How far is Bedford, TX from Mansfield, TX?
The driving distance from Bedford, TX to Mansfield, TX is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb of Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Mansfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Mansfield.
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Start on Forest Ridge Drive
29 m · 11 sec · Forest Ridge Drive
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Turn left onto Bedford Road
2721 ft · 1 min · Bedford Road
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Turn right onto Airport Freeway
615 ft · 13 sec · Airport Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 183 Express Toll West, TX 121 Express Toll South
1872 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 South
10 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, US 287 South: Waxahachie, Dallas
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
1.4 km · 54 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Debbie Lane
937 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 287 North
1074 ft · 23 sec · US Highway 287 North
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Turn right onto Highway 157 North
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 157 North
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Street
48 m · 11 sec · East Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Mansfield.
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.
I 820 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 South
9.98 mi · 00h 12m
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 Clear leaving Bedford and Partly Cloudy near Mansfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Mansfield?
The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Forest Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Bedford and 13 miles from Mansfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Bedford and Partly Cloudy near Mansfield.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Hill.
Fort Worth Central Station
Cleburne
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 19.41 mi (31.23 km).
#1 Bedford
The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.
| Population | 48,352 |
| Coordinates | 32.8440200, -97.1430700 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mansfield
The most populous city in Wise County, Texas.
| Population | 73,094 |
| Coordinates | 32.5631900, -97.1416800 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mansfield (-97.14168, 32.56319)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.48 | $6.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
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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