How far is Fort Worth, TX from Robstown, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Robstown, TX is about 374.8 miles (603.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 341.6 miles (549.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
374.84 mi
06h 48m
Flight
341.62 mi
549.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
341.62 mi
Kilometers
549.78 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
374.84 mi
Kilometers
603.24 km
Drive Time
06h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Robstown
Tue, May 5, 7:26 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Tue, May 5, 2:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-05-05T00:38
Arrive Robstown
Tue, May 5, 7:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:48 PM to 2:18 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Montopolis
TX

This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.

From Fort Worth
187.8 mi
03h 24m
To Robstown
187 mi
03h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 23 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Robstown.

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    53 m · 4 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    26.5 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    58.5 mi · 55 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

  11. 11

    Continue on North Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  13. 13

    Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    51.2 mi · 57 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 792

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on South US Highway 181

    40.2 mi · 46 min · South US Highway 181

  19. 19

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · North 8th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    16.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US Route 181

    65 m · 6 sec · US Route 181

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto US Highway 181

    1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 181

  24. 24

    Take the ramp right

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight toward I 37, US 77, I 69E

    538 ft · 13 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 44 East: Corpus Christi

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 77

    1.1 km · 1 min · North US Highway 77

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Avenue A

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Avenue A

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    114 m · 12 sec · South 1st Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East Main Avenue

    25 m · 4 sec · East Main Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
82.3 mi · 22%
Purple Heart Trail
64.4 mi · 17%
TX 130 Toll South
59.2 mi · 16%
North Magnolia Avenue
55.4 mi · 15%
South US Highway 181
40.2 mi · 11%
US Highway 181 South
16.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

82.3 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
341.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montopolis
03h 24m from Fort Worth
Leave By
10:24 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Robstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Robstown?

The road trip is about 374.8 miles (603.2 km) and usually takes 06h 48m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Montopolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.8 miles from Fort Worth and 187 miles from Robstown.

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

The direct path is about 341.6 miles (549.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.00 one way or $99.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Robstown.

Stop Ideas Near Montopolis

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montopolis, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montopolis.

RAIL

Austin

7 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

45 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

47 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

98 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Robstown. Straight-line distance: 341.62 mi (549.78 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
Robstown

#2 Robstown

City in Nueces County, Texas, United States

Population11,133
Coordinates27.7903000, -97.6688800
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Robstown (-97.66888, 27.7903)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 603 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.23 gal
50.07 L · about $50.00
Round trip
$99.99
26.46 gal · 100.14 L
Estimated CO2
117.6 kg one way
Round trip: 235.2 kg / 519 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $50.00 $99.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.25 $112.51
Premium $4.59 $60.74 $121.48
Diesel $3.99 $52.83 $105.65

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Robstown. The current time is 00:38:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.