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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.34 mi
02h 09m
Flight
115.92 mi
186.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.92 mi
Kilometers
186.56 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.34 mi
Kilometers
193.67 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosebud
Wed, May 20, 8:51 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Wed, May 20, 11:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-05-20T18:42
Arrive Rosebud
Wed, May 20, 8:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Abbott
TX

City in Texas

From Fort Worth
60.3 mi
01h 04m
To Rosebud
60 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

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.

  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

    4.3 mi · 5 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 396

    1239 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    707 ft · 25 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Valley Mills Drive

    760 ft · 20 sec · South Valley Mills Drive

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle

    38 m · 6 sec · Robinson Drive

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Robinson Drive

    29.5 mi · 34 min · Robinson Drive

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    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.

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
82.3 mi · 68%
Robinson Drive
33 mi · 27%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
4.25 mi · 4%
I 35W South
0.26 mi
Loop 396
0.23 mi
South Valley Mills Drive
0.14 mi
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

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.

Drive Time
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
115.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abbott
01h 04m from Fort Worth
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Abbott and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Whitney City Hall

Whitney , TX
115 W Jefferson Ave, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 3.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Town Hall Estates Nursing
Nearby stop 14 mi away

Town Hall Estates Nursing

Whitney , TX
101 S San Marcos St, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 4.5/5 34 reviews Non-profit organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Waco, TX

37 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Cleburne

59 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

McGregor

59 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

91 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Rosebud. Straight-line distance: 115.92 mi (186.56 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
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#2 Rosebud

Human settlement in Falls County, Texas, United States of America

Population1,344
Coordinates31.0729600, -96.9786000
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Rosebud (-96.9786, 31.07296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.07 L · about $16.06
Round trip
$32.12
8.5 gal · 32.14 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Rosebud. The current time is 18:42:05.

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.