How far is Coppell, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Coppell, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coppell and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coppell and Fort Worth.
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Start on the route
53 m · 14 sec
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Turn uturn onto West Bethel Road
81 m · 17 sec · West Bethel Road
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Continue on West Bethel Road
2219 ft · 56 sec · West Bethel Road
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Turn left onto South Royal Lane
3184 ft · 1 min · South Royal Lane
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Take the ramp right toward I 635 West
1404 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
2176 ft · 29 sec · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South, TX 114 West, TX 114 East: Fort Worth, DFW Airport, Dallas
2037 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South, TX 114 West: Fort Worth
3274 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Airport Freeway
1294 ft · 17 sec · Airport Freeway
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Continue on Airport Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
2407 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
2710 ft · 1 min
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Continue on South Freeway
1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coppell and Fort Worth.
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.
TX 121 South
Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
13.6 mi · 00h 16m
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 Sunny leaving Coppell 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 Coppell to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Coppell and 14.7 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coppell and Mostly Sunny near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
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 Bedford.
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
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Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coppell and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 23.79 mi (38.28 km).
#1 Coppell
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 40,958 |
| Coordinates | 32.9545700, -97.0150100 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Worth
The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 927,720 |
| Coordinates | 32.7254100, -97.3208500 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.11 | $8.23 |
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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