How far is Bedford, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Bedford, TX to Arlington, TX is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.27 mi
00h 21m
Flight
7.75 mi
12.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.75 mi
Kilometers
12.48 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
15.27 mi
Kilometers
24.57 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 7:12 PM CDT
Return by in Bedford
Wed, Apr 22, 7:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-04-22T18:51
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 7:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bedford
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Euless
TX

The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.

From Bedford
5.2 mi
00h 10m
To Arlington
10.1 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Ridge Drive

    2898 ft · 2 min · Forest Ridge Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Airport Freeway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Airport Freeway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 183 East

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Airport Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Industrial Boulevard, Ector Drive

    2205 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on West Airport Freeway

    536 ft · 11 sec · West Airport Freeway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Industrial Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · South Industrial Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 157

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 157

  9. 9

    Continue on North Collins Street

    3 mi · 5 min · North Collins Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Lamar Boulevard

    1804 ft · 47 sec · East Lamar Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lincoln Drive

    1389 ft · 39 sec · Lincoln Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on North Center Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Collins Street
3.01 mi · 20%
North Center Street
1.8 mi · 12%
Airport Freeway
1.63 mi · 11%
South Industrial Boulevard
1.04 mi · 7%
Highway 157
0.94 mi · 6%
Forest Ridge Drive
0.55 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Collins Street

Continue on North Collins Street

3.01 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Euless
00h 10m from Bedford
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bedford and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Arlington?

The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 5.2 miles from Bedford and 10.1 miles from Arlington.

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 7.5 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 $2.04 one way or $4.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bedford and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Euless

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Euless and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
City of Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

City of Irving, City Hall

Irving , TX
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Rating 4.0/5 56 reviews City Hall,City government office
Niles City Hall Saloon
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Niles City Hall Saloon

Fort Worth , TX
112 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rating 4.8/5 80 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Euless.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

25 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

27 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

44 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 7.75 mi (12.48 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.

Population48,352
Coordinates32.8440200, -97.1430700
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population398,864
Coordinates32.7356900, -97.1080700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Forest Ridge Drive (-97.143057, 32.844028)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.04 L · about $2.04
Round trip
$4.08
1.08 gal · 4.08 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.04 $4.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.30 $4.59
Premium $4.59 $2.48 $4.96
Diesel $3.99 $2.16 $4.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Arlington. The current time is 18:51:43.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.