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Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Rosharon, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 20m

Distance

293.1 mi

472 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 7m ★
6 AM
5h 20m
8 AM
5h 47m
10 AM
5h 30m
12 PM
5h 27m
3 PM
5h 31m
5 PM
5h 46m
8 PM
5h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city and county seat of Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Fort Worth, TX

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Downtown Rosharon, TX, TX

Rosharon, TX

Артем Дворецкий

Trip Overview

This 293.1-mile drive from Fort Worth, TX, to Rosharon, TX, is a straightforward 5-hour and 20-minute journey. Primarily utilizing I-45 and TX-288 Toll, it's a highway-focused route that can easily be completed in a single day. With an estimated fuel cost of $44, it's an economical trip. The drive remains within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent driving experience. This route is ideal for those seeking an efficient transit between these two Texas locations, with minimal detours or complicated navigation.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

146.5 miles from Fort Worth, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 45 198.8 mi 3h 28m
US 287 50.7 mi 56m
TX 288 Toll 14.4 mi 16m
Nolan Ryan Expressway 11.1 mi 12m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway 5.7 mi 6m
South Freeway 4.1 mi 4m
Gulf Freeway 2.6 mi 3m
FM 1462 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 45 — 198.8 mi, about 3h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth, TX and Rosharon, TX.

1

Start on South Freeway

174 ft · 3 sec · South Freeway
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 35W South Use the straight / slight left lanes.
3

Merge onto I 35W

3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Exit 45B Toward I 20 East: Dallas Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 20 East: Dallas Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto I 20

5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto US 287

51 mi · 56 min · US 287
Exit 444 Toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 45 South: Corsicana
9

Merge onto I 45; US 287

199 mi · 3 hr 28 min · I 45; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 45

2.6 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 46B Toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport
13

Continue on TX 288

0.6 mi · 46 sec · South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 288 Toll

14 mi · 16 min · TX 288 Toll
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
15

Merge onto TX 288

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South Freeway
16

Continue on TX 288

11 mi · 12 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
17

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward FM 1462
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
19

Continue on FM 1462

2.0 mi · 3 min · FM 1462
20

Turn left onto CR 269C

0.1 mi · 30 sec · 1st Street
21

Arrive at destination

CR 269C

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour and 20-minute duration, starting your journey from Fort Worth in the morning is recommended to arrive in Rosharon with ample daylight. You'll encounter one primary long stretch of 198.8 miles on I-45, so be sure to top off your fuel tank before this segment. The estimated fuel cost of $44 is manageable, but it's always wise to budget a little extra. With a single day being sufficient, you have flexibility in your departure time, but an early start maximizes your options for rest stops along the way.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 146.5 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 198.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 64 miles or 1h 13m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 146.5 miles or 2h 39m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rosharon, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Fort Worth, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fort Worth, TX

This is one driving day of about 293.1 miles and 5h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Fort Worth, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 45 for about 198.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Corsicana, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corsicana, TX

147 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Corsicana, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Madisonville, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 146.5 miles from Fort Worth, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 45 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 198.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

NTER - The Great Escape

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Waxahachie, Texas

Hours: 5–9 pm

+12149801053

Visit website

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18179665509

Visit website

The Woodlands Waterway

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

The Woodlands, Texas

Visit website

Fort Worth Herd

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 11:30 am–4 pm

+18173364373

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 262.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward I 35W South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 35W South
7
3.5 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward I 20 East: Dallas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 45B Toward I 20 East: Dallas
7
3.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 East: Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 20 East: Dallas
9
10.1 mi into trip | ~12m in | US 287

Keep slight right at fork onto US 287 toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 444 Toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
8
262.7 mi into trip | ~4h 41m in

Take the exit toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 46B Toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: L...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.29 one way

$88.58 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $48.48 $96.95
premium $4.54 $52.33 $104.66
diesel $5.61 $64.71 $129.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 102.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 87.9 1 $30.78 $14.07
Efficient EV 73.3 0 $25.65 $11.72
EV Truck/SUV 117.2 1 $41.03 $18.76

Gas CO2

103 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Fort Worth, TX

Late night in Fort Worth on Tuesday

Local time

3:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 10 to 15 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 7:31AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:25AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Rosharon, TX

Late night in Rosharon on Tuesday

Local time

3:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

89°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

5 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 20m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a largely highway-focused experience, with 97% of the drive on major roadways like I-45 and US 287. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 198.8 miles on I-45, so plan your breaks accordingly. This route offers a consistent pace, characterized by the efficiency of interstate travel. While the profile suggests a predominantly highway drive, the inclusion of TX 288 Toll indicates a modern, potentially faster, section towards the end. The character is less about scenic vistas and more about covering ground effectively.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 198.8 mi on I 45.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and US 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 293.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Fort Worth, TX and Rosharon, TX, road signs point toward Freeport and Victoria.

Freeport

262.7 mi in | ~4h 41m

Victoria

262.7 mi in | ~4h 41m

About the Cities

Starting in Fort Worth, TX

Full guide →

“Panther city” · Founded 1849

Fort Worth is a city in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. With a population of approximately 1,020,000, it is Texas' 5th largest city. It is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, which has a population exceeding 6 million. Sometimes referred to as Cowtown, it is by far closer to its cowboy roots than neighboring Dallas. This article also covers North Richland Hills, a neighboring community.

Top landmarks

  • • Amon Carter Museum of American Art — art museum in Fort Worth, Texas
  • • Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth — art museum
  • • St. Patrick Cathedral in Fort Worth — church located in Fort Worth, Texas

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 20m. Total distance: 293.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 198.8 miles on I 45. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Rosharon, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Rosharon, TX before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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