How far is Fort Worth, TX from Rosita South, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Rosita South, TX is about 412.7 miles (664.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 338.2 miles (544.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
412.64 mi
07h 32m
Flight
338.21 mi
544.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
338.21 mi
Kilometers
544.29 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
412.64 mi
Kilometers
664.08 km
Drive Time
07h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosita South
Sat, Apr 18, 5:12 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Sat, Apr 18, 12:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-17T21:40
Arrive Rosita South
Sat, Apr 18, 5:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:32 PM to 3:02 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Kyle
TX

A city in Hays County, Texas.

From Fort Worth
206.5 mi
03h 46m
To Rosita South
206.1 mi
03h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
95°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Rosita South.

  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

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33.5 mi · 34 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Eagle Pass

    962 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    131 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Interstate 35 North

    610 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 35 North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto US Highway 57

    92.6 mi · 1 hr 42 min · US Highway 57

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Loop 480

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Loop 480

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1021

    1210 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    44 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto El Indio Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · El Indio Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Tierra Soberana Boulevard

    1491 ft · 47 sec · Tierra Soberana Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Wagon Wheel Road

    137 m · 22 sec · Wagon Wheel Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Rosita Valley Road

    2 mi · 8 min · Rosita Valley Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Victorian Avenue

    1737 ft · 1 min · Victorian Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Victorian Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
189 mi · 46%
US Highway 57
92.6 mi · 22%
South Freeway
82.3 mi · 20%
North Pan Am Expressway
18.5 mi · 4%
South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 3%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 57

Turn right onto US Highway 57

92.6 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.5 mi
338.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kyle
03h 46m from Fort Worth
Leave By
8:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Partly Sunny near Rosita South.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Rosita South?

The road trip is about 412.7 miles (664.1 km) and usually takes 07h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kyle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 206.5 miles from Fort Worth and 206.1 miles from Rosita South.

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

The direct path is about 338.2 miles (544.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.02 one way or $110.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Worth and Partly Sunny near Rosita South.

Stop Ideas Near Kyle

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

13 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

33 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

78 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

86 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Rosita South. Straight-line distance: 338.21 mi (544.29 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
Rosita South

#2 Rosita South

Census designated place in Texas, USA

Population2,704
Coordinates28.6237500, -100.4283700
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Rosita South (-100.42837, 28.62375)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 664 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.56 gal
55.12 L · about $55.02
Round trip
$110.04
29.12 gal · 110.24 L
Estimated CO2
129.4 kg one way
Round trip: 258.8 kg / 571 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $55.02 $110.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.91 $123.82
Premium $4.59 $66.84 $133.69
Diesel $3.99 $58.14 $116.28

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Rosita South. The current time is 21:40:04.

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.