Origin
Rockwall, TX
Afternoon in Rockwall on Thursday
Local time
1:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockwall, TX to Arlington, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
57m
Distance
44 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockwall, TX
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Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
Spanning 44.9 miles across the Great Plains of Texas, this drive from Rockwall to Arlington typically takes about 54 minutes to complete. Because the duration is so brief, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly transit between these two points. Navigating this route involves a series of local streets rather than a high-speed highway slog, giving you a chance to see the landscape at a more measured pace. Overall, this journey is best viewed as a practical connection rather than a scenic tour, ideal for those who prefer local roads over interstate traffic.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 44 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish. With a highway share of 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed interstate merging, but rather the constant adjustments required by city driving. You will navigate via North Goliad Street, West Kaufman Street, and North Alamo Road, which creates a rhythmic, stop-and-go experience. Because there are no long highway stretches—the longest segment is 0 miles on North Goliad Street—your focus will remain on local maneuvers. This is not a route for cruise control; it is a hands-on drive that rewards careful navigation through the local street grid.
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.
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 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 TX 205 / North Goliad Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 44 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 (TX 205 / North Goliad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Kaufman Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (TX 205 / North Alamo Road): Navigation decision point.
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
|
~0m in
|
TX 205 / North Goliad Street
Turn left onto TX 205 / North Goliad Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Kaufman Street
Turn left onto West Kaufman Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 205 / North Alamo Road
Turn left onto TX 205 / North Alamo Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
Merge onto I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
41.3 mi into trip
|
~51m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Congressman Ralph Hall Highway | 21.1 mi | 25m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 16.9 mi | 19m |
| North Center Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Ridge Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Wet N Wild Way | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Goliad Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Interstate 30 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Alamo Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
— 21.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockwall, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on this road
169 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto TX 205
222 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Goliad Street
3
Turn left onto West Kaufman Street
261 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Kaufman Street
4
Turn left onto TX 205
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Alamo Road
5
Continue on TX 205
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Goliad Street
6
Turn slight right
459 ft
·
16 sec
7
Turn straight onto FM 740
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Ridge Road
8
Turn right onto East Interstate 30
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Interstate 30
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 30 West
10
Merge onto I 30; US 67
21 mi
·
25 min
·
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 30
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 28B
Toward FM 157: Collins Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Wet N Wild Way
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto North Center Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Center Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto West Abram Street
297 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
16
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22 mi from Rockwall, TX · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Rockwall, 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
$6.65 one way
$13.30 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.28 | $14.55 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.86 | $15.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.71 | $19.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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 Thursday
Local time
1:32 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
18 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
57m 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 Rockwall, TX to Arlington, TX covers 44 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Congressman Ralph Hall Highway, Tom Landry Freeway, North Center Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22 miles from Rockwall, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.65 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 44 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 (TX 205 / North Goliad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Kaufman Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (TX 205 / North Alamo Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Rockwall, TX to Arlington, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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