Origin
Grapevine, TX
Late night in Grapevine on Saturday
Local time
3:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grapevine, TX to Arlington, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grapevine, TX
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Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
Grapevine, TX to Arlington, TX is 14.9 miles and takes about 25 minutes via FM 157 and TX 121, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the familiar Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward journey with a mixed driving profile. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Plan for a quick transition between two well-connected North Texas cities without needing extensive preparation.
About the Cities
Starting in Grapevine, TX
Full guide →Grapevine is in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in the state of Texas. It is known as the Christmas Capital of Texas.
Arriving 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 25m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive features a 55% highway share, meaning you'll encounter both faster-paced roads and more local thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is about 4 miles on FM 157, offering a brief period of consistent cruising. As you progress, expect the road to transition, likely moving from more rural or suburban access roads onto the main arteries connecting Grapevine and Arlington. This mixed profile means you’ll experience varied traffic patterns and speeds throughout the 25-minute journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
FM 157 is the longest continuous segment at about 4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.9 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (TX 121): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (FM 157): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
TX 121
Merge onto TX 121
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
FM 157
Take the exit onto FM 157 toward FM 157 South: Cheek-Sparger Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FM 157 South: Cheek-Sparger Road
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
East Lamar Boulevard
Turn right onto East Lamar Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Lincoln Drive
Turn left onto Lincoln Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FM 157 | 4 mi | 6m |
| TX 121 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| North Collins Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| North Center Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Highway 157 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Lamar Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
FM 157
— 4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grapevine, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on East Hudgins Street
98 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Hudgins Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn slight right
186 ft
·
8 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Turn straight onto TX 26
262 ft
·
4 sec
·
West State Highway 114
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward TX 121 South
6
Merge onto TX 121
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
TX 121
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto FM 157
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
FM 157
Toward FM 157 South: Cheek-Sparger Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on FM 157
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 157
9
Continue on FM 157
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North Collins Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn right onto East Lamar Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Lamar Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto Lincoln Drive
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Lincoln Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on North Center Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Center Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto West Abram Street
297 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
14
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.50 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.46 | $4.93 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
3:27 AM
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
19 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
25m 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 Grapevine, TX to Arlington, TX covers 14.9 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FM 157, TX 121, North Collins Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 miles from Grapevine, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.25 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 14.9 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (TX 121): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (FM 157): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Grapevine, TX to Arlington, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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