Fort Worth is about 235–237 miles (roughly 378 km) from Houston in a straight line, and around 260–270 miles (about 420–435 km) by road, which typically takes about 4–4.5 hours of driving.

Quick Scoop

  • Straight-line distance (as the crow flies): About 235–237 miles / 378 km between Fort Worth and Houston.
  • Driving distance: Around 262–268 miles (roughly 421–432 km), depending on the exact start and end points and route.
  • Typical driving time: About 4 to 4.5 hours in normal highway traffic, mainly using I‑45 between the DFW area and Houston.

For most trip planning sites and maps, you can safely estimate that Fort Worth is about 260 miles / 420 km from Houston by car and plan for roughly a 4‑hour drive under usual conditions.

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