Distance from Fort Worth to Lakeland by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Fort Worth (TX) to Lakeland (FL) is 973 miles or 1566 kilometers or 845 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Fort Worth to Lakeland is 1127 miles (1815 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 154 miles or 249 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Fort Worth and Lakeland is 973 miles or 1566 km.
The nearest airport to Fort Worth, is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and the nearest airport to Lakeland, is Tampa International Airport (TPA).

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

Flight time from Fort Worth, TX to Lakeland, FL is 2 hours 14 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Fort Worth to Lakeland Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Lakeland, FL

The driving distance from Fort Worth, Texas to Lakeland, Florida is 1127 miles or 1815 km.
The total driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Lakeland, FL is 1127 miles or 1815 kilometers. Your trip begins in Fort Worth, Texas. It ends in Lakeland, Florida.
The driving distance from Fort Worth, Texas to Lakeland, Florida is approximately 1127 miles (1815 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 21 to 22 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Fort Worth, TX to Lakeland, FL

How long is the drive from Fort Worth, TX to Lakeland, FL?
The total driving time is 21 hours, 2 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Fort Worth to Lakeland take?
Fort Worth and Lakeland are 21 hours 2 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 Lakeland

Time difference between Fort Worth (TX) and Lakeland (FL) is 2 Hours.
Lakeland time is 2 Hours ahead of Fort Worth.

Current local time in Fort WorthCurrent local time in Lakeland
2025-12-19, 12:01:24 MST2025-12-19, 14:01:24 EST
How Far is it Between Fort Worth Texas, USA and Lakeland Florida, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1127 mi 1815 km 978.69 nmi
Straight line distance 973 mi 1566 km 845 nmi
Difference 154 mi 249 km 133 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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Lakeland Details

Lakeland is located in Florida, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 28° 2' 22.1'' Longitude: W 81° 56' 59.3''
Latitude28.03947
Longitude-81.9498
StateFlorida
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Fort Worth, TX and Lakeland, FL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 37 hours 48 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 28 hours 21 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 25 hours 12 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 22 hours 41 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 20 hours 37 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 18 hours 54 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 17 hours 27 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 16 hours 12 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 15 hours 7 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 14 hours 10 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 13 hours 20 minutes