How far is Fort Worth, TX from Rosebud, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Rosebud, TX is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Rosebud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Rosebud.
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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
82.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · South Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
4.3 mi · 5 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 396
1239 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
707 ft · 25 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn left onto South Valley Mills Drive
760 ft · 20 sec · South Valley Mills Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle
38 m · 6 sec · Robinson Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Robinson Drive
29.5 mi · 34 min · Robinson Drive
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Rosebud.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rosebud.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Rosebud?
The road trip is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km) and usually takes 02h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Abbott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Fort Worth and 60 miles from Rosebud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rosebud.
Stop Ideas Near Abbott
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Whitney City Hall
Town Hall Estates Nursing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Abbott.
Waco, TX
Cleburne
McGregor
Temple
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Rosebud. Straight-line distance: 115.92 mi (186.56 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 Rosebud
Human settlement in Falls County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 1,344 |
| Coordinates | 31.0729600, -96.9786000 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rosebud (-96.9786, 31.07296)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.06 | $32.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.07 | $36.14 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $19.51 | $39.02 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $16.97 | $33.94 |
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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