Photo: Jeff Stapleton
Drive Time
31m
Distance
22.3 mi
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
The drive from Blue Mound, TX to Arlington, TX covers 22.3 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gill Street, South Blue Mound Road, Northeast Loop 820 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.32 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
11.2 miles from Blue Mound, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 22.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gill Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Blue Mound Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Loop 820 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 820 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jim Wright Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Loop | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 820 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airport Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Mound, TX and Arlington, TX.
Start on Waggoman Road
Turn right onto Gill Street
Turn left onto South Blue Mound Road
Turn left onto Northeast Loop 820
Take the ramp slight left toward I 820 East
Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
Continue on Northeast Loop
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Dallas
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
Turn right onto North Cooper Street
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
Turn right onto North Center Street
Turn right onto West Abram Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 22.3 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.2 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Blue Mound, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Blue Mound, TX
This is one driving day of about 22.3 miles and 31m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.2 mi from Blue Mound, TX · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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.
A short stop after about 22.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 11.2 miles from Blue Mound, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Arlington, 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 Arlington, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$3.32 one way
$6.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| premium | $4.59 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Blue Mound on Saturday
Local time
5:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
5:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
81°F
Bedford, TX
11 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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