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

The driving distance from Bells, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.78 mi
01h 38m
Flight
80.68 mi
129.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.68 mi
Kilometers
129.84 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.78 mi
Kilometers
150.92 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Mon, May 4, 10:26 PM CDT
Return by in Bells
Tue, May 5, 12:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bells
2026-05-04T20:48
Arrive Fort Worth
Mon, May 4, 10:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bells
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Frisco
TX

Frisco is a city in the US state of Texas located in the counties of Collin and Denton, and an affluent and rapidly developing suburb of Dallas.

From Bells
46.9 mi
00h 49m
To Fort Worth
47 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    26 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Pecan Street

    7.3 mi · 11 min · South Pecan Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 160

    8.3 mi · 12 min · State Highway 160

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1927 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1068 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Highway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Sam Rayburn Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Central Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SRT Toll South: Sam Rayburn Tollway

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway

    19.7 mi · 21 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Freeway

    1294 ft · 17 sec · Airport Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Airport Freeway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Airport Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco

    2407 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North South Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue

    2710 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sam Rayburn Tollway
31.5 mi · 34%
TX 121 South
13.6 mi · 15%
Sam Rayburn Highway
13.3 mi · 14%
State Highway 160
8.9 mi · 9%
Central Expressway
7.39 mi · 8%
South Pecan Street
7.32 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Sam Rayburn Tollway

Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway

19.7 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frisco
00h 49m from Bells
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bells and Mostly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km) and usually takes 01h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Frisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Bells and 47 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.51 one way or $25.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bells and Mostly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Frisco

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 Frisco and the surrounding midpoint area.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Richardson City Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Richardson City Hall

Richardson , TX
411 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
Rating 4.7/5 39 reviews City government office,City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink
Town of Prosper City Hall
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

Town of Prosper City Hall

Prosper , TX
250 W First St, Prosper, TX 75078
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews Government office,Museum,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Dallas, TX

41 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

42 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Gainesville

60 mi away
605 East California Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bells and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 80.68 mi (129.84 km).

Bells

#1 Bells

Town in Texas, United States

Population1,516
Coordinates33.6103800, -96.4108200
Altitude210
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: Main Street (-96.410843, 33.61024)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.53 L · about $12.51
Round trip
$25.02
6.62 gal · 25.06 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.51 $25.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.07 $28.15
Premium $4.59 $15.20 $30.39
Diesel $3.99 $13.22 $26.43

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bells and Fort Worth. The current time is 20:48:04.

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.