Origin
Haltom City, TX
Afternoon in Haltom City on Wednesday
Local time
2:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haltom City, TX to Arlington, TX
Data updated 0 seconds ago
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
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
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6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haltom City, TX
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Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Haltom City and Arlington, you are looking at a brief 14.9-mile journey that typically takes about 25 minutes. This simple trip remains entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly commute. You will primarily navigate via the Tom Landry Freeway, I-820, and Baker Boulevard. Because the travel time is so short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about long-haul logistics.
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
7.5 miles from Haltom City, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between major thoroughfares and local connectors. Approximately 48% of your trip will be spent on highways, providing a steady pace for nearly half of the duration. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch while navigating 4.8 miles on the Tom Landry Freeway. The route balances these faster highway sections with shorter segments on roads like Baker Boulevard, creating a functional mix of high-speed travel and standard surface streets. It is a straightforward, utilitarian drive that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 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 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 1.6 miles in near TX 183 / Baker Boulevard.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 14.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (TX 183 / Baker Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.6 mi into trip
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~3m in
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TX 183 / Baker Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183 / Baker Boulevard toward TX 183 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward TX 183 East
7
6.5 mi into trip
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~11m 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
12.5 mi into trip
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~19m 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
13.5 mi into trip
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~21m in
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West Randol Mill Road
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
13.9 mi into trip
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~22m in
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North Center Street
Turn right onto North Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Landry Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| I 820 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Baker Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Belknap Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Center Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Cooper Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Randol Mill Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Markum Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tom Landry Freeway
— 4.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haltom City, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on Jane Lane
208 ft
·
12 sec
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Jane Lane
2
Turn left onto Markum Drive
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
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Markum Drive
3
Turn left onto US 377; TX 183
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Belknap Street
4
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Baker Boulevard
Toward TX 183 East
5
Continue on TX 183
191 ft
·
3 sec
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West Hurst Boulevard
6
Turn right onto Northeast Loop 820 Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Northeast Loop 820 Frontage Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
8
Merge onto I 820
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 820
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Exit 28A
Toward I 30 East: Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 30
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 27A
Toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto North Cooper Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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North Cooper Street
13
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Randol Mill Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto North Center Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Center Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto West Abram Street
297 ft
·
8 sec
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West Abram Street
16
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Trip Plan
Since this 14.9-mile route is quite short, you do not need to worry about planning for rest stops or meal breaks. You can easily complete the entire drive in one go, allowing you to focus your energy on your destination in Arlington. To ensure the smoothest experience, check local traffic reports before you leave, as the highway portions can be sensitive to congestion. Because your fuel costs are minimal at roughly $2, you can easily top off your tank before you head out without impacting your trip budget. Use the flexibility of this short travel time to your advantage by choosing a departure window that avoids peak local traffic hours.
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 7.5 miles from Haltom City, TX, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.8 miles.
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 14.9 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.5 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Haltom City, 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 Haltom City, TX
This is one driving day of about 14.9 miles and 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Haltom City, 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.
The longest stretch is on Tom Landry Freeway for about 4.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.5 mi from Haltom City, TX · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 14.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.5 miles from Haltom City, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arlington, TX
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.
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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
Afternoon in Arlington on Wednesday
Local time
2:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 15 mph
6% chance
Live forecast
High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued April 14 at 1:21AM MDT until April 14 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 12:13AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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
4 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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Haltom City, 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 Tom Landry Freeway, I 820, Baker Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Haltom City, 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 is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 14.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (TX 183 / Baker Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Haltom City, TX to Arlington, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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