Cedar Rapids to Fort Worth: Road Trip Guide & Distance

711 miles 1144.3 km · straight line
860.6 miles actual route 1385 km · driving distance
15h 16min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
208° SSW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Fort Worth?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Fort Worth is 711 miles (1144.3 km) as the crow flies. Fort Worth is located SSW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 860.6 miles, taking about 15h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa 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 Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids to Fort Worth

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 16min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 19min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~19h 51min $103–$301* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Fort Worth

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m 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 237 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM