Origin
Arlington, TX
Late night in Arlington on Friday
Local time
3:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, TX to Savannah, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
45.1 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
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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Savannah, TX
Hector Portillo
Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington, TX to Savannah, TX covers 45.1 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on President George Bush Turnpike, Farm-to-Market Road 423, Sam Rayburn Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.8 miles on President George Bush Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 45.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Arlington, TX to Savannah, TX covers 45.1 miles and takes about 1h 5m, 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 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
President George Bush Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 16.8 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 5.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.1 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 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...
7
23.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward I 35E: Dallas, Denton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 35E: Dallas, Denton
7
23.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E North: Denton
7
25.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SRT Toll North: Sam Rayburn Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SRT Toll North: 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 Savannah, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt North, Pgbt North: President George Bush Turnpike, Denton, Srt Toll South, Srt Toll North: Sam Rayburn Tollway and Fm 423.
Pgbt North
5.5 mi in
|
~10m
Pgbt North: President George Bush Turnpike
5.8 mi in
|
~10m
Denton
23.4 mi in
|
~30m
Srt Toll South
25.4 mi in
|
~32m
Srt Toll North: Sam Rayburn Tollway
25.4 mi in
|
~32m
Fm 423
31.4 mi in
|
~40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President George Bush Turnpike | 16.8 mi | 18m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 423 | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| FM 423 | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South Mesquite Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| TX 121 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US Highway 380 East | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
President George Bush Turnpike
— 16.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Savannah, 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
17 mi
·
18 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 35E: Dallas, Denton
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.7 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 35E North: Denton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Toward SRT Toll South, SRT Toll North: Sam Rayburn Tollway
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward SRT Toll North: Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto TX 121
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 121
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on SRT
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward FM 423
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight onto TX 121
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
State Highway 121
21
Turn left onto FM 423
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
FM 423
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Continue on FM 423
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 423
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto West University Drive
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
West University Drive
Toward US 380 West
Use the left lane.
24
Merge onto US 380
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West University Drive
25
Continue on US 380
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 380 East
26
Turn sharp right onto Dogwood Trail
407 ft
·
12 sec
·
Dogwood Trail
Use the right lane.
27
Continue on Dogwood Trail
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Dogwood Trail
28
At end of road, turn left onto Magnolia Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Magnolia Boulevard
29
Turn slight right
71 ft
·
4 sec
30
Turn right onto Long Leaf Drive
86 ft
·
6 sec
·
Long Leaf Drive
31
Turn right
124 ft
·
9 sec
32
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.5 mi from Arlington, TX · 29m 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Savannah, TX
The final approach into Savannah, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.81 one way
$13.63 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| premium | $4.54 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.65
President George Bush Turnpike
(16.8 mi)
$1.35
Sam Rayburn Tollway
(3.8 mi)
$0.30
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
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.89 |
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
Savannah, TX
Late night in Savannah on Friday
Local time
3:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Lewisville, TX
23 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
25 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
1h 5m 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 Savannah, TX covers 45.1 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are President George Bush Turnpike, Farm-to-Market Road 423, Sam Rayburn Tollway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.5 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 $6.81 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.1 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Arlington, TX and Savannah, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt North, Pgbt North: President George Bush Turnpike, Denton, Srt Toll South, Srt Toll North: Sam Rayburn Tollway and Fm 423.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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