Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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DeSoto, TX
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This short 22.9-mile drive from Arlington, TX to DeSoto, TX will take you approximately 33 minutes to complete. As both locations are within the Great Plains region of Texas, you won't experience significant landscape changes. The primary roads you'll navigate include West Abram Street and South Collins Street, with a brief stint on Interstate 20. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, this trip is very budget-friendly and perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The overall feel is a straightforward local drive with a few turns, making it an easy addition to any Texas itinerary.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| South Collins Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| South Hampton Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| West Abram Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Interstate 20 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Hampton Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and DeSoto, TX.
Start on West Abram Street
Continue on West Abram Street
Turn right
Turn slight right onto South Collins Street
Turn left onto East Interstate 20
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 20
Continue on I 20
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Turn right onto South Hampton Road
Continue on North Hampton Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 18.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto East Interstate 20
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 20 East
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Wheatland Road, Hampton Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$3.46 one way
$6.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 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 | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in DeSoto on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire journey, primarily using West Abram Street and South Collins Street before connecting to Interstate 20 briefly. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't a significant factor given the short distance. This drive is characterized by frequent navigation changes rather than long, monotonous stretches, so keep your attention on your turns and upcoming intersections. It’s a good example of navigating through a suburban Texas landscape.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
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 22.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (East Interstate 20): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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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