Drive Time
47m
Distance
46.2 mi
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Photo: Jeff Stapleton
The drive from Allen, TX to Arlington, TX covers 46.2 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Allen Drive, West McDermott Drive, South Central Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
23.1 miles from Allen, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 46.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Allen Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West McDermott Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Central Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 635 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 635 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lyndon B | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Allen, TX and Arlington, TX.
Start on West Main Street
Turn left onto South Allen Drive
Turn right onto West McDermott Drive
Turn left onto South Central Expressway
Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 635
Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 635 TEXpress West
Merge slight left onto I 635 TEXpress
Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike, Las Colinas Boulevard
Keep slight left to continue on PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike South
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Fort Worth
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street
Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way
Turn left onto North Center Street
Turn right onto West Abram Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 46.2 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.1 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Allen, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Allen, TX
This is one driving day of about 46.2 miles and 47m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.1 mi from Allen, TX · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 46.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Allen, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Arlington, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Arlington, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.87 one way
$13.75 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $7.73 | $15.47 |
| premium | $4.59 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Allen on Saturday
Local time
6:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
6:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Addison, TX
23 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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