Distance from Fort Worth to Austin (United States)

The distance between Fort Worth, Texas and Austin, Texas is 276 kilometers (171 miles).

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas, United States

Fort Worth and Austin are located in the state of Texas, with Fort Worth in the north-central region and Austin in the central part of the state. The straight-line distance between them is 276 kilometers, heading south.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Fort Worth at 203 meters above sea level and Austin at 165 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Fort Worth to Austin follows I-35W S and I-35 S, passing through cities like Waco and Temple, traversing the central Texas plains and urban areas.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Waco Mammoth National Monument, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame, Inner Space Cavern.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Fort Worth to Austin crosses central Texas, featuring landmarks like the Texas State Capitol and Lady Bird Lake.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for mild temperatures and vibrant events, or in winter for fewer crowds and a relaxed atmosphere.

Climate

Austin generally has a warmer climate than Fort Worth, with hot summers and mild winters, while Fort Worth experiences more temperature variation.

Accessibility

Austin offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Fort Worth, making it convenient for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 12-14 hours
Motorcycle 4-5 hours
Car 3-4 hours
Helicopter 1-2 hours
Airplane 20-30 minutes
Speed Time
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Fort Worth, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 32.7254° N 97.3209° W

Elevation: 203 m (666 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW)
  • NAS Fort Worth JRB/Carswell Field (FWH)
  • Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW)
  • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
  • Dallas Executive Airport (RBD)
Austin, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 30.2672° N 97.7431° W

Elevation: 165 m (541 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
  • Austin Executive Airport (EDC)
  • Robert Gray Army Air Field Airport (GRK)
  • Randolph Air Force Base (RND)
  • Hood Army Air Field (HLR)

Other distances from Fort Worth

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Fort Worth to New York City 2,255 km
From Fort Worth to Los Angeles 1,949 km
From Fort Worth to Chicago 1,325 km
From Fort Worth to Houston 378 km
From Fort Worth to Phoenix 1,379 km

Other distances from Austin

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Austin to New York City 2,435 km
From Austin to Los Angeles 1,975 km
From Austin to Chicago 1,572 km
From Austin to Houston 236 km
From Austin to Phoenix 1,400 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
Jacksonville, United States Tampa, United States 276 km
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Brooklyn, United States Baltimore, United States 273 km
New York City, United States Baltimore, United States 273 km
Coyoacán, Mexico Irapuato, Mexico 273 km
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London, United Kingdom Leeds, United Kingdom 272 km
Morelia, Mexico San Luis Potosí, Mexico 272 km
Manhattan, United States Baltimore, United States 280 km
Austin, United States Arlington, United States 280 km
Saltillo, Mexico Nuevo Laredo, Mexico 272 km
Leeds, United Kingdom Cardiff, United Kingdom 280 km
Detroit, United States Hamilton, Canada 281 km
Indianapolis, United States Columbus, United States 271 km

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