Trip from Wink, 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 Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 42m

Distance

388 mi

625 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

6h 31m ★

6 AM

6h 43m

8 AM

7h 7m

10 AM

6h 51m

12 PM

6h 49m

3 PM

6h 52m

5 PM

7h 6m

8 PM

6h 36m

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

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city in Winkler County, Texas, United States

Wink, TX

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

Fort Worth, TX

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Trip Overview

Wink, TX to Fort Worth, TX is 388 miles and takes about 6h 42m via I 20 and South State Highway 115, with a fuel budget near $56 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you entirely within Texas, moving from the Great Plains region into the same region as you approach Fort Worth. Since it's a single-day trip with a straightforward route, it's a good option if you're looking for an efficient way to get from West Texas to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Plan for a predominantly highway experience with minimal detours.

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

194 miles from Wink, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 23m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 20	354.8 mi	5h 57m
South State Highway 115	15.9 mi	23m
West Freeway	15.2 mi	17m
US 287 Bus	0.5 mi	1m
South Freeway	0.5 mi	<1m
US 377	0.2 mi	<1m
Hendricks Boulevard	0.2 mi	<1m
Southwest 1st Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 20 — 354.8 mi, about 5h 57m

Traffic on I-20

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 48 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

5 PM

~1,511 veh/hr typical · worst 1,850

Quietest

2 AM

~212 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

7.1×

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 Wink, TX and Fort Worth, TX.

Start on FM 1232

78 ft · 6 sec · Southwest 1st Street

Turn left onto TX 115

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Hendricks Boulevard

Continue on TX 115

16 mi · 23 min · South State Highway 115

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 20 East: Odessa

Merge onto I 20

355 mi · 5 hr 57 min · I 20

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

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.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 35W South: Waco

Merge onto I 35W; US 287 Bus

0.1 mi · 6 sec · South Freeway

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.

Continue on South Freeway

0.4 mi · 46 sec · South Freeway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Arrive at destination

South Freeway

Trip Plan

Given the 6h 42m estimated drive time and 388-mile distance, this trip is comfortably achievable in a single day. Leaving Wink, TX in the morning, ideally before 9 AM, will allow you to arrive in Fort Worth with ample daylight. You'll need to budget around $56 for fuel, so ensure your tank is full before departing Wink, as dedicated fuel stops may be spaced out. The longest stretch on I 20 is over 350 miles, so plan your breaks accordingly, perhaps around the halfway point or when you feel the need to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you get closer to Fort Worth, as highway exits can become more frequent and less obvious in urban areas.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 194 miles from Wink, TX, or about 3h 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 354.8 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 85 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 194 miles or 3h 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Worth, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Wink, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Wink, TX

This is one driving day of about 388 miles and 6h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Wink, 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 354.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Nolan County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sweetwater, TX

194 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

Midland, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sweetwater, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 194 miles from Wink, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

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

Permian Basin Petroleum Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Midland, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14326834403

Visit website

Dennis the Menace Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Midland, Texas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14326857356

Visit website

Odessa Meteor Crater

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Odessa, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14323810946

Visit website

Museum of the Southwest

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Midland, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14326832882

Visit website

Blakemore Planetarium

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Midland, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14322379106

Visit website

Liberty City Rage Room

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Midland, Texas

Hours: Closed

+14324005911

Visit website

Centennial Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Midland, Texas

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+14326878200

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 16.1 and 387.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

16.1 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the ramp toward I 20 East: Odessa

Navigation decision point

Toward I 20 East: Odessa

16.4 mi into trip | ~24m in | I 20

Merge onto I 20

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

371.1 mi into trip | ~6h 22m 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

386.4 mi into trip | ~6h 39m 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...

387.2 mi into trip | ~6h 41m 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

$53.14 one way

$106.29 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 136 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$59.36	$118.72
premium	$4.23	$64.54	$129.08
diesel	$4.80	$73.26	$146.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$53

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 135.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	116.4	1	$40.74	$18.62
Efficient EV	97	1	$33.95	$15.52
EV Truck/SUV	155.2	1	$54.32	$24.83

Gas CO2

136 kg

EV CO2

45 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 Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Wink, TX

Late night in Wink on Sunday

Local time

1:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Partly Cloudy

SE 10 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 11:42PM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 10:46PM CDT until July 17 at 3:45AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

Fort Worth, TX

Late night in Fort Worth on Sunday

Local time

1:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 5 to 10 mph 33% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 11:42PM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 10:46PM CDT until July 17 at 3:45AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

103°F

Sweetwater, TX

194 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

7 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

6h 42m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 100% highway, meaning you'll be on paved roads for the entire 388 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 354.8 miles on I 20. You'll primarily navigate via I 20, with a brief transition to South State Highway 115 and then West Freeway as you near Fort Worth. Expect consistent highway cruising with potentially dense exits as you approach your destination.

100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 354.8 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and South State Highway 115. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 16.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 388 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 16.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 371.1 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

3,092 ft 652 ft

Total Climb

750 ft

Total Descent

2,893 ft

Highest Point

3,092 ft

~55.4 mi in

Elevation Range

2,440 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Wink, 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 6h 42m. Total distance: 388 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 42m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 354.8 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 53 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 53 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.4 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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