Fort Worth to Tampa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

945.8 miles 1522.1 km · straight line
1133.9 miles actual route 1824.9 km · driving distance
20h 53min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
107° ESE bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Tampa?

The distance from Fort Worth to Tampa is 945.8 miles (1522.1 km) as the crow flies. Tampa is located ESE of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1133.9 miles, taking about 20h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas and Tampa in Florida.

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 Tampa. 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 Tampa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 53min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 4min $91–$170* Budget
Train ~27h 9min $136–$397* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Tampa

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
Tampa
27.95°N, 82.46°W
America/New_York
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 315 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM