Origin
Savannah, TX
Night in Savannah on Thursday
Local time
10:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Savannah, TX to Arlington, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
45.1 mi
73 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 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Savannah, TX
Hector Portillo
Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Savannah, TX to Arlington, TX covers 45.1 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on President George Bush Turnpike, Farm-to-Market Road 423, Sam Rayburn Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.3 miles on President George Bush Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 45.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Savannah, TX to Arlington, TX covers 45.1 miles and takes about 1h 3m, 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 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
President George Bush Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 17.3 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 1.8 miles in near West University Drive.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.1 miles you will encounter 21 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: at 1.8 miles (West University Drive): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (FM 423 / Farm-to-Market Road 423): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
West University Drive
Take the exit onto West University Drive toward FM 423: Gee Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FM 423: Gee Road
6
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
FM 423 / Farm-to-Market Road 423
Turn right onto FM 423 / Farm-to-Market Road 423
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
20.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E, PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E, PGBT Toll South: President George...
7
20.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PGBT Toll South: President George Bush T...
7
42.4 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Savannah, TX and Arlington, TX, road signs point toward Srt South and Pgbt Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike.
Srt South
13.2 mi in
|
~23m
Pgbt Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike
20.6 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President George Bush Turnpike | 17.3 mi | 18m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 423 | 10.7 mi | 18m |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| North Center Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| TX 121 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| West University Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Wet N Wild Way | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
President George Bush Turnpike
— 17.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on this road
124 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Long Leaf Drive
132 ft
·
5 sec
·
Long Leaf Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto Magnolia Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Magnolia Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Dogwood Trail
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Dogwood Trail
5
Continue on Dogwood Trail
305 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dogwood Trail
6
Turn left onto US 380
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US Highway 380 East
7
Continue on US 380
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West University Drive
8
Take the exit onto West University Drive
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West University Drive
Toward FM 423: Gee Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto FM 423
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 423
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto TX 121
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
State Highway 121
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward SRT South
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto SRT
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on TX 121
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 121
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward TX 121: Lake Vista Drive
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on TX 121
360 ft
·
7 sec
·
East State Highway 121
16
Turn left onto South Stemmons Freeway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Take the ramp
1.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35E South
Use the slight left lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 35E, PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
Toward PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto PGBT
17 mi
·
18 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 30 West: Fort Worth
Use the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto I 30
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 28B
Toward FM 157: Collins Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Wet N Wild Way
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto North Center Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Center Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
26
Turn right onto West Abram Street
297 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
27
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.6 mi from Savannah, TX · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 22.6 miles from Savannah, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.81 one way
$13.63 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| premium | $4.54 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.69
President George Bush Turnpike
(17.3 mi)
$1.39
Sam Rayburn Tollway
(3.7 mi)
$0.30
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Night in Arlington on Thursday
Local time
10:07 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
25 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
1h 3m 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 Savannah, TX to Arlington, TX covers 45.1 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are President George Bush Turnpike, Farm-to-Market Road 423, Sam Rayburn Tollway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.6 miles from Savannah, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.81 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 45.1 miles you will encounter 21 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: at 1.8 miles (West University Drive): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (FM 423 / Farm-to-Market Road 423): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Savannah, TX and Arlington, TX, road signs point toward Srt South and Pgbt Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike.
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