Distance from Fort Worth to Austin by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Fort Worth (TX) to Austin (TX) is 174 miles or 279 kilometers or 151 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Fort Worth to Austin is 189 miles (305 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 15 miles or 26 km.

Flight distance from Fort Worth, TX to Austin, TX in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Fort Worth and Austin is 174 miles or 279 km.
The nearest airport to Fort Worth, is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and the nearest airport to Austin, is Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).

What is the average flight time from Fort Worth to Austin?

Flight time from Fort Worth, TX to Austin, TX is 0 hours 23 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Fort Worth to Austin Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Fort Worth, TX and Austin, TX
This map shows the distance from Fort Worth, TX, Usa to Austin, TX, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Fort Worth, Texas to Austin, Texas is displayed below.

Driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Austin, TX

The driving distance from Fort Worth, Texas to Austin, Texas is 189 miles or 305 km.
The total driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Austin, TX is 189 miles or 305 kilometers. Your trip begins in Fort Worth, Texas. It ends in Austin, Texas.
The driving distance from Fort Worth, Texas to Austin, Texas is approximately 189 miles (305 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 3 to 4 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Fort Worth, TX to Austin, TX

How long is the drive from Fort Worth, TX to Austin, TX?
The total driving time is 3 hours, 24 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Fort Worth to Austin take?
Fort Worth and Austin are 3 hours 24 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Fort Worth and Austin

Time difference between Fort Worth (TX) and Austin (TX) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Fort WorthCurrent local time in Austin
2026-03-31, 23:20:17 MDT2026-03-31, 23:20:17 MDT
How Far is it Between Fort Worth Texas, USA and Austin Texas, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Fort Worth, TX and Austin, TX in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 189 mi 305 km 164.13 nmi
Straight line distance 174 mi 279 km 151 nmi
Difference 15 mi 26 km 13 nmi

Fort Worth Details

Fort Worth is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 46' 53.5'' Longitude: W 97° 20' 48.3''
Latitude32.78152
Longitude-97.34675
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Fort Worth

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Austin Details

Austin is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 30° 18' 4.2'' Longitude: W 97° 45' 9.7''
Latitude30.30116
Longitude-97.7527
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Austin

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Fort Worth, TX and Austin, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 6 hours 21 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 4 hours 45 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 4 hours 14 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 3 hours 48 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 3 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 3 hours 10 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 2 hours 55 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 2 hours 43 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 2 hours 32 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 2 hours 22 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 2 hours 14 minutes