How far is Lake Worth, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Lake Worth, TX to Dallas, TX is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
40.47 mi
00h 47m
Flight
37.11 mi
59.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.11 mi
Kilometers
59.72 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.47 mi
Kilometers
65.13 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Fri, Apr 17, 9:02 PM CDT
Return by in Lake Worth
Fri, Apr 17, 9:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Worth
2026-04-17T20:14
Arrive Dallas
Fri, Apr 17, 9:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake 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
Bedford
TX

The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.

From Lake Worth
20.2 mi
00h 23m
To Dallas
20.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
85°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Worth and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Worth and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on Osage Trail

    667 ft · 31 sec · Osage Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Shawnee Trail

    2100 ft · 1 min · Shawnee Trail

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Navajo Trail

    1141 ft · 35 sec · Navajo Trail

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northwest Loop 820

    96 m · 6 sec · Northwest Loop 820

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 820 East

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  9. 9

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  10. 10

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    3.3 mi · 3 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West

    778 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Continental Avenue

    1715 ft · 48 sec · Continental Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 15 sec · North Lamar Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Worth and Dallas.

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SH 183 TEXpress
15 mi · 37%
Jim Wright Freeway
7.54 mi · 19%
I 820 TEXpress
6.93 mi · 17%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.38 mi · 11%
North Stemmons Freeway
4.01 mi · 10%
John W Carpenter Freeway
0.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

SH 183 TEXpress

Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

11.7 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
37.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 23m from Lake Worth
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lake Worth and Partly Sunny near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Worth to Dallas?

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Lake Worth and 20.3 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake Worth and Partly Sunny near Dallas.

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 10 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 10 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 13.3 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 Lake Worth and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 37.11 mi (59.72 km).

Lake Worth

#1 Lake Worth

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population4,867
Coordinates32.8048500, -97.4450200
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Dallas

#2 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Osage Trail (-97.445018, 32.804993)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.41 L · about $5.40
Round trip
$10.81
2.86 gal · 10.82 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.40 $10.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.08 $12.16
Premium $4.59 $6.57 $13.13
Diesel $3.99 $5.71 $11.42

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Worth and Dallas. The current time is 20:14:48.

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.