Durham, North Carolina to Fort Worth: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1072.9 miles 1726.7 km · straight line
1217.4 miles actual route 1959.2 km · driving distance
21h 58min estimated drive time
$117 - $144 estimated fuel cost
~2h 40min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Fort Worth?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Fort Worth is 1072.9 miles (1726.7 km) as the crow flies. Fort Worth is located W of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1217.4 miles, taking about 21h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 40min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North 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 Durham, North 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 Durham, North Carolina to Fort Worth

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 58min $117 - $144 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 22min $97–$183* Budget
Train ~28h 33min $146–$426* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Fort Worth

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m 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 358 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM