Origin
Westworth, TX
Late night in Westworth on Saturday
Local time
3:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westworth, 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
32m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Westworth, TX to Arlington, TX covers 20.5 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tom Landry Freeway, White Settlement Road, US 287 Bus for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on Tom Landry Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.10 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 32m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Westworth, TX to Arlington, TX covers 20.5 miles and takes about 32m, 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 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tom Landry Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near TX 199 / North Henderson Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 20.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.2 miles (TX 199 / North Henderson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.6 miles (US 287 Bus): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
TX 199 / North Henderson Street
Enter roundabout onto TX 199 / North Henderson Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
18.1 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
19.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
West Randol Mill Road
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Landry Freeway | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| White Settlement Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| US 287 Bus | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Westside Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Center Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Henderson Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Cooper Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 5th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Tom Landry Freeway
— 10.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westworth, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on Smallwood Drive
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Smallwood Drive
2
Turn right onto White Settlement Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
White Settlement Road
3
Continue on Westside Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Westside Drive
4
Enter roundabout onto Westside Drive
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Westside Drive
5
Continue on Westside Drive
497 ft
·
11 sec
·
Westside Drive
6
Enter roundabout onto TX 199
11 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Henderson Street
7
Continue on TX 199
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Henderson Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto West 5th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Street
9
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.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 30 East: Dallas
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 30
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 27A
Toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto North Cooper Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cooper Street
14
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Randol Mill Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto North Center Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Center Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto West Abram Street
297 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
17
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.20 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
3:34 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
12 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
32m 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 Westworth, TX to Arlington, TX covers 20.5 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tom Landry Freeway, White Settlement Road, US 287 Bus. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from Westworth, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.10 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 20.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.2 miles (TX 199 / North Henderson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.6 miles (US 287 Bus): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Westworth, 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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