Origin
Blue Mound, TX
Evening in Blue Mound on Thursday
Local time
7:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Mound, TX to Arlington, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blue Mound, TX
Brett Sayles
Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Blue Mound to Arlington, you are looking at a straightforward 22.1-mile drive that typically takes about 31 minutes. This short journey keeps you entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is a highly economical route for those needing to commute or visit the area. Because the distance is so manageable, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it suits your plans. Whether you are traveling for business or local errands, the simplicity of this trip makes it a stress-free experience.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive, as 65% of your travel time will be spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a combination of I-820, I-820 TEXpress, and the Tom Landry Freeway to complete the transit between these two cities. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 4.8 miles on the Tom Landry Freeway, which offers a consistent pace for the majority of your time behind the wheel. While the route lacks the complexity of winding backroads, the reliance on interstate infrastructure ensures a direct path. You will find that the character of the drive is functional and efficient, prioritizing speed and connectivity over scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tom Landry Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tom Landry Freeway and I 820 TEXpress. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near I 820 TEXpress.
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 16 decision points packed into just 22.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (I 820 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (I 820): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 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.
7
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 820 TEXpress
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas E...
7
10.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 820
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 toward I 820 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 820 South
7
13.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 30 East: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28A
Toward I 30 East: Dallas
8
19.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
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 27A
Toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
6
20.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
West Randol Mill Road
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Landry Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| I 820 TEXpress | 4.7 mi | 4m |
| I 820 | 3 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Loop | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| North Center Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Jim Wright Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Blue Mound Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Airport Freeway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tom Landry Freeway
— 4.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Mound, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on Waggoman Road
125 ft
·
8 sec
·
Waggoman Road
2
Turn right onto Gill Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Gill Street
3
Turn left onto FM 156
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Blue Mound Road
4
Turn left onto Northeast Loop 820
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Northeast Loop 820
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 820 East
6
Merge onto I 820
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 820
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northeast Loop
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress
4.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 820
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 820; TX 121; TX 183
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 820
Toward I 820 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Exit 28A
Toward I 30 East: Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 30
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 27A
Toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto North Cooper Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cooper Street
17
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Randol Mill Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto North Center Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Center Street
Use the right lane.
19
Turn right onto West Abram Street
297 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
20
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.34 one way
$6.68 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
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.
Destination
Arlington, TX
Evening in Arlington on Thursday
Local time
7:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
17 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
31m 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 Blue Mound, TX to Arlington, TX covers 22.1 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tom Landry Freeway, I 820 TEXpress, I 820. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.1 miles from Blue Mound, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.34 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 22.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (I 820 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (I 820): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Blue Mound, TX to Arlington, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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