Appleton to Fort Worth: Road Trip Guide & Distance

928.4 miles 1494.1 km · straight line
1126.5 miles actual route 1813 km · driving distance
20h 34min estimated drive time
$108 - $133 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
214° SW bearing direction

How far is Appleton from Fort Worth?

The distance from Appleton to Fort Worth is 928.4 miles (1494.1 km) as the crow flies. Fort Worth is located SW of Appleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1126.5 miles, taking about 20h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Appleton in Wisconsin and Fort Worth in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Appleton and Fort Worth. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Appleton to Fort Worth

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 34min $108 - $133 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 41min $90–$169* Budget
Train ~26h 44min $135–$394* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Appleton & Fort Worth

Quick Facts

Appleton
44.26°N, 88.42°W
America/Chicago
242m elevation
Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 309 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM