Origin
Arlington, TX
Late night in Arlington on Friday
Local time
12:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, TX to Coppell, TX
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
31m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
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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Coppell, TX
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Trip Overview
This short 19.4-mile drive from Arlington, TX to Coppell, TX will take you about 31 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing TX 121 and local roads like South Industrial Boulevard and North Collins Street, this route offers a mixed driving experience. With a budget of around $3 for fuel, it's an easy and economical trip. Since it's a quick journey, it's perfectly suited as a day trip and doesn't require an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region, so you won't be transitioning between distinct geographical areas.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 19.4 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 (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a drive with a 45% highway share, meaning you'll encounter both faster-paced road sections and more local street driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is about 7.5 miles on TX 121, offering a period of consistent travel. This route offers a mixed drive profile, transitioning between higher-speed roadways and slower urban or industrial streets. The road's character will shift as you progress, moving from one type of environment to another.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
TX 121 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South Mesquite Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 19.4 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 0.2 miles (South Mesquite Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (East Lamar Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (TX 121): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Mesquite Street
Turn left onto South Mesquite Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
East Lamar Boulevard
Turn right onto East Lamar Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
10 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
TX 121
Merge onto TX 121
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
TX 121
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121 toward TX 121 North, I 635 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 121 North, I 635 East
7
17.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Bass Pro Drive, Bethel Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Bass Pro Drive, Bethel Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 121 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| South Industrial Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| North Collins Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| West Bethel Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Mesquite Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Highway 157 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Center Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Lamar Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
TX 121
— 7.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Coppell, TX.
1
Start on West Abram Street
93 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
2
Continue on West Abram Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Abram Street
3
Turn left onto South Mesquite Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Mesquite Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn straight onto North Center Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Center Street
5
Continue on Lincoln Drive
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lincoln Drive
6
Turn right onto East Lamar Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Lamar Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto FM 157
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North Collins Street
8
Continue on FM 157
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 157
9
Continue on FM 157
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the ramp onto FM 157
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
FM 157
Toward TX 121 North
11
Merge onto TX 121
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
TX 121
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 121
Toward TX 121 North, I 635 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward Bass Pro Drive, Bethel Road
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
this road
Use the straight / left / uturn / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto West Bethel Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bethel Road
16
Turn right
65 ft
·
9 sec
17
Turn left
174 ft
·
12 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.86 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Coppell, TX
Late night in Coppell on Friday
Local time
12:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
18 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 Coppell, TX covers 19.4 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TX 121, South Industrial Boulevard, North Collins Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 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 $2.93 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 10 decision points packed into just 19.4 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 0.2 miles (South Mesquite Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (East Lamar Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (TX 121): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Arlington, TX to Coppell, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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