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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
247.6 mi
03h 59m
Flight
217.1 mi
349.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.1 mi
Kilometers
349.39 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.6 mi
Kilometers
398.48 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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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 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM CDT
Return by in Roman Forest
Thu, Apr 23, 7:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roman Forest
2026-04-22T23:47
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 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
9:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roman Forest
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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Roman Forest
123.4 mi
01h 59m
To Fort Worth
124.2 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    85 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Roman Forest Boulevard

    65 m · 10 sec · Roman Forest Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Roman Forest Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Roman Forest Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto FM 1485

    8.1 mi · 11 min · FM 1485

  6. 6

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 3083

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083

  7. 7

    Continue on FM 3083

    1.2 mi · 2 min · FM 3083

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Loop 336 East

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Loop 336 East

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Beach Airport Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Beach Airport Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 3083

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    3203 ft · 1 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    1451 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    156.6 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North: Denton

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Fort Worth

    957 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
157 mi · 63%
US 287 North
57.6 mi · 23%
FM 1485
8.11 mi · 3%
Farm-to-Market Road 3083
8.03 mi · 3%
South Freeway
3.37 mi · 1%
South Loop 336 East
3.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
217.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
01h 59m from Roman Forest
Leave By
9:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

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).

Roman Forest

#1 Roman Forest

City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States

Population2,035
Coordinates30.1791000, -95.1624300
Altitude32
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: (-95.16245, 30.179095)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 398 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.74 gal
33.07 L · about $33.03
Round trip
$66.06
17.48 gal · 66.14 L
Estimated CO2
77.7 kg one way
Round trip: 155.3 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Roman Forest and Fort Worth. The current time is 23:47:10.

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.