Fort Worth to Grand Canyon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

872.7 miles 1404.4 km · straight line
1031.4 miles actual route 1659.8 km · driving distance
18h 7min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Grand Canyon?

The distance from Fort Worth to Grand Canyon is 872.7 miles (1404.4 km) as the crow flies. Grand Canyon is located WNW of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1031.4 miles, taking about 18h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas and Grand Canyon in Arizona.

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 Worth and Grand Canyon. 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 Grand Canyon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 7min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 44min $83–$155* Budget
Train ~23h 33min $124–$361* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Grand Canyon

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
Grand Canyon
36.11°N, 112.11°W
America/Phoenix
2100m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 291 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM