Fort Worth to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

795.5 miles 1280.2 km · straight line
921.5 miles actual route 1483 km · driving distance
15h 33min estimated drive time
$89 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Tucson?

The distance from Fort Worth to Tucson is 795.5 miles (1280.2 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located W of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 921.5 miles, taking about 15h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas and Tucson in Arizona.

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 Tucson. 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 Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 33min $89 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 40min $74–$138* Budget
Train ~20h 13min $111–$323* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Tucson

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 265 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM