Fort Worth to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1210.4 miles 1948 km · straight line
1361.2 miles actual route 2190.6 km · driving distance
24h 29min estimated drive time
$131 - $161 estimated fuel cost
~2h 56min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Washington DC?

The distance from Fort Worth to Washington DC is 1210.4 miles (1948 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ENE of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1361.2 miles, taking about 24h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 56min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 29min $131 - $161 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 23min $109–$204* Budget
Train ~31h 50min $163–$476* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 403 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 101 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM