Fort Worth to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1452.4 miles 2337.4 km · straight line
1706.6 miles actual route 2746.5 km · driving distance
30h 5min estimated drive time
$164 - $202 estimated fuel cost
~3h 25min flight time
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from San Francisco?

The distance from Fort Worth to San Francisco is 1452.4 miles (2337.4 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located WNW of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1706.6 miles, taking about 30h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 25min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas and San Francisco 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 San Francisco. 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 San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 5min $164 - $202 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 6min $137–$256* Budget
Train ~39h 7min $205–$597* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 484 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 121 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM