How far is Fort Worth, TX from Robert Lee, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Robert Lee, TX is about 221.3 miles (356.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.5 miles (311.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
221.31 mi
03h 57m
Flight
193.51 mi
311.43 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.51 mi
Kilometers
311.43 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.31 mi
Kilometers
356.16 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Robert Lee
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-23T05:51
Arrive Robert Lee
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cisco
TX

City in Eastland County, Texas, United States

From Fort Worth
110.5 mi
01h 58m
To Robert Lee
110.7 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Robert Lee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Robert Lee.

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    17 m · 3 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue

    145 m · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Street

    631 ft · 28 sec · Epps Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Maddox Avenue

    126 m · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Freeway

    98 m · 14 sec · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    2359 ft · 46 sec · South Freeway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Rosedale Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East Rosedale Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 30 West

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    12.9 mi · 14 min · West Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    137.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward US 83 South, US 277 South: San Angelo, Ballinger, Anson

    2737 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: San Angelo

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto US Highway 277 South

    51.4 mi · 56 min · US Highway 277 South

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    11.8 mi · 13 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Commerce Street

    1097 ft · 35 sec · Commerce Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    28 m · 2 sec · East 7th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Robert Lee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
150 mi · 68%
US Highway 277 South
51.4 mi · 23%
West Main Street
11.8 mi · 5%
Winters Freeway
2.49 mi · 1%
East Rosedale Street
1.95 mi · 1%
US 277 South
1.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

137 mi · 02h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
193.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cisco
01h 58m from Fort Worth
Leave By
9:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Partly Sunny near Robert Lee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Robert Lee?

The road trip is about 221.3 miles (356.2 km) and usually takes 03h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.5 miles from Fort Worth and 110.7 miles from Robert Lee.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 193.5 miles (311.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.51 one way or $59.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Partly Sunny near Robert Lee.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Robert Lee. Straight-line distance: 193.51 mi (311.43 km).

Fort Worth

#1 Fort Worth

The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population927,720
Coordinates32.7254100, -97.3208500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Robert Lee

#2 Robert Lee

American city in Coke County, Texas

Population1,032
Coordinates31.8923700, -100.4848200
Altitude557
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Robert Lee (-100.48482, 31.89237)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.81 gal
29.56 L · about $29.51
Round trip
$59.03
15.62 gal · 59.12 L
Estimated CO2
69.4 kg one way
Round trip: 138.8 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.51 $59.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.21 $66.42
Premium $4.59 $35.86 $71.71
Diesel $3.99 $31.19 $62.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Robert Lee. The current time is 05:51:27.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.