Origin
Waxahachie, TX
Late night in Waxahachie on Saturday
Local time
2:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waxahachie, 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
46m
Distance
35.7 mi
58 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 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waxahachie, TX
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Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 35.7-mile drive from Waxahachie, TX to Arlington, TX is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking around 46 minutes. You'll primarily be on major highways, with about 61% of the journey utilizing routes like US 287 and the Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway/Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway. Given the short distance, there's no need to split this into an overnight stay. Expect a fuel cost of approximately $5 for this journey. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, so you won't be crossing major geographical divides on this particular excursion.
About the Cities
Starting in Waxahachie, TX
Full guide →Waxahachie is a city in Blackland Prairie region of Texas.
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 46m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This highway-focused drive offers a relatively quick transit between two Texas cities. With 61% of the route on highways, you'll experience mostly higher-speed travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.1 miles on US 287, providing a solid segment of consistent driving. While largely a functional route for getting from point A to point B, the transition between US 287 and the freeway system in Arlington will be the main change in road character you'll notice.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 287 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 287 and Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near US 287.
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 10 decision points packed into just 35.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (US 287): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18 miles (TX 360 / South State Highway 360): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 287
Merge onto US 287
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
17.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward TX 360 North: Arlington, Grand Prairie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 360 North: Arlington, Grand Prairie
5
18 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
TX 360 / South State Highway 360
Turn right onto TX 360 / South State Highway 360
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
32.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward Abram Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Abram Street
7
33 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Waxahachie, TX to Arlington, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Grand Prairie along the way.
Grand Prairie
17.7 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 287 | 13.1 mi | 15m |
| Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway | 6.2 mi | 6m |
| Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| East Abram Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Rosa Parks Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| West US 287 Business | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West US Highway 287 Business | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 287
— 13.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waxahachie, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on this road
159 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Rogers Street
132 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Rogers Street
3
Turn right onto US 287 Bus
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
4
Turn straight onto US 287 Bus
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West US 287 Business
5
Continue on US 287 Bus
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West US Highway 287 Business
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 287 Business North
7
Merge onto US 287
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward TX 360 North: Arlington, Grand Prairie
9
Turn right onto TX 360
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
South State Highway 360
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward TX 360 Toll North
11
Continue on 360 Toll
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on 360 Toll
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rosa Parks Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on TX 360
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Abram Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto South Watson Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Watson Road
16
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Turn straight onto East Abram Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Abram Street
Use the right lane.
18
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from Waxahachie, TX · 23m 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 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Waxahachie, 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
$5.39 one way
$10.79 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.90 | $11.81 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Late night in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
2:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Mansfield, TX
18 mi in
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
19 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
46m 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 Waxahachie, TX to Arlington, TX covers 35.7 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 287, Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway, Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.9 miles from Waxahachie, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.39 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 10 decision points packed into just 35.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (US 287): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18 miles (TX 360 / South State Highway 360): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Waxahachie, TX to Arlington, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Grand Prairie along the way.
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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