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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on South Freeway
53 m · 4 sec · South Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South
1365 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas
573 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
50.7 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana
3065 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
157 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 3083: Teas Nursery Road
907 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Carter Moore Drive
529 ft · 12 sec · Carter Moore Drive
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 3083
1.5 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083
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Continue on Beach Airport Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Beach Airport Road
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Turn left onto North Loop 336 East
3.2 mi · 5 min · North Loop 336 East
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Turn left onto FM 3083
1.2 mi · 2 min · FM 3083
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 3083
6.5 mi · 12 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083
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Continue straight
8.2 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Roman Forest Boulevard
2.8 mi · 6 min · Roman Forest Boulevard
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Turn right onto Appian Way
43 m · 6 sec · Appian Way
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight left
24 m · 6 sec
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buffalo.
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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).
#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 Roman Forest
City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,035 |
| Coordinates | 30.1791000, -95.1624300 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roman Forest (-95.16243, 30.1791)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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