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Trip from Rosenberg, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 54m
Distance
265.7 mi
428 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 41m
★
6 AM
4h 54m
8 AM
5h 21m
10 AM
5h 4m
12 PM
5h 1m
3 PM
5h 5m
5 PM
5h 20m
8 PM
4h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rosenberg, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
Rosenberg to Fort Worth is 265.7 miles and takes about 4h 54m via TX 6 and I 35W, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip spans the Great Plains region of Texas, transitioning from one part of the state to another. It's a predominantly highway drive, making it a straightforward option for a single-day excursion. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground within Texas without extensive detours.
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
132.9 miles from Rosenberg, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 6 | 69 mi | 1h 15m |
| I 35W | 49.2 mi | 51m |
| North State Highway 6 | 43.3 mi | 43m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 31.5 mi | 31m |
| West Grand Parkway South | 19.9 mi | 23m |
| Northwest Freeway | 19.4 mi | 22m |
| East State Highway 6 | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| Houston Street | 5.2 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
TX 6
— 69 mi, about 1h 15m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~2,798 veh/hr typical · worst 3,547
Quietest
2 AM
~420 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosenberg, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on US 90 Alt; FM 1640
267 ft
·
10 sec
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Avenue I
2
Turn left onto 2nd Street
373 ft
·
23 sec
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2nd Street
3
Turn left onto US 90 Alt; FM 1640
329 ft
·
9 sec
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Avenue H
4
Turn right onto FM 723
402 ft
·
6 sec
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1st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on FM 723
5.2 mi
·
7 min
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Houston Street
6
Continue on FM 723
4.1 mi
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5 min
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FM 723
7
Continue on FM 723
0.2 mi
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25 sec
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FM 723
8
Turn right onto FM 1093
0.4 mi
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40 sec
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FM 1093
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward WPT Toll East
10
Merge onto WPT
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Westpark Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto TX 99
20 mi
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23 min
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West Grand Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 290 West, US 290 East: Austin, Houston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 290 West: Austin
Use the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto US 290; TX 6
19 mi
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22 min
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Northwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto TX 6
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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TX 6
Toward College Station, Bryan
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on TX 6
11 mi
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12 min
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TX 6
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto TX 6
58 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
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TX 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 6
5.8 mi
·
5 min
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North State Highway 6
22
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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South Main Street
23
Continue on TX 6
37 mi
·
37 min
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North State Highway 6
24
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi
·
2 min
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South Memorial Street
25
Continue on TX 6
9.1 mi
·
9 min
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East State Highway 6
26
Take the exit onto TX 6
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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TX 6
27
Turn right onto Loop 340
4.9 mi
·
6 min
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East Loop 340
28
Take the exit
354 ft
·
10 sec
29
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 35 North
30
Merge onto I 35; US 77
31 mi
·
31 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
49 mi
·
51 min
·
I 35W
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Use the slight left lane.
32
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
33
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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South Freeway
34
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
12 sec
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East Allen Avenue
35
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Freeway
36
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Trip Plan
Given this is a 4h 54m drive, departing Rosenberg in the morning allows ample time to reach Fort Worth within the same day. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $39 budget is an estimate based on average costs for this 265.7-mile trip. A practical tip for this route is to ensure you have sufficient fuel before reaching the longer 69-mile stretch on TX 6, as services can be spaced out.
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 132.9 miles from Rosenberg, TX, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69 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 58 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.9 miles or 2h 34m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Worth, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rosenberg, 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 Rosenberg, TX
This is one driving day of about 265.7 miles and 4h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Rosenberg, 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 TX 6 for about 69 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132.9 miles from Rosenberg, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before TX 6 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69 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.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Hill County Southbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 255 decision points cluster between mile 32.5 and 216.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
32.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward US 290 West, US 290 East: Austin, Houston
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.
Toward US 290 West, US 290 East: Austin, Housto...
7
32.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 290 West: Austin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 290 West: Austin
7
53.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
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TX 6
Take the exit onto TX 6 toward College Station, Bryan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward College Station, Bryan
7
53.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
216.1 mi into trip
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~4h 1m in
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I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.39 one way
$72.79 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $40.65 | $81.30 |
| premium | $4.23 | $44.20 | $88.39 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $50.17 | $100.34 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.07
Westpark Tollway
(1 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.7 | 0 | $27.90 | $12.75 |
| Efficient EV | 66.4 | 0 | $23.25 | $10.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.3 | 1 | $37.20 | $17.00 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 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.
Origin
Rosenberg, TX
Late night in Rosenberg on Monday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:59PM CDT until July 19 at 6:17PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Late night in Fort Worth on Monday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Clear
S 10 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:59PM CDT until July 19 at 6:17PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
96°F
Groesbeck, TX
133 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 54m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 183.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 81% of this 265.7-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on TX 6 covers 69 miles, offering a consistent cruising experience before merging onto I 35W. Expect numerous exits and merges as you navigate this primarily highway profile. The transition from TX 6 to I 35W will involve typical urban freeway patterns.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69 mi on TX 6.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 6 and I 35W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.5 miles in.
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 25 significant decision points across 265.7 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: at 32.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.1 miles (TX 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
822 ft
102 ft
Total Climb
750 ft
Total Descent
200 ft
Highest Point
822 ft
~246.7 mi in
Elevation Range
720 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rosenberg, TX and Fort Worth, TX, road signs point toward Houston, College Station and Bryan.
Houston
32.5 mi in
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~42m
College Station
53.1 mi in
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~1h 7m
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via TX 6
Bryan
53.1 mi in
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~1h 7m
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via TX 6
About the Cities
Starting in Rosenberg, 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 4h 54m. Total distance: 265.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 69 miles on TX 6. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.07 in tolls one way, starting with Westpark Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 13 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 32.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.1 miles (TX 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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