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Trip from Arlington, TX to Lake Worth, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

38m

Distance

28.1 mi

45 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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suburban city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Arlington, TX

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Downtown Lake Worth, TX, TX

Lake Worth, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Arlington, TX to Lake Worth, TX covers 28.1 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Jim Wright Freeway, I 820, Tom Landry Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on Jim Wright Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.25 one way before food or hotel costs.

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 38m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 38m highway drive covering 28.1 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Wright Freeway and I 820. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.5 miles on Jim Wright Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jim Wright Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Wright Freeway and I 820. 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 14 decision points packed into just 28.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.

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 14 key points

These 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
8
27.2 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward Navajo Trail, Cahoba Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 8 Toward Navajo Trail, Cahoba Drive

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jim Wright Freeway 7.5 mi 8m
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
Shawnee Trail 0.4 mi 1m
West Abram Street 0.4 mi 1m
Northeast Loop 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Jim Wright Freeway — 7.5 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Lake Worth, 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

7.5 mi · 8 min · Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 8 Toward Navajo Trail, Cahoba Drive Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn straight onto Northwest Loop 820

427 ft · 9 sec · Northwest Loop 820
15

Turn right onto Navajo Trail

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Navajo Trail
16

Turn right onto Shawnee Trail

0.4 mi · 1 min · Shawnee Trail
17

Turn left onto Osage Trail

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Osage Trail
18

Arrive at destination

Osage Trail

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.25 one way

$8.49 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $4.65 $9.30
premium $4.54 $5.02 $10.03
diesel $5.61 $6.20 $12.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 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 8.4 0 $2.95 $1.35
Efficient EV 7 0 $2.46 $1.12
EV Truck/SUV 11.2 0 $3.93 $1.80

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Arlington, TX

Late night in Arlington on Saturday

Local time

12:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 mph 64% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 10:45PM CDT until April 17 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 10:38PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Destination

Lake Worth, TX

Late night in Lake Worth on Saturday

Local time

12:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°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

4 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

38m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Arlington, TX to Lake Worth, TX covers 28.1 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Jim Wright Freeway, I 820, Tom Landry 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 14 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 $4.25 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 14 decision points packed into just 28.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.

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 Lake Worth, 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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