Fort Worth to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

984.1 miles 1583.8 km · straight line
1152.3 miles actual route 1854.5 km · driving distance
20h 45min estimated drive time
$111 - $136 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from New River Gorge?

The distance from Fort Worth to New River Gorge is 984.1 miles (1583.8 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located ENE of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1152.3 miles, taking about 20h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas and New River Gorge in West Virginia.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 New River Gorge. 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 New River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 45min $111 - $136 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 54min $92–$173* Budget
Train ~26h 59min $138–$403* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m 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