): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.4 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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