Origin
Sachse, TX
Afternoon in Sachse on Sunday
Local time
3:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sachse, TX to Arlington, TX
Drive Time
49m
Distance
47.8 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
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6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sachse, TX
Thomas balabaud
Arlington, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Sachse, TX to Arlington, TX covers 47.8 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 78, Lavon Drive, PGBT Toll West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
23.9 miles from Sachse, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 47.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 78 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Sachse, TX to Arlington, TX is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sachse, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 78 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lavon Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PGBT Toll West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| President George Bush Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Central Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 635 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 635 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 78
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sachse, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on State Highway 78
233 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Highway 78
2
Continue on State Highway 78
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 78
3
Continue on Lavon Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lavon Drive
4
Take the ramp straight toward PGBT Toll West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
PGBT Toll West
5
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
6
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
7
Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South: Dallas
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 75 South: Dallas
8
Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Central Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 635
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 635
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West
0.9 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 635 West
11
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
12
Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 635 TEXpress West
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 635 TEXpress West
14
Merge slight left onto I 635 TEXpress
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
I 635 TEXpress
15
Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
16
Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike, Las Colinas Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike, Las Colinas Boulevard
17
Keep slight left to continue on PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike South
18
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
12 mi
·
12 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Fort Worth
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 30 West: Fort Worth
20
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
21
Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
FM 157: Collins Street
22
Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Wet N Wild Way
23
Turn left onto North Center Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Center Street
24
Turn right onto West Abram Street
295 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 23.9 miles from Sachse, TX, or about 24m into the drive.
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 47.8 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.9 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41m
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 Sachse, 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 Sachse, TX
This is one driving day of about 47.8 miles and 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sachse, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.9 mi from Sachse, TX · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 47.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Sachse, 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
$7.30 one way
$14.60 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
| premium | $4.59 | $8.64 | $17.28 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
3:29 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
16 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
49m 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 Sachse, TX to Arlington, TX covers 47.8 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 78, Lavon Drive, PGBT Toll West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.9 miles from Sachse, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.30 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.
The drive from Sachse, TX to Arlington, TX is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sachse, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sachse, TX to Arlington, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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