Fort Worth to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1205.3 miles 1939.7 km · straight line
1413.7 miles actual route 2275.1 km · driving distance
24h 26min estimated drive time
$136 - $167 estimated fuel cost
~2h 55min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Fort Worth to Long Beach, California is 1205.3 miles (1939.7 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located W of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1413.7 miles, taking about 24h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 55min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas and Long Beach, California in California.

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 Long Beach, California. 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 Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 26min $136 - $167 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 19min $113–$212* Budget
Train ~31h 46min $170–$495* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Long Beach, California

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 402 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM