Origin
Arlington, TX
Night in Arlington on Thursday
Local time
10:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, TX to Fairview, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
48.8 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
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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Fairview, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington, TX to Fairview, TX covers 48.8 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Central Expressway, President George Bush Turnpike, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.8 miles on North Central Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 48.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 59m highway drive covering 48.8 miles, with most of the trip on North Central Expressway and President George Bush Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.8 miles on North Central Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Central Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Central Expressway and President George Bush Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in.
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 17 decision points packed into just 48.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 32A
Toward PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bus...
7
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpi...
8
28.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19A
Toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dall...
7
28.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 North: McKinney
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
8
46.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38C
Toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Arlington, TX and Fairview, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt North, Pgbt North: President George Bush Turnpike and Dallas.
Pgbt North
5.5 mi in
|
~10m
Pgbt North: President George Bush Turnpike
5.8 mi in
|
~10m
Dallas
28.6 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Central Expressway | 16.8 mi | 18m |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 11.5 mi | 12m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South Mesquite Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Spur 399 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South McDonald Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Central Expressway
— 16.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Fairview, 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
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Center Street
5
Turn slight right
218 ft
·
9 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Interstate 30
7
Continue on East Copeland Road
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Copeland Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 30 East
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Merge onto I 30
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 32A
Toward PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto PGBT
11 mi
·
12 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 635 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 635
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on I 635
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 19A
Toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto US 75
17 mi
·
18 min
·
North Central Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 38C
Toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto Spur 399
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Spur 399
22
Turn slight right
492 ft
·
17 sec
Toward TX 5 South: Allen
Use the right lane.
23
Turn slight right onto TX 5
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
South McDonald Street
24
Arrive at destination
TX 5
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.4 mi from Arlington, TX · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fairview, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Fairview, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.37 one way
$14.75 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| premium | $4.54 | $8.71 | $17.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.77 | $21.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.27
Central Expressway
(16.8 mi)
$1.35
President George Bush Turnpike
(11.5 mi)
$0.92
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Fairview, TX
Night in Fairview on Thursday
Local time
10:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Addison, TX
24 mi in
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
26 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
59m 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 Fairview, TX covers 48.8 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Central Expressway, President George Bush Turnpike, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.4 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 $7.37 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 17 decision points packed into just 48.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Arlington, TX and Fairview, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt North, Pgbt North: President George Bush Turnpike and Dallas.
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