How far is Fort Worth, TX from Roman Forest, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Roman Forest, TX is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
246.29 mi
04h 34m
Flight
217.1 mi
349.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.1 mi
Kilometers
349.39 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.29 mi
Kilometers
396.36 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roman Forest
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 10:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-23T01:16
Arrive Roman Forest
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:50 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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Fort Worth
123.3 mi
02h 17m
To Roman Forest
123 mi
02h 17m

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
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Roman Forest.

  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

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    573 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

    50.7 mi · 57 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana

    3065 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    157 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 3083: Teas Nursery Road

    907 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Carter Moore Drive

    529 ft · 12 sec · Carter Moore Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 3083

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083

  14. 14

    Continue on Beach Airport Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Beach Airport Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Loop 336 East

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Loop 336 East

  16. 16

    Turn left onto FM 3083

    1.2 mi · 2 min · FM 3083

  17. 17

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 3083

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Roman Forest Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Roman Forest Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Appian Way

    43 m · 6 sec · Appian Way

  22. 22

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 South
158 mi · 64%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 21%
Farm-to-Market Road 3083
16.2 mi · 7%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.69 mi · 2%
South Freeway
3.27 mi · 1%
North Loop 336 East
3.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 45 South

Merge slight left

157 mi · 02h 39m

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
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
217.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
02h 17m from Fort Worth
Leave By
7:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roman Forest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Roman Forest?

The road trip is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.3 miles from Fort Worth and 123 miles from Roman Forest.

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

The direct path is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.84 one way or $65.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roman Forest.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buffalo, 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 Buffalo.

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Roman Forest. Straight-line distance: 217.1 mi (349.39 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
Roman Forest

#2 Roman Forest

City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States

Population2,035
Coordinates30.1791000, -95.1624300
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Roman Forest (-95.16243, 30.1791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.69 gal
32.9 L · about $32.84
Round trip
$65.68
17.38 gal · 65.8 L
Estimated CO2
77.2 kg one way
Round trip: 154.5 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.84 $65.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.95 $73.90
Premium $4.59 $39.90 $79.79
Diesel $3.99 $34.70 $69.40

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 Roman Forest. The current time is 01:16:30.

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.