Fort Worth to Palmdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1199.7 miles 1930.8 km · straight line
1377 miles actual route 2216 km · driving distance
24h 4min estimated drive time
$133 - $163 estimated fuel cost
~2h 55min flight time
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Palmdale?

The distance from Fort Worth to Palmdale is 1199.7 miles (1930.8 km) as the crow flies. Palmdale is located WNW of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1377 miles, taking about 24h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 55min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas and Palmdale 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 Palmdale. 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 Palmdale

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 4min $133 - $163 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 53min $110–$207* Budget
Train ~31h 17min $165–$482* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Palmdale

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
Palmdale
34.58°N, 118.12°W
America/Los_Angeles
810m elevation
Explore more routes from Palmdale

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 400 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM