Driving from Chicago to Fort Worth
Fort Worth lies 1,325 km (824 mi) south-west of Chicago, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 17 h 58 min without stops, over roughly 1,617 km (1,005 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Chicago | Fort Worth | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 203 m (666 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 76101–76199 |
Where to book car hire from Chicago to Fort Worth
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Staying in Fort Worth
Our booking partner lists 270 places to stay in Fort Worth. Of the 203 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (117), and 2 are five-star. Across 138 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 69,395 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Fort Worth from Chicago?
1,325 km (824 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Chicago; by road roughly 1,617 km (1,005 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Fort Worth by car?
About 17 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Fort Worth?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where can I stay in Fort Worth?
Our booking partner lists 270 places to stay in Fort Worth, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.