Trip from Irving, TX to Bedford, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

18m

Distance

13 mi

21 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 16m ★

6 AM

0h 18m

8 AM

0h 21m

10 AM

0h 19m

12 PM

0h 19m

3 PM

0h 19m

5 PM

0h 21m

8 PM

0h 17m

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

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Bedford, TX

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Trip Overview

Irving, TX to Bedford, TX is 13 miles and takes about 18m via Airport Freeway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward drive. Expect a quick journey primarily on highway stretches, making it an easy addition to your day or a simple point-to-point trip. With minimal driving time, you'll have plenty of flexibility for your schedule.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Airport Freeway	8.7 mi	9m
West Irving Boulevard	2.9 mi	5m
Bedford Road	0.5 mi	1m
Forest Ridge Drive	<0.1 mi	<1m
North Ohio Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Airport Freeway — 8.7 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Irving, TX and Bedford, TX.

Start on North Ohio Street

58 ft · 4 sec · North Ohio Street

Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard

2.9 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward TX 183: Fort Worth

Merge onto TX 183

8.7 mi · 9 min · Airport Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward Bedford Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto Airport Freeway

276 ft · 6 sec · Airport Freeway

Turn right onto Bedford Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bedford Road

Turn right onto Forest Ridge Drive

95 ft · 2 sec · Forest Ridge Drive

Arrive at destination

Forest Ridge Drive

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Irving Boulevard

Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward TX 183: Fort Worth

Navigation decision point

Toward TX 183: Fort Worth

3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | TX 183 / Airport Freeway

Merge onto TX 183 / Airport Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

12.1 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward Bedford Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Bedford Road

13 mi into trip | ~18m in | Forest Ridge Drive

Turn right onto Forest Ridge Drive

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.96 one way

$3.93 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$2.15	$4.30
premium	$4.54	$2.32	$4.64
diesel	$5.61	$2.87	$5.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3.9	$1.37	$0.62
Efficient EV	3.3	$1.14	$0.52
EV Truck/SUV	5.2	$1.82	$0.83

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Irving, TX

Late night in Irving on Tuesday

Local time

5:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Partly Sunny

S 10 to 20 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 7:31AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:25AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Bedford, TX

Late night in Bedford on Tuesday

Local time

5:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

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

24 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

18m 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?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 67% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend the majority of your travel time on Airport Freeway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 8.7 miles. The drive progresses by transitioning from Airport Freeway to West Irving Boulevard and then Bedford Road, offering a consistent highway experience for its entirety. It's a direct and efficient path, designed for quick transit.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on Airport Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Airport Freeway and West Irving Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Irving Boulevard.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Irving Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (TX 183 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Irving, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1903

Irving is a city in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Irving has experienced exponential growth over the past fifty years, and is home to a multitude of attractions of all types, from modern art to major sporting events. Founded in 1902 out of the remnants of the small community of Kit, Irving is now a bustling city of approximately 197,000 residents. Rather like Dallas, it is divided into a highly affluent northern half and less affluent but highly diverse southern half. It is bounded to the east by the northern fork (Elm Fork) of the Trinity River and to the northwest by the sprawling D/FW International Airport.

Top landmarks

• Ruth Paine Home — house in Irving, Texas, United States

Arriving in Bedford, TX

Full guide →

Bedford is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

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 18m. Total distance: 13 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on Airport Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bedford, 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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Trip from Irving, TX to Bedford, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Irving, TX

Bedford, TX

Same local time

24 degrees cooler at arrival

18m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Starting in Irving, TX

Arriving in Bedford, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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