Fort Worth to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1085.8 miles 1747.5 km · straight line
1240.1 miles actual route 1995.8 km · driving distance
22h 28min estimated drive time
$119 - $147 estimated fuel cost
~2h 41min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Raleigh?

The distance from Fort Worth to Raleigh is 1085.8 miles (1747.5 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ENE of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1240.1 miles, taking about 22h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 41min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 28min $119 - $147 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 58min $99–$186* Budget
Train ~29h 12min $149–$434* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 362 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 90 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM