Origin
Coppell, TX
Morning in Coppell on Tuesday
Local time
9:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coppell, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coppell, TX
Thomas balabaud
Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
This 29.2-mile journey from Coppell, TX to Fort Worth, TX will take approximately 32 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving, and the estimated fuel cost is around $4. This route offers a straightforward drive through the Great Plains region of Texas, connecting two familiar points within the state. With its short duration and low fuel expense, it's a convenient option for a quick local excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 121 | 16.3 mi | 18m |
| Airport Freeway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| North South Freeway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Royal Lane | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 287 Bus | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Bethel Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
TX 121
— 16.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coppell, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on this road
174 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn uturn onto West Bethel Road
265 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Bethel Road
3
Continue on West Bethel Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Bethel Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto South Royal Lane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Royal Lane
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 635 West
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 635
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 36A
Toward TX 121 South, TX 114 West, TX 114 East: Fort Worth, DFW Airport, Dallas
Use the slight left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 36A
Toward TX 121 South, TX 114 West: Fort Worth
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto TX 121
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 121
10
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121
14 mi
·
15 min
·
TX 121
Toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
Use the left / right lanes.
11
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.
12
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.
13
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.
14
Merge onto I 35W; US 287; US 377
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North South Freeway
15
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.
16
Continue on South Freeway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 26.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TX 121 South, TX 114 West, TX 114 East: Fort Worth, DFW Airport, Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 36A
Toward TX 121 South, TX 114 West, TX 114 East:...
9
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TX 121 South, TX 114 West: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 36A
Toward TX 121 South, TX 114 West: Fort Worth
8
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
TX 121
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121 toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Gr...
9
19.1 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
26.3 mi into trip
|
~32m 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:...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.41 one way
$8.82 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.21 | $10.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in Fort Worth on Tuesday
Local time
9:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
NW 15 mph
74% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 4:01AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:47AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
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
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this entire 29.2-mile route. Since it features a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating a series of local roads including West Bethel Road and South Royal Lane, with a brief stint on I-635 West. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't noted, suggesting frequent intersections and traffic lights will likely break up your driving. This character means you'll be experiencing a more intimate, in-town driving feel rather than open highway cruising.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on TX 121.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 121 and Airport Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 14 decision points packed into just 29.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles (TX 121): 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.
Between Coppell, TX and Fort Worth, TX, road signs point toward Dfw Airport, Dallas, Arlington, Grand Praire and Ft Worth.
Dfw Airport
1.8 mi in
|
~3m
Dallas
1.8 mi in
|
~3m
Arlington
5.5 mi in
|
~8m
|
via TX 121
Grand Praire
5.5 mi in
|
~8m
|
via TX 121
Ft Worth
19.3 mi in
|
~24m
|
via TX 121
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 37m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on TX 121. 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 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles (TX 121): 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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