How far is Fort Worth, TX from Tom Bean, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Tom Bean, TX is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
89.84 mi
01h 47m
Flight
73.22 mi
117.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.22 mi
Kilometers
117.83 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.84 mi
Kilometers
144.58 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tom Bean
Mon, May 4, 4:50 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Mon, May 4, 6:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-05-04T15:03
Arrive Tom Bean
Mon, May 4, 4:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
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 Fort Worth
44.9 mi
00h 53m
To Tom Bean
44.9 mi
00h 53m

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 15 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Tom Bean.

  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

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street

    1325 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Airport Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    19.4 mi · 21 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, TX 121 North, US 75 South: Sherman, Dallas

    774 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman

    1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman

    934 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    17 mi · 18 min · Central Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on South Henry Hynds Expressway

    6.6 mi · 7 min · South Henry Hynds Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 381: Haning Street

    1231 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto South Collins Freeway

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Collins Freeway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Haning Street

    1464 ft · 37 sec · West Haning Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Denny Street

    1358 ft · 24 sec · North Denny Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Young Street

    7.8 mi · 11 min · East Young Street

  29. 29

    Continue on King Street

    147 m · 15 sec · King Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Lyon Street

    64 m · 4 sec · Lyon Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lyon Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sam Rayburn Tollway
24.4 mi · 27%
Central Expressway
17 mi · 19%
TX 121 North
14.7 mi · 16%
Airport Freeway
7.79 mi · 9%
East Young Street
7.78 mi · 9%
South Henry Hynds Expressway
6.65 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Sam Rayburn Tollway

Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

19.4 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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
73.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frisco
00h 53m from Fort Worth
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Tom Bean.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Tom Bean?

The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 44.9 miles from Fort Worth and 44.9 miles from Tom Bean.

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

The direct path is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.98 one way or $23.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 9.4 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 10.4 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 11.3 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 9.8 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 Fort Worth and Tom Bean. Straight-line distance: 73.22 mi (117.83 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
Tom Bean

#2 Tom Bean

City in Grayson County, Texas, United States

Population1,073
Coordinates33.5201100, -96.4838700
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Tom Bean (-96.48387, 33.52011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
12 L · about $11.98
Round trip
$23.96
6.34 gal · 24 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $11.98 $23.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.48 $26.96
Premium $4.59 $14.55 $29.11
Diesel $3.99 $12.66 $25.32

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Tom Bean. The current time is 15:03:00.

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.