Origin
Irving, TX
Afternoon in Irving on Sunday
Local time
2:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Irving, TX to Arlington, TX
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Traveling between Irving and Arlington is a quick 14.4-mile trip that typically takes about 24 minutes. Because of the short distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion within the Great Plains region of Texas. You can expect to spend approximately $2 on fuel, making it a highly economical drive. Since the entire journey stays within the same regional landscape, you won't need to worry about overnight splits or complex travel logistics. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a local visit, this straightforward trip offers a hassle-free experience that fits easily into any schedule.
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
7.2 miles from Irving, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 14.4-mile journey features a mixed-drive profile that transitions between high-speed transit and local navigation. You will spend about 51% of your time on the highway, with the Tom Landry Freeway serving as the primary artery for the commute. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 7.2 miles on the freeway, allowing you to settle in before transitioning to South MacArthur Boulevard and North Center Street. As you move off the main highway, the pace shifts from a swift interstate flow to the slower, more controlled environment of local surface roads. Expect a balance of open pavement and standard city driving as you navigate the corridor.
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.
Tom Landry Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.2 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Irving Boulevard.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 (West Irving Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Sowers Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (South MacArthur Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Irving Boulevard
Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Sowers Road
Turn left onto South Sowers Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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South MacArthur Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto South MacArthur Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
4.5 mi into trip
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~10m in
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I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway
Merge onto I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.7 mi into trip
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~18m in
Take the exit toward FM 157: Collins Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28B
Toward FM 157: Collins Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Landry Freeway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| South MacArthur Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| North Center Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Wet N Wild Way | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Schulze Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Irving Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Sowers Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Interstate 30 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tom Landry Freeway
— 7.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on North Ohio Street
58 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Ohio Street
2
Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Irving Boulevard
3
Turn left onto South Sowers Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Sowers Road
Use the none lane.
4
Continue on Schulze Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Schulze Drive
5
At end of road, turn left onto South MacArthur Boulevard
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
South MacArthur Boulevard
Use the none lane.
6
Turn right
126 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 30 West
7
Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
476 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Interstate 30
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 30 West
9
Merge onto I 30
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 28B
Toward FM 157: Collins Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Wet N Wild Way
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto North Center Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Center Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn right onto West Abram Street
297 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
14
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Trip Plan
Since the drive is only 24 minutes long, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to plan for any formal stops, allowing you to head directly to your destination without interruptions. Keep in mind that while the route is short, the transition from the Tom Landry Freeway to surface streets like North Center Street requires staying alert to changing speed limits. Budgeting $2 for fuel is more than enough for this 14.4-mile trip, so you can spend your time focusing on the road ahead rather than logistics. Take advantage of the minimal travel time by planning your arrival window around local traffic patterns rather than worrying about rest breaks.
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 7.2 miles from Irving, TX, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.2 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 14.4 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.2 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 Irving, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Irving, TX
This is one driving day of about 14.4 miles and 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Irving, 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 7.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.2 mi from Irving, 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 14.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.2 miles from Irving, 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
$2.20 one way
$4.40 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| premium | $4.59 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
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 Sunday
Local time
2:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
24m 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 Irving, TX to Arlington, TX covers 14.4 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tom Landry Freeway, South MacArthur Boulevard, North Center Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from Irving, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.20 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 14.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 (West Irving Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Sowers Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (South MacArthur Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Irving, TX to Arlington, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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