Fort Worth to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1120 miles 1802.4 km · straight line
1229.9 miles actual route 1979.3 km · driving distance
22h 32min estimated drive time
$118 - $146 estimated fuel cost
~2h 45min flight time
79° E bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Fort Worth to Wilmington, North Carolina is 1120 miles (1802.4 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located E of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1229.9 miles, taking about 22h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 45min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas and Wilmington, North Carolina in North Carolina.

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 Wilmington, North Carolina. 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 Wilmington, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 32min $118 - $146 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 2min $98–$184* Budget
Train ~29h 18min $148–$430* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
Wilmington, North Carolina
34.23°N, 77.94°W
America/New_York
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 373 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM