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Trip from Seminole, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 59m
Distance
344.7 mi
555 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 46m
★
6 AM
5h 59m
8 AM
6h 25m
10 AM
6h 8m
12 PM
6h 6m
3 PM
6h 10m
5 PM
6h 24m
8 PM
5h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seminole, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
Seminole, TX to Fort Worth, TX is 344.7 miles and takes about 5 hours 59 minutes via I 20 and East Avenue A, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Texas. Given its relatively short duration, it's well-suited for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be on interstate highways, making for efficient travel. Plan for this to be a direct and practical transit between two Texas locations.
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
172.4 miles from Seminole, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 243.3 mi | 4h 5m |
| East Avenue A | 38.7 mi | 43m |
| North US Highway 87 | 20.5 mi | 21m |
| South US Highway 87 | 18.1 mi | 18m |
| West Freeway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| Seminole Road | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| William Crooker Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| South Dallas Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 243.3 mi, about 4h 5m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 72 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,369 veh/hr typical · worst 1,769
Quietest
2 AM
~188 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seminole, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on US 180
39 mi
·
43 min
·
East Avenue A
2
Continue on US 180
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Seminole Road
3
Continue on US 180
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
North 4th Street
4
Turn right onto US 87; US 180
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lynn Avenue
5
Continue on US 87; US 180
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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South Dallas Avenue
6
Continue on US 87; US 180
18 mi
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18 min
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South US Highway 87
7
Continue on US 87
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
William Crooker Highway
8
Continue on US 87
18 mi
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18 min
·
North US Highway 87
9
Continue on US 87
428 ft
·
4 sec
·
William B Crooker Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 87 Business South, FM 700 East
11
Continue on US 87 Bus
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North US Highway 87
12
Turn left onto West Interstate 20
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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West Interstate 20
13
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 20 East: Abilene
14
Merge onto I 20
243 mi
·
4 hr 5 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30
15 mi
·
17 min
·
West Freeway
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto US 377
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 377
Exit 15A
Toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35W South: Waco
18
Merge onto I 35W; US 287 Bus
0.1 mi
·
6 sec
·
South Freeway
19
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.
20
Continue on South Freeway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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South Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5 hour 59 minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Seminole to avoid any potential afternoon traffic as you approach Fort Worth. With a total distance of 344.7 miles, it's easily manageable in one day, but you might want to take a short break around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 243.3-mile stretch on I 20, as services can be spaced out. Your estimated fuel cost is around $50, so factor that into your budget for this trip.
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 172.4 miles from Seminole, TX, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 243.3 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 76 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 172.4 miles or 3h 1m 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 55m
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 Seminole, 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 Seminole, TX
This is one driving day of about 344.7 miles and 5h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Seminole, 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 20 for about 243.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
172 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 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 172.4 miles from Seminole, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 243.3 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.
Mitchell County Westbound Rest Area
0 mi from route
Picnic Area
0 mi from route
US-87 Knotts Picnic Area
0 mi from route
I-20 Westbound Picnic Area
0 mi from route
I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Eastland County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Eastland County Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Nolan County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Callahan County Westbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.2 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.2 mi from route
Waterfall Overlook
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Hill Arbor
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 81.2 and 343.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
81.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward US 87 Business South, FM 700 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 87 Business South, FM 700 East
5
84.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
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I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
327.8 mi into trip
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~5h 38m in
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I 30 / West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
8
343 mi into trip
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~5h 55m in
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US 377
Take the exit onto US 377 toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton
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 15A
Toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377...
8
343.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 57m 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
$47.21 one way
$94.43 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
121 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $52.74 | $105.47 |
| premium | $4.23 | $57.34 | $114.67 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $65.09 | $130.17 |
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: 120.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 103.4 | 1 | $36.19 | $16.55 |
| Efficient EV | 86.2 | 0 | $30.16 | $13.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 137.9 | 1 | $48.26 | $22.06 |
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (67% 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.
Origin
Seminole, TX
Late night in Seminole on Monday
Local time
12:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 5 to 10 mph
37% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 6:45AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 6:45AM CDT until July 18 at 12:18AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Late night in Fort Worth on Monday
Local time
12:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
S 5 to 10 mph
13% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 6:45AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 6:45AM CDT until July 18 at 12:18AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio 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
5 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 59m 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?
This route is 87% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on fast-paced roads like I 20. The longest continuous stretch on the interstate is 243.3 miles. You'll transition from highway to surface roads, beginning with East Avenue A and North US Highway 87 before merging onto I 20. Expect a consistent flow of traffic and frequent exits on the interstate portion.
87% 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: 243.3 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and East Avenue A. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 81.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 344.7 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 81.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.5 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 327.8 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,297 ft
652 ft
Total Climb
380 ft
Total Descent
3,025 ft
Highest Point
3,297 ft
Elevation Range
2,645 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.
On the drive from Seminole, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 700 East along the way.
Fm 700 East
81.2 mi in
|
~1h 27m
About the Cities
Starting in Seminole, 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 5h 59m. Total distance: 344.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 243.3 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 36 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 36 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 81.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.5 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 327.8 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.0 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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