Skip to main content
US Trip Planner Logo
US Trip Planner

Trip from Robert Lee, TX to Fort Worth, TX

Pin this trip

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

Drive Time

3h 55m

Distance

221.7 mi

357 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 43m ★
6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 21m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 6m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 48m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
city in and county seat of Coke County, Texas, United States

Robert Lee, TX

Wikimedia Commons

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

Fort Worth, TX

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

This 218.8-mile drive from Robert Lee, TX, to Fort Worth, TX, is a manageable 3-hour and 29-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip. You'll navigate through the Great Plains region of Texas, staying primarily on local roads with no highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of $33 and only one recommended stop, this route is efficient for a quick transition between these two Texas locales. The profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for more frequent adjustments to your steering.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

110.9 miles from Robert Lee, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 137.1 mi 2h 19m
North State Street 51.4 mi 56m
West Freeway 15.2 mi 17m
Highland Park Road 11.8 mi 12m
Winters Freeway 2.9 mi 3m
South Danville Drive 0.6 mi 1m
US 287 Bus 0.5 mi 1m
South Freeway 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 137.1 mi, about 2h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Loop 229

91 ft · 4 sec · East 7th Street
2

Turn right onto TX 158

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Commerce Street
3

Continue on TX 158

12 mi · 12 min · Highland Park Road
4

Turn left onto US 277

51 mi · 56 min · North State Street
5

Turn left onto US 277

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Danville Drive
6

Take the ramp onto US 277

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 277
7

Merge onto US 83; US 84; US 277

2.9 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway
8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
9

Merge onto I 20

137 mi · 2 hr 19 min · I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30

15 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit onto US 377

0.2 mi · 12 sec · US 377
Exit 15A Toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 35W South: Waco
13

Merge onto I 35W; US 287 Bus

0.1 mi · 6 sec · South Freeway
14

Take the exit onto US 287 Bus

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 287 Bus
Exit 49B Toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue Use the slight right lane.
15

Continue on South Freeway

0.4 mi · 46 sec · South Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
16

Arrive at destination

South Freeway

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 3-hour and 29-minute duration and 218.8-mile distance, you have flexibility in your departure time. Starting in the morning allows you to reach Fort Worth with plenty of daylight remaining. Plan for your single recommended stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch and refuel if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $33 estimated cost suggests it's a significant factor for this route, especially since it's a turn-heavy local drive where speed may vary.

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 110.9 miles from Robert Lee, TX, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137.1 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 49 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 110.9 miles or 1h 59m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 11m

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

Before You Leave

+

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

+

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

+

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 Robert Lee, TX

This is one driving day of about 221.7 miles and 3h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Robert Lee, 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 20 for about 137.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Cisco, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cisco, TX

111 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

Mount Pleasant, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cisco, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.9 miles from Robert Lee, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 137.1 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.

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18179665509

Visit website

Paramount Theatre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Abilene, Texas

+13256769620

Visit website

12th Armored Division Memorial

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Abilene, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13256776515

Visit website

The Discovery Center & Truth Bookstore

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Abilene, Texas

Hours: 1–5 pm

+13256735050

Visit website

Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Abilene, Texas

Visit website

Fort Worth Herd

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 220.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | TX 158 / Commerce Street

Turn right onto TX 158 / Commerce Street

Navigation decision point

5
67.7 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | I 20

Merge onto I 20

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
204.8 mi into trip | ~3h 34m in | I 30 / West Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
8
220 mi into trip | ~3h 52m in | US 377

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

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15A Toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377...
8
220.8 mi into trip | ~3h 53m in | US 287 Bus

Take the exit onto US 287 Bus toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 49B Toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.50 one way

$67.00 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $36.67 $73.34
premium $4.54 $39.58 $79.17
diesel $5.61 $48.95 $97.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66.5 0 $23.28 $10.64
Efficient EV 55.4 0 $19.40 $8.87
EV Truck/SUV 88.7 1 $31.04 $14.19

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 20, 2026

Origin

Robert Lee, TX

Late night in Robert Lee on Tuesday

Local time

4:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Worth, TX

Late night in Fort Worth on Tuesday

Local time

4:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°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

1 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

3h 55m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entire 218.8 miles, as this route has a 0% highway share. This means you won't encounter long stretches of high-speed interstate travel. Instead, your journey will be characterized by more frequent turns and potentially varied speed limits as you traverse local streets like Commerce Street, Highland Park Road, and North State Street. The absence of a longest uninterrupted stretch indicates a continuous series of road changes rather than prolonged segments on a single type of road.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 137.1 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and North State Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 158 / Commerce Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 221.7 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 (TX 158 / Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 67.7 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 204.8 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Robert Lee, TX

Full guide →

Arriving 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 3h 55m. Total distance: 221.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 137.1 miles on I 20. 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 Fort Worth, 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 (TX 158 / Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 67.7 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 204.8 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Fort Worth, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.

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.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Continue From Fort Worth, TX

Laguna Heights, TX 523.4 mi · 9h 35m Alamo, TX 511.8 mi · 8h 50m North Alamo, TX 508 mi · 8h 50m Rio Hondo, TX 496.1 mi · 9h 3m

More from Robert Lee, TX

Dallas, TX 251.7 mi · 4h 30m

More trips to Fort Worth, TX

El Paso, TX 605.5 mi Cameron Park, TX 516.4 mi Cameron Park Colonia, TX 516 mi Roma, TX 509.8 mi La Joya, TX 505.8 mi Abram, TX 502.6 mi
Escape planner: Robert Lee, TX Scenic drives in TX

Explore more options from Robert Lee, TX or browse trips ending in Fort Worth, TX.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse TX road trips.