Detroit to Fort Worth: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Detroit from Fort Worth?
The distance from Detroit to Fort Worth is 1022.3 miles (1645.2 km) as the crow flies. Fort Worth is located SW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1209 miles, taking about 21h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Fort Worth
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 341 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
- You could travel this distance about 24.4 times to circle the Earth's equator