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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.24 mi
00h 32m
Flight
23.79 mi
38.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.79 mi
Kilometers
38.28 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.24 mi
Kilometers
47.05 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Mon, May 4, 8:00 PM CDT
Return by in Coppell
Mon, May 4, 8:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coppell
2026-05-04T19:28
Arrive Fort Worth
Mon, May 4, 8:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Coppell
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Bedford
TX

The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.

From Coppell
14.6 mi
00h 16m
To Fort Worth
14.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 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 Coppell and Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto West Bethel Road

    81 m · 17 sec · West Bethel Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Bethel Road

    2219 ft · 56 sec · West Bethel Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Royal Lane

    3184 ft · 1 min · South Royal Lane

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 635 West

    1404 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    2176 ft · 29 sec · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South, TX 114 West, TX 114 East: Fort Worth, DFW Airport, Dallas

    2037 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South, TX 114 West: Fort Worth

    3274 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

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

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Freeway

    1294 ft · 17 sec · Airport Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Airport Freeway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Airport Freeway

  13. 13

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

    2407 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North South Freeway

  15. 15

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

    2710 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 121 South
17.3 mi · 59%
Airport Freeway
7.18 mi · 25%
North South Freeway
1.58 mi · 5%
South Royal Lane
0.6 mi · 2%
US 287 Business
0.51 mi · 2%
West Bethel Road
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
23.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 16m from Coppell
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bedford and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 8.7 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 11.7 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 11.8 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 Bedford.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

20 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

33 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coppell and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 23.79 mi (38.28 km).

Coppell

#1 Coppell

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population40,958
Coordinates32.9545700, -97.0150100
Altitude158
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: (-97.01501, 32.954526)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.91 L · about $3.89
Round trip
$7.78
2.06 gal · 7.82 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Coppell and Fort Worth. The current time is 19:28:11.

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.