Driving Time from Fort Worth to Houston
Driving from Fort Worth to Houston is about 287 mi and takes roughly 5 hr 8 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Fort Worth and Houston are about 235 mi (378 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 287 mi (462 km), a drive of about 5 hr 8 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 56 min.
| Straight-line distance | 235 mi / 378 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 287 mi / 462 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 8 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 56 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $36 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 31.248, -96.327 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Fort Worth to Houston is about 235 mi (378 km) in a straight line, and roughly 287 mi (462 km) by road.