Fort Worth to Gainesville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

911.5 miles 1466.9 km · straight line
1010.4 miles actual route 1626.1 km · driving distance
18h 46min estimated drive time
$97 - $120 estimated fuel cost
~2h 20min flight time
100° E bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Gainesville, Florida?

The distance from Fort Worth to Gainesville, Florida is 911.5 miles (1466.9 km) as the crow flies. Gainesville, Florida is located E of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1010.4 miles, taking about 18h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas and Gainesville, Florida in Florida.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Worth and Gainesville, Florida. 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 Worth to Gainesville, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 46min $97 - $120 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 31min $81–$152* Budget
Train ~24h 24min $121–$354* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Gainesville, Florida

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
Gainesville, Florida
29.65°N, 82.32°W
America/New_York
50m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 304 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM