Origin
Arlington, TX
Late night in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
1:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, TX to Blue Mound, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, TX
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Blue Mound, TX
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
Arlington, TX to Blue Mound, TX is 22 miles and takes about 31 minutes via I 820, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Texas, traversing the Great Plains region. It's a quick hop, perfect for a brief excursion or as part of a larger journey. You'll primarily be on highway, making it a straightforward trip with minimal planning needed. Consider this a simple, efficient connection between two points in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
About the Cities
Starting in Arlington, TX
Full guide →Arlington is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex metropolitan area, in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. With a population of almost 400,000 (2019), it is Texas' seventh largest, and the third largest in the Metroplex. Arlington is south of the sprawling DFW International Airport.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 75% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on I 820 and the Tom Landry Freeway, experiencing the typical flow of urban interstate travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.5 miles on I 820. Expect a consistent driving experience without significant changes in road type or speed as you make your way to Blue Mound. This route is designed for efficiency rather than scenic exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 820 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 820 and Tom Landry Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near FM 157 / South Cooper Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 22 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (FM 157 / South Cooper Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
FM 157 / South Cooper Street
Turn right onto FM 157 / South Cooper Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left toward I 30 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 30 West
7
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 820 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21B
Toward I 820 North
7
12.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 820
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 toward I 820 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 820 West
7
20.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward FM 156: Blue Mound Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward FM 156: Blue Mound Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 820 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| I 820 TEXpress | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| South Cooper Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Jim Wright Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Blue Mound Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Abram Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Loop | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 820
— 6.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Blue Mound, TX.
1
Start on West Abram Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Abram Street
2
Turn right onto FM 157
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Cooper Street
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Lamar Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 30 West
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 30
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 21B
Toward I 820 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 820
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 820
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 820
Toward I 820 West
Use the slight left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 820 Express West
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 820 TEXpress
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 820
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Northeast Loop
12
Continue on I 820
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 15
Toward FM 156: Blue Mound Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on this road
476 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
Exit 15
Toward FM 156: Blue Mound Road
15
Turn straight onto Northeast Loop 820
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Northeast Loop 820
16
Turn right onto FM 156
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Blue Mound Road
17
Turn right onto Gill Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gill Street
18
Turn left onto Waggoman Road
125 ft
·
5 sec
·
Waggoman Road
19
Arrive at destination
Waggoman Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.32 one way
$6.65 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Blue Mound, TX
Late night in Blue Mound on Saturday
Local time
1:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arlington, TX to Blue Mound, TX covers 22 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 820, Tom Landry Freeway, I 820 TEXpress. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11 miles from Arlington, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 22 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (FM 157 / South Cooper Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Arlington, TX to Blue Mound, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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