Fort Worth to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1040 miles 1673.7 km · straight line
1192 miles actual route 1918.3 km · driving distance
20h 52min estimated drive time
$115 - $141 estimated fuel cost
~2h 36min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Las Vegas?

The distance from Fort Worth to Las Vegas is 1040 miles (1673.7 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located WNW of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1192 miles, taking about 20h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 36min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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 Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 52min $115 - $141 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 2min $95–$179* Budget
Train ~27h 8min $143–$417* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 347 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM