Origin
Arlington, TX
Afternoon in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
2:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, TX to Sachse, TX
Drive Time
57m
Distance
45.3 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Arlington, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Sachse, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington, TX to Sachse, TX covers 45.3 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Abram Street, South Mesquite Street, North Center Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
22.6 miles from Arlington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 45.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Abram Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Arlington, TX to Sachse, TX is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arlington, TX to Sachse, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Abram Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Mesquite Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Center Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate 30 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Copeland Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 30 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tom Landry Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 161 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Abram Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Sachse, TX.
1
Start on West Abram Street
92 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
2
Continue on West Abram Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Abram Street
3
Turn left onto South Mesquite Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Mesquite Street
4
Turn straight onto North Center Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Center Street
5
Turn slight right
217 ft
·
10 sec
6
Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Interstate 30
7
Continue on East Copeland Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Copeland Road
8
Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 30 East
9
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike
11
Keep slight left to continue on PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike
12
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
11 mi
·
12 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 635 East
14
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15
Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
17
Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 75 North: McKinney
18
Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Central Expressway
19
Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
20
Keep slight right to continue on PGBT East: President George Bush Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
PGBT East: President George Bush Turnpike
21
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
22
Take the exit slight right toward TX 78: Wylie, Garland
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
TX 78: Wylie, Garland
23
Keep slight left to continue on TX 78 North: Crist Road, Wylie
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
TX 78 North: Crist Road, Wylie
24
Keep slight right to continue on TX 78 North: Wylie
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
TX 78 North: Wylie
25
Turn straight onto Lavon Drive
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lavon Drive
26
Continue on State Highway 78
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 78
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 22.6 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 28m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 45.3 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.6 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sachse, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Arlington, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arlington, TX
This is one driving day of about 45.3 miles and 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Arlington, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.6 mi from Arlington, TX · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 45.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sachse, TX
The final approach into Sachse, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Sachse, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.92 one way
$13.84 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $7.58 | $15.17 |
| premium | $4.59 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.06 | $20.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Sachse, TX
Afternoon in Sachse on Sunday
Local time
2:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m 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 Sachse, TX covers 45.3 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Abram Street, South Mesquite Street, North Center Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.6 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 $6.92 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.
The drive from Arlington, TX to Sachse, TX is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arlington, TX to Sachse, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Arlington, TX to Sachse, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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