Fort Worth to Bullard is 147.3 miles and takes about 2h 36m via Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Texas, beginning in the Great Plains region and ending in the same area. The majority of this route is on surface roads, making it a more relaxed drive compared to a pure interstate trip. With only one recommended stop and a manageable distance, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion.
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
73.7 miles from Fort Worth, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
92.4 mi
1h 35m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi
23m
Toll 49
20 mi
21m
US Highway 69 North
6.4 mi
7m
South Freeway
3.3 mi
3m
East Main Street
0.5 mi
1m
South Broadway Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
South Henderson Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
— 92.4 mi, about 1h 35m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,972 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,633
Quietest
2 AM
~390 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 102 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth, TX and Bullard, TX.
1
Start on South Freeway
174 ft·3 sec·South Freeway
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 35W SouthUse the straight / slight left lanes.
3
Merge onto I 35W
3.2 mi·3 min·South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 45BToward I 20 East: DallasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 20 East: DallasUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 20
5.7 mi·6 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
14 mi·14 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: DallasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 20
22 mi·23 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
73 mi·1 hr 14 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: ShreveportUse the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward Loop 49 Toll
11
Turn right
0.4 mi·28 sec
12
Merge onto Loop 49 Toll
20 mi·21 min·Toll 49
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·34 sec
Toward US 69: Tyler, Jacksonville
14
Keep slight right at fork
200 ft·6 sec
15
Merge onto US 69
0.3 mi·24 sec·South Broadway Avenue
16
Continue on US 69
6.4 mi·7 min·US Highway 69 North
17
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East Main Street
18
Turn left onto FM 344
142 ft·2 sec·South Henderson Street
19
Arrive at destination
FM 344
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 36m duration, leaving Fort Worth in the morning is a good idea to ensure you have plenty of daylight for the drive. While this route is easily doable in one day, the flexibility of surface roads means you can take your time. Plan for your single stop strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or when you notice fuel levels getting low, as the $22 fuel estimate is just a guide. Keep an eye on your GPS as you transition from highway to surface roads to ensure you stay on track for Bullard.
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 73.7 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.4 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 32 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.7 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bullard, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth, TX
This is one driving day of about 147.3 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Fort Worth, 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 Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for about 92.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 35W South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 35W South
7
3.5 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 45B
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
7
3.6 mi into trip|~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 East: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
7
10.1 mi into trip|~12m in|I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
7
46 mi into trip|~50m in|I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Shreveport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 20 East: Shreveport
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.37 one way
$42.74 round trip
$3.69/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.08
$23.68
$47.36
premium
$4.43
$25.70
$51.40
diesel
$5.60
$32.47
$64.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.2
0
$15.47
$7.07
Efficient EV
36.8
0
$12.89
$5.89
EV Truck/SUV
58.9
0
$20.62
$9.43
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 Aug 26, 2026
Origin
Fort Worth, TX
Late night
in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
12:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Clear
SSW 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 26 at 12:00AM CDT until August 26 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 25 at 9:37PM MDT until August 26 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Destination
Bullard, TX
Late night
in Bullard on Sunday
Local time
12:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Clear
S 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 26 at 12:00AM CDT until August 26 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 25 at 9:37PM MDT until August 26 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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
5 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
2h 36m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 22% of this 147.3-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch of highway is 92.4 miles along the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. After this, you'll transition to primarily surface roads for the remainder of the trip. Expect a more urban feel with frequent exits and merging traffic early on before transitioning to a more typical surface road driving experience.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 92.4 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort10/10
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 15 significant decision points across 147.3 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: near the start: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
678 ft368 ft
Total Climb
464 ft
Total Descent
613 ft
Highest Point
678 ft
~31.6 mi in
Elevation Range
311 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fort Worth, TX and Bullard, TX, road signs point toward Loop 49 Toll and Jacksonville.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 147.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 92.4 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. 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 Bullard, 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: near the start: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bullard, TX before heading back.
