How far is Rotan, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Rotan, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 211.1 miles (339.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Eastland County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rotan and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rotan and Fort Worth.
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Start on East Sammy Baugh Avenue
30 m · 10 sec · East Sammy Baugh Avenue
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Turn left onto South Cleveland Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South Cleveland Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 70 North
8.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 70 North
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Continue on North Concho Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Concho Street
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Continue on State Highway 70 South
16.8 mi · 18 min · State Highway 70 South
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Turn left onto Bluebonnet Drive
1.2 mi · 1 min · Bluebonnet Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Broadway Street
1135 ft · 19 sec · East Broadway Street
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Abilene
1588 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right
173.1 mi · 2 hr 55 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton
870 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco
2725 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
547 ft · 7 sec · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
2710 ft · 1 min
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Continue on South Freeway
1940 ft · 47 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 Rotan 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 20 East
Merge slight right
173 mi · 02h 55m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Rotan 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 Rotan to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 211.1 miles (339.7 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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 109.1 miles from Rotan and 102 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 10:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.15 one way or $56.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rotan and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rotan and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 182.87 mi (294.3 km).
#1 Rotan
City in Texas
| Population | 1,418 |
| Coordinates | 32.8520500, -100.4656600 |
| Altitude | 594 |
| 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: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $28.15 | $56.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.68 | $63.35 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.20 | $68.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.75 | $59.50 |
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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