Trip from Woodcreek, 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 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 8m

Distance

221.1 mi

356 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 56m ★

6 AM

4h 9m

8 AM

4h 35m

10 AM

4h 18m

12 PM

4h 15m

3 PM

4h 19m

5 PM

4h 34m

8 PM

4h 1m

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

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Woodcreek, TX

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

Fort Worth, TX

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Trip Overview

Embark on a 221.1-mile journey from Woodcreek, TX, to Fort Worth, TX, a trip that can comfortably be completed in about 4 hours and 8 minutes. This one-day drive is entirely within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape as you travel. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $33. You'll spend about 37% of your time on highways, with the majority of the drive utilizing the Purple Heart Trail and I-35W. This route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace and plenty of time to reach your destination.

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

110.6 miles from Woodcreek, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Purple Heart Trail	113 mi	1h 55m
I 35W	49.2 mi	51m
Ranch Road 12	12.2 mi	21m
East US Highway 290	12.2 mi	16m
Express 1 Toll	10.2 mi	10m
South Jack Kultgen Expressway	6.6 mi	7m
South Mopac Expressway	4.6 mi	5m
North Mopac Expressway	4.3 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Purple Heart Trail — 113 mi, about 1h 55m

Traffic on I-35

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 72 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

2 PM

~3,112 veh/hr typical · worst 3,904

Quietest

2 AM

~479 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

6.5×

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 Woodcreek, TX and Fort Worth, TX.

Start on Pebble Brook Lane

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Pebble Brook Lane

Turn right onto Westwood Drive

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Westwood Drive

Turn left onto Brookhollow Drive

490 ft · 23 sec · Brookhollow Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Woodcreek Drive

393 ft · 13 sec · Woodcreek Drive

Keep slight left at fork onto Woodcreek Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Woodcreek Drive

Turn left onto RM 12

12 mi · 21 min · Ranch Road 12

Turn right onto US 290

12 mi · 16 min · East US Highway 290

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 290

0.3 mi · 18 sec · West US Highway 290

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Continue on West US Highway 290

2.0 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290

Continue on US 290; TX 71

1.6 mi · 1 min · US 290; TX 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward Loop 1 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto Loop 1

4.6 mi · 5 min · South Mopac Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Express 1 Toll

10 mi · 10 min · Express 1 Toll

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto Loop 1

4.3 mi · 4 min · North Mopac Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward TX 45 Toll East Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward I 35 North, Toll 45 East

Merge onto TX 45 Toll

0.6 mi · 35 sec · State Highway 45 North

Take the exit

1.3 mi · 2 min

Toward I 35 North: Waco Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 35

80 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

6.6 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35; US 77

33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W

49 mi · 51 min · I 35W

Toward I 35W: Fort Worth Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 49A Toward Allen Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto South Freeway

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South Freeway

Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

210 ft · 12 sec · East Allen Avenue

Turn left onto South Freeway

258 ft · 5 sec · South Freeway

Arrive at destination

South Freeway

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 4-hour drive, consider departing in the morning to maximize your time in Fort Worth. With a total duration of just over 4 hours, you likely won't need to split the drive, giving you flexibility. There's one recommended stop along the way, which should be sufficient for a break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 113-mile stretch on the Purple Heart Trail, as services might be less frequent. The fuel cost is estimated at $33, so budget accordingly.

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 110.6 miles from Woodcreek, TX, or about 2h 13m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113 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 49 miles or 1h 7m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 110.6 miles or 2h 13m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 26m

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 Woodcreek, 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 Woodcreek, TX

This is one driving day of about 221.1 miles and 4h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Woodcreek, 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 Purple Heart Trail for about 113 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Williamson County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jarrell, TX

111 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

Austin, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Troy, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.6 miles from Woodcreek, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Austin, Texas

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+15129746700

Visit website

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

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

Botanical Gates of Paradise

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Austin, Texas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 29.5 and 220.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

29.5 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward Loop 1 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Loop 1 North

34.8 mi into trip | ~52m in | Express 1 Toll

Keep slight left at fork onto Express 1 Toll

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

49.2 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward TX 45 Toll East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward TX 45 Toll East

171.4 mi into trip | ~3h 16m in | I 35W

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W toward I 35W: Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35W: Fort Worth

220.6 mi into trip | ~4h 7m 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

$30.28 one way

$60.57 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$33.83	$67.65
premium	$4.23	$36.78	$73.55
diesel	$4.80	$41.75	$83.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	66.3	0	$23.22	$10.61
Efficient EV	55.3	0	$19.35	$8.84
EV Truck/SUV	88.4	1	$30.95	$14.15

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 20, 2026

Origin

Woodcreek, TX

Evening in Woodcreek on Monday

Local time

7:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Partly Cloudy

S 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 11:05PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 10:55PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Destination

Fort Worth, TX

Evening in Fort Worth on Monday

Local time

7:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Clear

SSW 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 11:05PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 10:55PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

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

6 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

4h 8m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

National Monument

Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 137.2

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a mixed drive, blending highway speeds with more local road sections. You'll encounter 37% highway driving, but the longest uninterrupted stretch covers an impressive 113 miles on the Purple Heart Trail. Expect a dynamic driving experience that transitions between faster-paced travel and sections that feel more connected to the Texas landscape. The route offers a good variety, so it’s unlikely to feel monotonous, with opportunities to experience different road surfaces and speeds.

37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

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

Longest single stretch: 113 mi on Purple Heart Trail.

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 29.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 20 significant decision points across 221.1 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 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.8 miles (Express 1 Toll): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,277 ft 495 ft

Total Climb

942 ft

Total Descent

1,250 ft

Highest Point

1,277 ft

~15.8 mi in

Elevation Range

781 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Woodcreek, TX and Fort Worth, TX, road signs point toward Loop 1 North and Toll 45 East.

Loop 1 North

29.5 mi in | ~45m

Toll 45 East

49.8 mi in | ~1h 9m

About the Cities

Starting in Woodcreek, 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 4h 8m. Total distance: 221.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 113 miles on Purple Heart Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 22 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 22 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Fort Worth, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Woodcreek, TX to Fort Worth, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-35

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Hill County Northbound Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

Flying J Travel Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Hill County Southbound Rest Area

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Buc-ee's

QuikTrip

QuikTrip

Bell County Northbound Rest Area

Bell County Southbound Rest Area

QuikTrip

Walburg Travel Center & Food Court

Road Ranger

Love's Travel Stop

Buc-ee's

TA

Service Plaza

Rest Area

Rest Area

Rest Area

Barton Creek Greenbelt

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

Botanical Gates of Paradise

Austin Bat Tours

Fort Worth Herd

Jim Hogg Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Woodcreek, TX

Fort Worth, TX

Same local time

6 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 8m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Waco Mammoth National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Woodcreek, TX

Arriving in Fort Worth, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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