Distance from Fort Worth to El Cajon by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Fort Worth (TX) to El Cajon (CA) is 1138 miles or 1831 kilometers or 988 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Fort Worth to El Cajon is 1314 miles (2116 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 176 miles or 285 km.

Flight distance from Fort Worth, TX to El Cajon, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Fort Worth and El Cajon is 1138 miles or 1831 km.
The nearest airport to Fort Worth, is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and the nearest airport to El Cajon, is San Diego International Airport (SAN).

What is the average flight time from Fort Worth to El Cajon?

Flight time from Fort Worth, TX to El Cajon, CA is 2 hours 36 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Fort Worth to El Cajon Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to El Cajon, CA

The driving distance from Fort Worth, Texas to El Cajon, California is 1314 miles or 2116 km.
The total driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to El Cajon, CA is 1314 miles or 2116 kilometers. Your trip begins in Fort Worth, Texas. It ends in El Cajon, California.
The driving distance from Fort Worth, Texas to El Cajon, California is approximately 1314 miles (2116 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 22 to 23 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Fort Worth, TX to El Cajon, CA

How long is the drive from Fort Worth, TX to El Cajon, CA?
The total driving time is 22 hours, 30 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Fort Worth to El Cajon take?
Fort Worth and El Cajon are 22 hours 30 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 El Cajon

Time difference between Fort Worth (TX) and El Cajon (CA) is 1 Hours.
El Cajon time is 1 Hours behind Fort Worth.

Current local time in Fort WorthCurrent local time in El Cajon
2025-12-18, 00:50:20 MST2025-12-17, 23:50:20 PST
How Far is it Between Fort Worth Texas, USA and El Cajon California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1314 mi 2116 km 1141.08 nmi
Straight line distance 1138 mi 1831 km 988 nmi
Difference 176 mi 285 km 153 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
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El Cajon Details

El Cajon is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 47' 41.2'' Longitude: W 116° 57' 45.1''
Latitude32.79477
Longitude-116.96253
StateCalifornia
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Fort Worth, TX and El Cajon, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 44 hours 5 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 33 hours 3 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 29 hours 23 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 26 hours 27 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 24 hours 2 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 22 hours 2 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 20 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 18 hours 53 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 17 hours 38 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 16 hours 31 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 15 hours 33 minutes