Origin
Bedford, TX
Late night in Bedford on Sunday
Local time
1:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedford, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bedford, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Bedford to Fort Worth is a quick, straightforward journey covering 15.4 miles within the Great Plains region of Texas. You can easily complete this trip in about 20 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel should cover your needs for this brief transit. Since both your start and end points are located in the same region, you will experience a consistent environment throughout the drive. This route is highly practical for commuters or anyone needing a reliable connection between these two Texas cities. You won't need an overnight stay, as the distance is short enough to handle in a single, efficient push.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Freeway | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| North South Freeway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Bedford Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 287 Bus | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Forest Ridge Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Airport Freeway
— 11.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on Forest Ridge Drive
95 ft
·
10 sec
·
Forest Ridge Drive
2
Turn left onto Bedford Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bedford Road
3
Turn right onto Airport Freeway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Airport Freeway
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward TX 183 Express Toll West, TX 121 Express Toll South
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto TX 121; TX 183
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 121
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Airport Freeway
Exit 25A
Toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Fort Worth
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on TX 121
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Airport Freeway
Exit 24B
Toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Ft Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 35W; US 287; US 377
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North South Freeway
10
Take the exit onto US 287 Bus
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 287 Bus
Exit 49B
Toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on South Freeway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 14.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Airport Freeway
Turn right onto Airport Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward TX 183 Express Toll West, TX 121 Express Toll South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward TX 183 Express Toll West, TX 121 Express...
9
5.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
TX 121 / Airport Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 121 / Airport Freeway toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25A
Toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Fort Worth
8
12.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South:...
8
14.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 287 Bus
Take the exit onto US 287 Bus toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49B
Toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.33 one way
$4.65 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Late night in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
1:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 10 to 15 mph
6% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 91% of this 15.4-mile trip takes place on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating the Airport Freeway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.6 miles. The transition between the North South Freeway and Bedford Road keeps the drive moving at a steady, efficient pace. While the personality of this road leans toward a functional commute rather than a leisurely scenic tour, the high highway percentage ensures a consistent rhythm behind the wheel. It is a no-nonsense route designed to get you from point A to point B without unnecessary deviations or complex navigation.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.6 mi on Airport Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Airport Freeway and North South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Airport Freeway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 15.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Airport Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.3 miles (TX 121 / Airport Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bedford, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Ft Worth along the way.
Ft Worth
5.5 mi in
|
~7m
|
via TX 121
About the Cities
Starting in Bedford, TX
Full guide →Bedford is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Arriving in Fort Worth, TX
Full guide →“Panther city” · Founded 1849
Fort Worth is a city in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. With a population of approximately 1,020,000, it is Texas' 5th largest city. It is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, which has a population exceeding 6 million. Sometimes referred to as Cowtown, it is by far closer to its cowboy roots than neighboring Dallas. This article also covers North Richland Hills, a neighboring community.
Top landmarks
- • Amon Carter Museum of American Art — art museum in Fort Worth, Texas
- • Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth — art museum
- • St. Patrick Cathedral in Fort Worth — church located in Fort Worth, Texas
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.6 miles on Airport Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fort Worth, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Airport Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.3 miles (TX 121 / Airport Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Worth, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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