How far is Arlington, TX from Bedford, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Bedford, TX is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Bedford.
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Start on West Abram Street
28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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Continue on West Abram Street
805 ft · 35 sec · West Abram Street
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Turn left onto South Mesquite Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Mesquite Street
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Turn straight onto North Center Street
3215 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Continue on Lincoln Drive
1324 ft · 37 sec · Lincoln Drive
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Turn right onto East Lamar Boulevard
1769 ft · 42 sec · East Lamar Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Collins Street
3 mi · 6 min · North Collins Street
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Continue on Highway 157
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 157
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Continue on South Industrial Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Industrial Boulevard
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Turn left onto Airport Freeway
714 ft · 17 sec · Airport Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 183 West, TX 183 Express Toll West
1055 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 183 West
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Airport Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bedford Road
1938 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Airport Freeway
84 m · 6 sec · Airport Freeway
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Turn right onto Bedford Road
2723 ft · 1 min · Bedford Road
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Turn right onto Forest Ridge Drive
29 m · 3 sec · Forest Ridge Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forest Ridge Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Bedford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Collins Street
Turn left onto North Collins Street
3.05 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Bedford?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Euless is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Arlington and 5.5 miles from Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Euless
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Keller Watertower
City of Irving, City Hall
Niles City Hall Saloon
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Euless.
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 7.75 mi (12.48 km).
#1 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bedford
The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.
| Population | 48,352 |
| Coordinates | 32.8440200, -97.1430700 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bedford (-97.14307, 32.84402)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $1.47 | $2.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.56 | $3.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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