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Trip from Bullard, 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

2h 38m

Distance

148.1 mi

238 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 28m ★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Smith and Cherokee counties, Texas, United States

Bullard, TX

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city and county seat of Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Fort Worth, TX

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Trip Overview

This 148.1-mile journey from Bullard, TX, to Fort Worth, TX, is a straightforward drive that can easily be accomplished in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 38 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-20 and Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, with a segment of Toll 49, this route is heavily focused on highway travel. With an estimated fuel cost of $22, it's an economical option for a day trip. Both Bullard and Fort Worth are situated within the Great Plains region, so you won't be crossing major geographical divides. The drive offers a practical way to get from East Texas to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex without significant detours.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

74 miles from Bullard, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 72.7 mi 1h 14m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 22 mi 23m
Toll 49 19.8 mi 20m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway 19.7 mi 21m
US Highway 69 North 6.4 mi 7m
South Freeway 3.4 mi 3m
South Henderson Street 0.6 mi 1m
South Broadway Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 72.7 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bullard, TX and Fort Worth, TX.

1

Start on FM 344

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Henderson Street
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
3

Merge onto US 69

6.4 mi · 7 min · US Highway 69 North
4

Continue on US 69

0.4 mi · 42 sec · South Broadway Avenue
5

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Loop 49 Toll West
6

Merge onto Toll 49

20 mi · 20 min · Toll 49
7

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 20: Dallas, Shreveport
8

Continue on Loop 49

411 ft · 14 sec · Loop 49
9

Turn left onto Interstate 20 West

293 ft · 10 sec · Interstate 20 West
10

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 20 West
11

Merge onto I 20

53 mi · 53 min · I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20

19 mi · 20 min · I 20
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto I 20

22 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 20

20 mi · 21 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 437 Toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 35W North: Denton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
18

Merge onto I 35W

3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 49A Toward Allen Avenue Use the slight right lane.
20

Turn straight onto South Freeway

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South Freeway
21

Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

210 ft · 12 sec · East Allen Avenue
22

Turn left onto South Freeway

258 ft · 5 sec · South Freeway
23

Arrive at destination

South Freeway

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 38 minutes for this 148.1-mile drive, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Aiming to leave Bullard in the morning, perhaps before 8 AM, should help you avoid peak traffic as you approach the Fort Worth area. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete the journey without needing to split it overnight. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 72.7-mile stretch on I-20, as services might be more spaced out in certain sections. The estimated fuel cost of $22 makes it an affordable single-day excursion.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74 miles from Bullard, TX, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 33 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 74 miles or 1h 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Worth, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bullard, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bullard, TX

This is one driving day of about 148.1 miles and 2h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Bullard, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 72.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Kaufman County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kaufman, TX

74 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Lindale, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kaufman, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74 miles from Bullard, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Mama's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.6

Tyler, Texas

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+19036306636

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 148.1

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18179665509

Visit website

Fort Worth Herd

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 148.1

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 11:30 am–4 pm

+18173364373

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.8 and 147.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
7.8 mi into trip | ~9m in

Turn left toward Loop 49 Toll West

Navigation decision point

Toward Loop 49 Toll West
7
82.6 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | I 20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
8
143.6 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in

Take the exit toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 437 Toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
7
143.8 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 35W North: Denton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 35W North: Denton
7
147.6 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in

Take the exit toward Allen Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 49A Toward Allen Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.38 one way

$44.76 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $24.49 $48.99
premium $4.54 $26.44 $52.88
diesel $5.61 $32.70 $65.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.4 0 $15.55 $7.11
Efficient EV 37 0 $12.96 $5.92
EV Truck/SUV 59.2 0 $20.73 $9.48

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bullard, TX

Late night in Bullard on Sunday

Local time

2:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Worth, TX

Late night in Fort Worth on Sunday

Local time

2:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

16 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

2h 38m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 drive for about 71% of this 148.1-mile trip. The majority of your time will be spent on I-20, which includes the longest uninterrupted stretch of 72.7 miles. This section is characterized by consistent highway speeds, allowing for efficient progress. While the route is predominantly interstate, you'll encounter parts of Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway and Toll 49, which maintain the highway feel. The road maintains a predictable character, making it easy to settle into a rhythm behind the wheel.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72.7 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 148.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 82.6 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 143.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Between Bullard, TX and Fort Worth, TX, road signs point toward Loop 49 Toll West and Shreveport.

Loop 49 Toll West

7.8 mi in | ~9m

Shreveport

28.1 mi in | ~31m

About the Cities

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 2h 38m. Total distance: 148.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 72.7 miles on I 20. 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 82.6 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 143.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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