How far is Roman Forest, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Roman Forest, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roman Forest and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roman Forest and Fort Worth.
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Start on the route
85 m · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Roman Forest Boulevard
65 m · 10 sec · Roman Forest Boulevard
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Continue on Roman Forest Boulevard
2.8 mi · 6 min · Roman Forest Boulevard
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Turn left onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto FM 1485
8.1 mi · 11 min · FM 1485
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 3083
6.5 mi · 12 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083
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Continue on FM 3083
1.2 mi · 2 min · FM 3083
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Turn right onto South Loop 336 East
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Loop 336 East
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Turn right onto Beach Airport Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Beach Airport Road
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 3083
1.5 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083
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Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
3203 ft · 1 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North
1451 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
156.6 mi · 2 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth
57.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North: Denton
1972 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Fort Worth
957 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue
1435 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto South Freeway
540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto South Freeway
79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roman Forest and Fort Worth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 45 North
Merge slight left
157 mi · 02h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roman Forest and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roman Forest to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.4 miles from Roman Forest and 124.2 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.03 one way or $66.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Roman Forest and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roman Forest and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 217.1 mi (349.39 km).
#1 Roman Forest
City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,035 |
| Coordinates | 30.1791000, -95.1624300 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 398 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $33.03 | $66.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.16 | $74.32 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $40.13 | $80.25 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.90 | $69.80 |
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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