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Trip from Arlington, TX to Blue Mound, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

31m

Distance

22 mi

35 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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suburban city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Arlington, TX

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Downtown Blue Mound, TX, TX

Blue Mound, TX

Brett Sayles

Trip Overview

Arlington, TX to Blue Mound, TX is 22 miles and takes about 31 minutes via I 820, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Texas, traversing the Great Plains region. It's a quick hop, perfect for a brief excursion or as part of a larger journey. You'll primarily be on highway, making it a straightforward trip with minimal planning needed. Consider this a simple, efficient connection between two points in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 820 6.5 mi 7m
Tom Landry Freeway 4.9 mi 6m
I 820 TEXpress 4.2 mi 4m
South Cooper Street 1.7 mi 3m
Jim Wright Freeway 1 mi 1m
South Blue Mound Road 0.9 mi 1m
West Abram Street 0.4 mi 1m
Northeast Loop 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 820 — 6.5 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Blue Mound, TX.

1

Start on West Abram Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Abram Street
2

Turn right onto FM 157

1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street
Use the right lane.
3

Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard

0.3 mi · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4

Turn left

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 30 West Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 30

4.9 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 21B Toward I 820 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 820

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 820
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 820

2.3 mi · 2 min · I 820
Toward I 820 West Use the slight left lane.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 820 Express West Use the left lane.
10

Merge onto I 820 TEXpress

4.2 mi · 4 min · I 820 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 820

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
12

Continue on I 820

1.0 mi · 1 min · Jim Wright Freeway
13

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Exit 15 Toward FM 156: Blue Mound Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on this road

476 ft · 13 sec · this road
Exit 15 Toward FM 156: Blue Mound Road
15

Turn straight onto Northeast Loop 820

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Northeast Loop 820
16

Turn right onto FM 156

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Blue Mound Road
17

Turn right onto Gill Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Gill Street
18

Turn left onto Waggoman Road

125 ft · 5 sec · Waggoman Road
19

Arrive at destination

Waggoman Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 20.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | FM 157 / South Cooper Street

Turn right onto FM 157 / South Cooper Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
2.3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Turn left toward I 30 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 30 West
7
7.5 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward I 820 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 21B Toward I 820 North
7
12.5 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 820

Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 toward I 820 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 820 West
7
20.6 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward FM 156: Blue Mound Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 15 Toward FM 156: Blue Mound Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.32 one way

$6.65 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $3.64 $7.28
premium $4.54 $3.93 $7.86
diesel $5.61 $4.86 $9.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.6 0 $2.31 $1.06
Efficient EV 5.5 0 $1.92 $0.88
EV Truck/SUV 8.8 0 $3.08 $1.41

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Arlington, TX

Late night in Arlington on Tuesday

Local time

4:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 mph 64% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 12:34AM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 12:34AM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Blue Mound, TX

Late night in Blue Mound on Tuesday

Local time

4:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°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

27 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

31m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 75% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on I 820 and the Tom Landry Freeway, experiencing the typical flow of urban interstate travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.5 miles on I 820. Expect a consistent driving experience without significant changes in road type or speed as you make your way to Blue Mound. This route is designed for efficiency rather than scenic exploration.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on I 820.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 820 and Tom Landry Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near FM 157 / South Cooper Street.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 22 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (FM 157 / South Cooper Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Arlington, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1876

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.

Top landmarks

  • • Six Flags Over Texas — amusement park
  • • Mini Mine Train — Steel roller coaster
  • • Arlington Museum of Art — art museum in Texas, United States

Arriving in Blue Mound, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1957

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 31m. Total distance: 22 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on I 820. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Blue Mound, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (FM 157 / South Cooper Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blue Mound, TX before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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