Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
44m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Eagle Mountain, TX
Sebastián Kvašňák
The drive from Arlington, TX to Eagle Mountain, TX covers 29.7 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 820, Tom Landry Freeway, I 820 TEXpress for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.5 miles on I 820. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 29.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from Arlington, TX to Eagle Mountain, TX covers 29.7 miles and takes about 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 0.4 miles in near FM 157 / South Cooper Street.
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 29.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto FM 157 / South Cooper Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left toward I 30 West
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 820 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 toward I 820 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 287 Business: Saginaw, Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 820 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| I 820 TEXpress | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| South Saginaw Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Bailey Boswell Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Jim Wright Freeway | 2 mi | 2m |
| South Cooper Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Boat Club Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Eagle Mountain, TX.
Start on West Abram Street
Turn right onto FM 157
Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard
Turn left
Merge onto I 30
Take the exit
Merge onto I 820
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820
Take the exit
Merge onto I 820 TEXpress
Merge onto I 820
Continue on I 820
Take the exit
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto US 287 Bus
Continue on US 287 Bus
Turn left onto West Bailey Boswell Road
Turn right onto FM 1220
Turn left onto Cape Royale Drive
Turn right onto Timber Oaks Drive
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.91 | $9.82 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Arlington on Friday
Local time
1:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Eagle Mountain on Friday
Local time
1:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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