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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Rosenberg, TX is about 266 miles (428.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.4 miles (380.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
266.01 mi
04h 53m
Flight
236.46 mi
380.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.46 mi
Kilometers
380.54 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.01 mi
Kilometers
428.1 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosenberg
Thu, Apr 23, 9:16 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Fri, Apr 24, 2:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-23T16:22
Arrive Rosenberg
Thu, Apr 23, 9:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 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
Calvert
TX

City in Robertson County, Texas, United States

From Fort Worth
133.2 mi
02h 26m
To Rosenberg
132.8 mi
02h 26m

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 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    620 ft · 8 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77 Business: Elm Avenue

    2197 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    740 ft · 17 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Loop Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Marlin Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Marlin Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  10. 10

    Continue on North Memorial Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  14. 14

    Continue on North Market Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6

  16. 16

    Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway

    30.1 mi · 32 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 6

    22.4 mi · 25 min · State Highway 6

  18. 18

    Continue on US 290 East, TX 6 South

    129 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto US 290 East, TX 6 South

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    19.5 mi · 23 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 Toll South: Grand Parkway

    2269 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 99 Toll South: Grand Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway North

    20.1 mi · 24 min · West Grand Parkway North

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1093

    2003 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Farm to Market 1093 Road

    2070 ft · 41 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  26. 26

    Continue on FM 1093

    1006 ft · 20 sec · FM 1093

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight left toward WPT Toll West

    1337 ft · 18 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Westpark Tollway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 723: Spring Green Boulevard

    1349 ft · 33 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto FM 1093

    2362 ft · 54 sec · FM 1093

  31. 31

    Turn left

    1550 ft · 28 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Avenue I

    23 m · 1 sec · Avenue I

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenue I

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
82.3 mi · 31%
East State Highway 6
46.6 mi · 18%
North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 11%
State Highway 6
22.4 mi · 8%
West Grand Parkway North
20.1 mi · 8%
US 290 East
20 mi · 8%
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 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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
236.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calvert
02h 26m from Fort Worth
Leave By
7:12 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 Rosenberg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 266 miles (428.1 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?

Calvert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.2 miles from Fort Worth and 132.8 miles from Rosenberg.

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

The direct path is about 236.4 miles (380.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 7:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.48 one way or $70.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 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 Rosenberg.

Stop Ideas Near Calvert

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

45 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Temple

65 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Waco, TX

77 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Taylor

84 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Rosenberg. Straight-line distance: 236.46 mi (380.54 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
Rosenberg

#2 Rosenberg

City in Texas

Population39,350
Coordinates29.5571800, -95.8085600
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Rosenberg (-95.80856, 29.55718)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.39 gal
35.53 L · about $35.48
Round trip
$70.97
18.78 gal · 71.06 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.9 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.48 $70.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.93 $79.85
Premium $4.59 $43.11 $86.22
Diesel $3.99 $37.49 $74.99

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 Rosenberg. The current time is 16:22:29.

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.