Origin
Arlington, TX
Morning in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
7:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, TX to Pelican Bay, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
36.5 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
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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Pelican Bay, TX
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington, TX to Pelican Bay, TX covers 36.5 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jacksboro Highway, Tom Landry Freeway, Boyd Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.3 miles on Jacksboro Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.52 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 58m. Total distance: 36.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Arlington, TX to Pelican Bay, TX covers 36.5 miles and takes about 58m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jacksboro Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.3 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 0.4 miles in near FM 157 / South Cooper Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 16 decision points packed into just 36.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
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 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 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
14.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward TX 199: Henderson Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13B
Toward TX 199: Henderson Street
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
32.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward FM 730: Boyd
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward FM 730: Boyd
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Arlington, TX to Pelican Bay, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 730: Boyd along the way.
Fm 730: Boyd
32.3 mi in
|
~46m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksboro Highway | 13.3 mi | 17m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 12 mi | 15m |
| Boyd Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Lake Worth Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Cooper Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Sandy Beach Road | 1.4 mi | 5m |
| Henderson Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Henderson Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Jacksboro Highway
— 13.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Pelican Bay, 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
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 30; US 377
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Freeway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 13B
Toward TX 199: Henderson Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
231 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Henderson Street
9
Keep slight right at fork
325 ft
·
8 sec
Use the right lane.
10
Turn slight right onto TX 199
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Henderson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto North Henderson Street
158 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Henderson Street
12
Continue on North Henderson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Henderson Street
13
Continue on TX 199
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Jacksboro Highway
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on TX 199
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Take the exit onto TX 199
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Jacksboro Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward FM 730: Boyd
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto Northwest Parkway
484 ft
·
12 sec
·
Northwest Parkway
18
Turn right onto FM 730
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Boyd Road
19
Turn right onto Sandy Beach Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Sandy Beach Road
20
Turn right onto Long Boulevard
380 ft
·
21 sec
·
Long Boulevard
21
Turn left onto Long Circle
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Long Circle
22
Turn left onto Sheila Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheila Drive
23
Arrive at destination
Sheila Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.3 mi from Arlington, TX · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pelican Bay, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Pelican Bay, 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
$5.52 one way
$11.03 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.04 | $12.07 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.52 | $13.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.01
Northwest Parkway
(0.1 mi)
$0.01
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Pelican Bay, TX
Morning in Pelican Bay on Saturday
Local time
7:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Saginaw, TX
18 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
58m 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 Pelican Bay, TX covers 36.5 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jacksboro Highway, Tom Landry Freeway, Boyd Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 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 $5.52 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 16 decision points packed into just 36.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
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 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Arlington, TX to Pelican Bay, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 730: Boyd along the way.
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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