Origin
Arlington, TX
Late night in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
1:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, TX to Double Oak, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
28.8 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Double Oak, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
This straightforward 28.8-mile drive from Arlington, TX to Double Oak, TX is easily manageable as a 48-minute day trip, so no overnight stay is necessary. You'll navigate primarily via TX 121 and South Industrial Boulevard, with a portion of the journey on Long Prairie Road. With a projected fuel cost of around $4, this is a budget-friendly excursion. The route is characterized by a mixed drive profile, offering a blend of different road types. As both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region of Texas, you can expect a consistent landscape throughout your journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 121 | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| South Industrial Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Long Prairie Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| North Collins Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Flower Mound Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Grapevine Mills Parkway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| South Mesquite Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Bruton Orand Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
TX 121
— 7.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Double Oak, TX.
1
Start on West Abram Street
93 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
2
Continue on West Abram Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Abram Street
3
Turn left onto South Mesquite Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Mesquite Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn straight onto North Center Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Center Street
5
Continue on Lincoln Drive
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lincoln Drive
6
Turn right onto East Lamar Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Lamar Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto FM 157
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North Collins Street
8
Continue on FM 157
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 157
9
Continue on FM 157
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the ramp onto FM 157
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
FM 157
Toward TX 121 North
11
Merge onto TX 121
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
TX 121
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 121
Toward TX 121 North, I 635 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward FM 2499 North: Stars and Stripes Way, Grapevine Mills Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward FM 2499 North: Stars and Stripes Way, Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine Mills Mall
15
Keep slight left at fork onto FM 2499
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grapevine Mills Parkway
Toward Flower Mound
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on FM 2499
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Long Prairie Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Flower Mound Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Flower Mound Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Bruton Orand Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bruton Orand Boulevard
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto FM 1171
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Timbers Road
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Lusk Lane
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Lusk Lane
Use the right lane.
21
At end of road, turn left onto Kings Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Kings Road
22
Turn right onto Simmons Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Simmons Road
23
Turn right onto Rancho Vista Drive
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Rancho Vista Drive
24
Arrive at destination
Rancho Vista Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 18.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
East Lamar Boulevard
Turn right onto East Lamar Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
15.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
TX 121
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121 toward TX 121 North, I 635 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 121 North, I 635 East
7
17.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward FM 2499 North: Stars and Stripes Way, Grapevine Mills Parkway
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.
Toward FM 2499 North: Stars and Stripes Way, Gr...
6
18.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FM 2499 North: Stars and Stripes Way, Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine Mills Mall
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward FM 2499 North: Stars and Stripes Way, Gr...
7
18.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
FM 2499 / Grapevine Mills Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto FM 2499 / Grapevine Mills Parkway toward Flower Mound
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Flower Mound
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.35 one way
$8.70 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Double Oak, TX
Late night in Double Oak on Sunday
Local time
1:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
4 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
48m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 36% of your time spent on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.8 miles on TX 121, providing a good opportunity for steady progress. As you transition between TX 121, South Industrial Boulevard, and Long Prairie Road, the road conditions and speed will likely vary. This isn't a monotonous interstate grind; rather, it's a journey that requires some attention as you navigate through different types of roadways.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on TX 121.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 2.2 miles in near East Lamar Boulevard.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 16 decision points packed into just 28.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (East Lamar Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Arlington, TX and Double Oak, TX, road signs point toward Grapevine Mills Mall and Flower Mound.
Grapevine Mills Mall
18.5 mi in
|
~29m
Flower Mound
18.8 mi in
|
~29m
|
via FM 2499
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
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 48m. Total distance: 28.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on TX 121. 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 Double Oak, 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 2.2 miles (East Lamar Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Double Oak, 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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