Fort Worth to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Worth from Los Angeles?

The distance from Fort Worth to Los Angeles is 1207.4 miles (1943.2 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located W of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1406.4 miles, taking about 24h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 56min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles. 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.