Charleston, South Carolina to Fort Worth: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1009.8 miles 1625.1 km · straight line
1114.6 miles actual route 1793.8 km · driving distance
20h 35min estimated drive time
$107 - $132 estimated fuel cost
~2h 32min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Fort Worth?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Fort Worth is 1009.8 miles (1625.1 km) as the crow flies. Fort Worth is located W of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1114.6 miles, taking about 20h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina 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 Charleston, South Carolina 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 Charleston, South Carolina to Fort Worth

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 35min $107 - $132 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 42min $89–$167* Budget
Train ~26h 46min $134–$390* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Fort Worth

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m 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 337 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM