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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Eastland County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on South Freeway
17 m · 3 sec · South Freeway
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Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
145 m · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Street
631 ft · 28 sec · Epps Street
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Continue on East Maddox Avenue
126 m · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Freeway
98 m · 14 sec · South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto South Freeway
2359 ft · 46 sec · South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Rosedale Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East Rosedale Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 30 West
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
12.9 mi · 14 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
137.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 83 South, US 277 South: San Angelo, Ballinger, Anson
2737 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: San Angelo
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 277 South
51.4 mi · 56 min · US Highway 277 South
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Turn right onto West Main Street
11.8 mi · 13 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Commerce Street
1097 ft · 35 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
28 m · 2 sec · East 7th Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Fort Worth
The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 927,720 |
| Coordinates | 32.7254100, -97.3208500 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Robert Lee
American city in Coke County, Texas
| Population | 1,032 |
| Coordinates | 31.8923700, -100.4848200 |
| Altitude | 557 |
| Country | United States |
End: Robert Lee (-100.48482, 31.89237)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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