How far is Bellaire, TX from Fort Worth, TX?

The driving distance from Bellaire, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 264 miles (424.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.9 miles (379.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
263.95 mi
03h 54m
Flight
235.86 mi
379.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.86 mi
Kilometers
379.58 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.95 mi
Kilometers
424.79 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM CDT
Return by in Bellaire
Thu, Apr 23, 8:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellaire
2026-04-23T00:54
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellaire
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Calvert
TX

City in Robertson County, Texas, United States

From Bellaire
130.5 mi
01h 57m
To Fort Worth
133.5 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bellaire and Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellaire and Fort Worth.

  1. 1

    Start on West Loop South Frontage Road

    106 m · 8 sec · West Loop South Frontage Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 610 North

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto West Loop South

    6.2 mi · 8 min · West Loop South

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward US 290 West: Austin

    1181 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Northwest Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Bingle Road, Pinemont Drive

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Northwest Freeway Frontage Road

    771 ft · 18 sec · Northwest Freeway Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bingle Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Bingle Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Houston Rosslyn Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North Houston Rosslyn Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Tomball Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Tomball Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Tomball Parkway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Tomball Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Tomball Tollway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway

  13. 13

    Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway

  14. 14

    Continue on Aggie Expressway

    24.8 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 105

    5.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 6

    815 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 6

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left

    755 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    49.8 mi · 53 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6

    5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6

  22. 22

    Continue on South Memorial Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street

  23. 23

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Loop 340

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    108 m · 11 sec

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1513 ft · 23 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    31.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    49.2 mi · 52 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellaire and Fort Worth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 6
50.1 mi · 19%
I 35W
49.2 mi · 19%
North State Highway 6
43.3 mi · 16%
Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 12%
Aggie Expressway
24.8 mi · 9%
Tomball Parkway
9.69 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 6

Merge slight left

49.8 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
235.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calvert
01h 57m from Bellaire
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bellaire and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellaire to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 264 miles (424.8 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Calvert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.5 miles from Bellaire and 133.5 miles from Fort Worth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 235.9 miles (379.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.18 one way or $70.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bellaire and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Calvert

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Calvert, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

45 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Temple

65 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Waco, TX

77 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Taylor

84 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellaire and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 235.86 mi (379.58 km).

Bellaire

#1 Bellaire

Village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States

Population18,906
Coordinates29.7057900, -95.4588300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Fort Worth

#2 Fort Worth

The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population927,720
Coordinates32.7254100, -97.3208500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: West Loop South Frontage Road (-95.458883, 29.705784)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 425 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.31 gal
35.26 L · about $35.18
Round trip
$70.36
18.62 gal · 70.52 L
Estimated CO2
82.7 kg one way
Round trip: 165.5 kg / 365 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.18 $70.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.59 $79.17
Premium $4.59 $42.74 $85.48
Diesel $3.99 $37.17 $74.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellaire and Fort Worth. The current time is 00:54:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.