This 292.4-mile drive from Silsbee, TX, to Fort Worth, TX, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 5 hours and 38 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 87% of the journey on major roads like US 69 and US Highway 175 West, before transitioning to Lyndon B Johnson Freeway near the destination. With an estimated fuel cost of $44, this trip offers a straightforward path across the Great Plains region of Texas. Consider this a practical, efficient option if you're looking to cover ground without extensive planning.
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
146.2 miles from Silsbee, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 69
137 mi
2h 38m
US Highway 175 West
68.5 mi
1h 14m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.1 mi
22m
US Highway 175
20.8 mi
22m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
19.7 mi
21m
State Highway 327
4.8 mi
7m
South Freeway
3.4 mi
3m
East Corsicana Street
2.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 137 mi, about 2h 38m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~5,659 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~615 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 102 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 Silsbee, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on US 96 Business
0.4 mi·41 sec·North 5th Street
2
Turn right onto TX 327
1.4 mi·2 min·West Avenue N
3
Continue on TX 327
4.8 mi·7 min·State Highway 327
4
Merge onto US 69; US 287
83 mi·1 hr 34 min·US 69; US 287
5
Turn right onto US 69 Bus
0.6 mi·1 min·South Chestnut Street
6
Turn straight
304 ft·11 sec
7
Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus
1.2 mi·2 min·South Timberland Drive
8
Turn left onto US 69 Bus; TX 103
2.1 mi·3 min·Kurth Drive
9
At end of road, turn left onto TX 103; Loop 287
0.6 mi·59 sec·Loop 287 Frontage Road
10
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·21 sec
11
Merge onto US 69
54 mi·1 hr 3 min·US 69
12
Turn left onto US 175
0.2 mi·19 sec·Alexander Boulevard
13
Continue on US 175
0.6 mi·56 sec·Frankston Highway
14
Continue on US 175
9.6 mi·10 min·US Highway 175 West
15
Turn slight right
3.8 mi·4 min
16
Merge onto US 175
1.9 mi·2 min·East Pine Street
17
Continue on US 175
21 mi·22 min·US Highway 175
18
Continue on US 175 Bus
2.5 mi·4 min·East Corsicana Street
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus
59 mi·1 hr 3 min·US Highway 175 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 20 West: Fort WorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 20
21 mi·22 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 20
20 mi·21 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 437Toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, DentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 35W North: DentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
26
Merge onto I 35W
3.2 mi·3 min·South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 49AToward Allen AvenueUse the slight right lane.
28
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi·18 sec·South Freeway
29
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft·12 sec·East Allen Avenue
30
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft·5 sec·South Freeway
31
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour and 38-minute duration, this route is best tackled as a single-day trip. Aim to depart Silsbee in the morning to allow ample time for the drive and any brief stops needed. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 137-mile stretch on US 69, as services might be less frequent in certain sections. The estimated fuel cost of $44 should help you budget accordingly for this efficient highway journey.
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 146.2 miles from Silsbee, TX, or about 2h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137 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 64 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.2 miles or 2h 54m 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 39m
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 Silsbee, 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 Silsbee, TX
This is one driving day of about 292.4 miles and 5h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Silsbee, 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 US 69 for about 137 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 187.5 and 292 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
187.5 mi into trip|~3h 43m in|US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
246.4 mi into trip|~4h 46m 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
288 mi into trip|~5h 32m 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
288.2 mi into trip|~5h 32m 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
292 mi into trip|~5h 37m 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
$43.89 one way
$87.79 round trip
$3.81/gal25.4 MPG avg102 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$48.57
$97.14
premium
$4.57
$52.55
$105.10
diesel
$6.28
$72.25
$144.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
87.7
1
$30.70
$14.04
Efficient EV
73.1
0
$25.59
$11.70
EV Truck/SUV
117
1
$40.94
$18.71
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 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.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Silsbee, TX
Afternoon
in Silsbee on Thursday
Local time
4:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
NE 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Afternoon
in Fort Worth on Thursday
Local time
4:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
76°F
Jacksonville, TX
146 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
27 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 38m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of your trip, with 87% of the 292.4 miles utilizing main roads. You'll spend a significant portion of the journey on US 69, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch of 137 miles. As you progress, the route transitions through different highway segments, including US Highway 175 West and the Lyndon B Johnson Freeway as you approach Fort Worth. This profile suggests a driving experience geared towards efficiency rather than winding scenic byways.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 137 mi on US 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 69 and US Highway 175 West. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 187.5 miles in near US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 292.4 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 187.5 miles (US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 246.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 288 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
•Kimbell Art Museum — art museum in Fort Worth, Texas
•Amon Carter Museum of American Art — art museum in Fort Worth, Texas
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 38m. Total distance: 292.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 38m 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 137 miles on US 69. 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 187.5 miles (US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 246.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 288 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 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.
