Fort Lauderdale to Fort Worth: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1129.7 miles 1818 km · straight line
1315.8 miles actual route 2117.6 km · driving distance
24h 18min estimated drive time
$127 - $156 estimated fuel cost
~2h 46min flight time
298° WNW bearing direction

How far is Fort Lauderdale from Fort Worth?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Fort Worth is 1129.7 miles (1818 km) as the crow flies. Fort Worth is located WNW of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1315.8 miles, taking about 24h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 46min. Both are located in United States — Fort Lauderdale in Florida 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to Fort Worth

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 18min $127 - $156 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 10min $105–$197* Budget
Train ~31h 35min $158–$461* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Lauderdale & Fort Worth

Quick Facts

Fort Lauderdale
26.12°N, 80.14°W
America/New_York
3m 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 377 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM