Fort Worth to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1030.5 miles 1658.5 km · straight line
1134.1 miles actual route 1825.2 km · driving distance
20h 19min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 34min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Roanoke?

The distance from Fort Worth to Roanoke is 1030.5 miles (1658.5 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located ENE of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1134.1 miles, taking about 20h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas and Roanoke in 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 Roanoke. 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 Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 19min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 23min $91–$170* Budget
Train ~26h 25min $136–$397* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 344 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM