How far is Robert Lee, TX from Fort Worth, TX?

The driving distance from Robert Lee, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 218.8 miles (352.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.5 miles (311.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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
218.76 mi
03h 29m
Flight
193.51 mi
311.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.51 mi
Kilometers
311.43 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.76 mi
Kilometers
352.06 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM CDT
Return by in Robert Lee
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robert Lee
2026-04-23T02:53
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robert Lee
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
Cisco
TX

City in Eastland County, Texas, United States

From Robert Lee
110.7 mi
01h 44m
To Fort Worth
108 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Robert Lee and Fort Worth.

  1. 1

    Start on East 7th Street

    28 m · 4 sec · East 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Commerce Street

    1097 ft · 31 sec · Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highland Park Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Highland Park Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North State Street

    51.4 mi · 56 min · North State Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Danville Drive

    1 km · 1 min · South Danville Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    904 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    2937 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    137.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton

    870 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco

    2725 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    547 ft · 7 sec · South Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue

    2710 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
138 mi · 63%
North State Street
51.4 mi · 24%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 7%
Highland Park Road
11.8 mi · 5%
Winters Freeway
2.94 mi · 1%
South Danville Drive
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

137 mi · 02h 19m

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
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
193.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cisco
01h 44m from Robert Lee
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Robert Lee and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Robert Lee to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 218.8 miles (352.1 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Cisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.7 miles from Robert Lee and 108 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 193.5 miles (311.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.17 one way or $58.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Robert Lee and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robert Lee and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 193.51 mi (311.43 km).

Robert Lee

#1 Robert Lee

American city in Coke County, Texas

Population1,032
Coordinates31.8923700, -100.4848200
Altitude557
CountryUnited States
Fort Worth

#2 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
Start: 7th Street (-100.484765, 31.892451)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.72 gal
29.22 L · about $29.17
Round trip
$58.35
15.44 gal · 58.44 L
Estimated CO2
68.6 kg one way
Round trip: 137.2 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.17 $58.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.83 $65.65
Premium $4.59 $35.44 $70.89
Diesel $3.99 $30.83 $61.65

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 Robert Lee and Fort Worth. The current time is 02:53:43.

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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.