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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Bridgeport, TX is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
48.35 mi
01h 02m
Flight
41.89 mi
67.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.89 mi
Kilometers
67.41 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.35 mi
Kilometers
77.81 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-23T04:13
Arrive Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
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
Rhome
TX

City in Wise County, Texas, United States

From Fort Worth
24.2 mi
00h 31m
To Bridgeport
24.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    17 m · 3 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue

    145 m · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Street

    631 ft · 28 sec · Epps Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Maddox Avenue

    126 m · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Freeway

    98 m · 14 sec · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    2853 ft · 57 sec · South Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35W North

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North

    8.9 mi · 9 min · I 35W TEXpress

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    13.1 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 114 West: Bridgeport

    1941 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East State Highway 114

    3.9 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 114

  16. 16

    Continue on East Rock Island Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Rock Island Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on East State Highway 114

    14.5 mi · 20 min · East State Highway 114

  18. 18

    Continue on 13th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 13th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 13th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East State Highway 114
18.4 mi · 38%
US 81 North
15.5 mi · 32%
I 35W TEXpress
4.44 mi · 9%
I 35W Express North
4.44 mi · 9%
East Rock Island Avenue
2.18 mi · 5%
South Freeway
1.78 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East State Highway 114

Continue on East State Highway 114

14.5 mi · 00h 20m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rhome
00h 31m from Fort Worth
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Rhome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Fort Worth and 24.2 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rhome

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 Rhome and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
Roanoke City Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Roanoke City Hall

Roanoke , TX
500 S Oak St, Roanoke, TX 76262
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews City Hall
Saginaw City Municipal Court
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Saginaw City Municipal Court

Saginaw , TX
333 W McLeroy Blvd, Saginaw, TX 76179
Rating 2.4/5 14 reviews City courthouse
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

City Hall Park

Justin , TX
Justin, TX 76247
Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

37 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

69 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

69 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Gainesville

71 mi away
605 East California Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 41.89 mi (67.41 km).

Fort Worth

#1 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
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

City in Wise County, Texas, US

Population6,637
Coordinates33.2101200, -97.7547600
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Bridgeport (-97.75476, 33.21012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.46 L · about $6.46
Round trip
$12.92
3.42 gal · 12.92 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.46 $12.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.27 $14.54
Premium $4.59 $7.85 $15.70
Diesel $3.99 $6.83 $13.66

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 Fort Worth and Bridgeport. The current time is 04:13:44.

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.