Origin
Lantana, TX
Evening in Lantana on Thursday
Local time
5:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lantana, TX to Arlington, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
51m
Distance
31.1 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lantana, TX
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Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
This 31.1-mile drive from Lantana, TX to Arlington, TX is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 51 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. You'll be navigating primarily via Long Prairie Road and TX 121, with a portion on FM 157, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this route is very budget-friendly for a short hop. Both Lantana and Arlington are situated within the Great Plains region, so you won't experience significant regional landscape changes. This drive is ideal for a quick commute or a short day trip without the need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 31.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 45% of your journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.4 miles along Long Prairie Road. As you transition between Long Prairie Road, TX 121, and FM 157, the character of the drive will shift, offering a blend of faster-paced highway segments and potentially more local road conditions. It's not a monotonous interstate grind, but rather a route that keeps you engaged with varying road types.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Prairie Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 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 13 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 11 decision points packed into just 31.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.7 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
13 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward TX 121 South, TX 114: Fort Worth, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 121 South, TX 114: Fort Worth, Dallas...
8
13.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TX 121 South, TX 114 West: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward TX 121 South, TX 114 West: Fort Worth
8
16.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
TX 121
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121 toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Gr...
6
20.7 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
28.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
East Lamar Boulevard
Turn right onto East Lamar Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lantana, TX and Arlington, TX, road signs point toward Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas and Grand Praire.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
13 mi in
|
~22m
Dallas
13 mi in
|
~22m
Grand Praire
16.7 mi in
|
~27m
|
via TX 121
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Prairie Road | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| TX 121 | 7 mi | 7m |
| FM 157 | 4 mi | 6m |
| North Collins Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Justin Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Grapevine Mills Parkway | 2 mi | 2m |
| North Center Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Lantana Trail | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Long Prairie Road
— 7.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lantana, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on Golf Club Drive
47 ft
·
7 sec
·
Golf Club Drive
2
Turn left onto Lantana Trail
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Lantana Trail
3
At end of road, turn left onto FM 407
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Justin Road
4
Turn right onto FM 2499
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Long Prairie Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on FM 2499
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Grapevine Mills Parkway
6
Continue on FM 2499
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grapevine Mills Parkway
Toward TX 121 South
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward TX 121 South, TX 114: Fort Worth, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward TX 121 South, TX 114 West: Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Merge onto TX 121
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
TX 121
10
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
TX 121
Toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
Use the left / right lanes.
11
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.
12
Continue on FM 157
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 157
13
Continue on FM 157
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North Collins Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto East Lamar Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Lamar Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Lincoln Drive
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Lincoln Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on North Center Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Center Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto West Abram Street
297 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
18
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.6 mi from Lantana, TX · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Lantana, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arlington, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Arlington, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.70 one way
$9.40 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.55 | $11.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
5:58 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
51m 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 Lantana, TX to Arlington, TX covers 31.1 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Prairie Road, TX 121, FM 157. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.6 miles from Lantana, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.70 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 11 decision points packed into just 31.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: at 13 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.7 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lantana, TX and Arlington, TX, road signs point toward Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas and Grand Praire.
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