Origin
Weatherford, TX
Afternoon in Weatherford on Sunday
Local time
3:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weatherford, 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
39m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weatherford, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
Weatherford, TX to Fort Worth, TX is 30.2 miles and takes about 39m via West Freeway and I 20, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive between two Texas cities. Given its modest distance and duration, it's an ideal option for a quick transfer or a day trip. You'll primarily be on well-traveled roads, so expect typical urban and suburban traffic conditions as you approach Fort Worth. Plan for this to be a simple, direct journey with minimal logistical hurdles.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Freeway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| I 20 | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| Fort Worth Highway | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| US 180 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 287 Bus | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| US 377 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Freeway
— 15.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weatherford, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on FM 51
221 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on FM 51
272 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto US 180
456 ft
·
14 sec
·
Fort Worth Highway
4
Continue on US 180
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Fort Worth Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp onto US 180
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 180
6
Merge onto I 20
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
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.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35W South: Waco
10
Merge onto I 35W; US 287 Bus
0.1 mi
·
6 sec
·
South Freeway
11
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.
12
Continue on South Freeway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 180 / Fort Worth Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 180 / Fort Worth Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
13.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
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
28.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
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
29.3 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
$4.56 one way
$9.13 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Afternoon in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
3:20 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
9 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
39m 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?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 79% of the route utilizing major roadways like West Freeway and I-20. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.2 miles on West Freeway, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. As you get closer to Fort Worth, the character shifts slightly with more local road integration, but the highway feel remains dominant. Expect a functional drive primarily characterized by efficient travel on established routes, rather than winding scenic byways.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on West Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Freeway and I 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 180 / Fort Worth Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 30.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 180 / Fort Worth Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.8 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): 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.
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 Weatherford, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Denton along the way.
Denton
28.5 mi in
|
~35m
|
via US 377
About the Cities
Starting in Weatherford, TX
Full guide →Weatherford is a city in the Cross Timbers region of Texas. It is the county seat of Parker County.
Top landmarks
- • Chandor Gardens — historic place in Weatherford, Parker County, Texas
- • Parker County Courthouse — historic place in Weatherford, Parker County, Texas
- • Weatherford Downtown Historic District — historic district in Weatherford, Parker County, Texas
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 39m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.2 miles on West 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 0.1 miles (US 180 / Fort Worth Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.8 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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