Fort Worth to Lake Havasu City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

983.7 miles 1583.1 km · straight line
1149.8 miles actual route 1850.4 km · driving distance
19h 52min estimated drive time
$111 - $136 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Lake Havasu City?

The distance from Fort Worth to Lake Havasu City is 983.7 miles (1583.1 km) as the crow flies. Lake Havasu City is located WNW of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1149.8 miles, taking about 19h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas and Lake Havasu City 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 Lake Havasu City. 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 Lake Havasu City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 52min $111 - $136 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 50min $92–$172* Budget
Train ~25h 50min $138–$402* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Lake Havasu City

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
Lake Havasu City
34.48°N, 114.32°W
America/Phoenix
225m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 328 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM