Origin
Pelican Bay, TX
Late night in Pelican Bay on Saturday
Local time
1:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Pelican Bay, 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
58m
Distance
36.4 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pelican Bay, TX
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pelican Bay, TX to Arlington, TX covers 36.4 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jacksboro Highway, Tom Landry Freeway, FM 730 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.2 miles on Jacksboro Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
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 58m. Total distance: 36.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Pelican Bay, TX to Arlington, TX covers 36.4 miles and takes about 58m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jacksboro Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.2 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 21.4 miles in near US 287 Bus.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 36.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.4 miles (US 287 Bus): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
21.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 287 Bus
Take the ramp onto US 287 Bus toward I 35W North, I 30 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35W North, I 30 East
6
22.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 30 East: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 30 East: Dallas
8
34 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
34.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
West Randol Mill Road
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
35.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
North Center Street
Turn right onto North Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksboro Highway | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| FM 730 | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Lake Worth Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| Sandy Beach Road | 1.4 mi | 5m |
| US 287 Bus | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Henderson Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Center Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Jacksboro Highway
— 13.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelican Bay, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on Sheila Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheila Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto Long Circle
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Long Circle
3
Turn right onto Long Boulevard
384 ft
·
22 sec
·
Long Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Sandy Beach Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Sandy Beach Road
5
Turn left onto FM 730
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
FM 730
6
Turn left onto Northwest Parkway
442 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northwest Parkway
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward TX 199 East
8
Merge onto TX 199
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Jacksboro Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on TX 199
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on TX 199
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
11
Continue on TX 199
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
12
Continue on TX 199
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Jacksboro Highway
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on TX 199
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Henderson Street
14
Enter roundabout onto TX 199
113 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Henderson Street
15
Continue on TX 199
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Henderson Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto West 5th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Street
17
Take the ramp onto US 287 Bus
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 287 Bus
Toward I 35W North, I 30 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 30 East: Dallas
Use the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto I 30
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 27A
Toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn right onto North Cooper Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cooper Street
22
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Randol Mill Road
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto North Center Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Center Street
Use the right lane.
24
Turn right onto West Abram Street
297 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
25
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.2 mi from Pelican Bay, TX · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Pelican Bay, 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
$5.50 one way
$11.00 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.01
Northwest Parkway
(0.1 mi)
$0.01
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
1:05 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
26 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
58m 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 Pelican Bay, TX to Arlington, TX covers 36.4 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jacksboro Highway, Tom Landry Freeway, FM 730. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.2 miles from Pelican Bay, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.50 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 17 decision points packed into just 36.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.4 miles (US 287 Bus): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Pelican Bay, 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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