Origin
Arlington, TX
Late night in Arlington on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, TX to Hackberry, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Hackberry, TX
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Trip Overview
Arlington, TX to Hackberry, TX is 40.2 miles and takes about 57 minutes via President George Bush Turnpike, Sam Rayburn Tollway, and FM 423, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short trip entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas. You'll primarily be on toll roads for a good portion of the drive, so be prepared for that. With only 40.2 miles, this route is ideal for a quick hop or as part of a larger Texas adventure, offering a straightforward path between two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President George Bush Turnpike | 16.8 mi | 18m |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| FM 423 | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 423 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| King Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South Mesquite Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| TX 121 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
President George Bush Turnpike
— 16.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Hackberry, 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
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Center Street
5
Turn slight right
218 ft
·
9 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Interstate 30
7
Continue on East Copeland Road
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Copeland Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 30 East
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Merge onto I 30
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 32A
Toward PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto PGBT
17 mi
·
18 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 35E: Dallas, Denton
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.7 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 35E North: Denton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Toward SRT Toll South, SRT Toll North: Sam Rayburn Tollway
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward SRT Toll North: Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto TX 121
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 121
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on SRT
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward FM 423
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight onto TX 121
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
State Highway 121
21
Turn left onto FM 423
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
FM 423
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Continue on FM 423
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 423
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto King Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
King Road
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto Price Circle
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Price Circle
25
Arrive at destination
Price Circle
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 25.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike
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 32A
Toward PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bus...
7
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpi...
7
23.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward I 35E: Dallas, Denton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 35E: Dallas, Denton
7
23.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E North: Denton
7
25.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SRT Toll North: Sam Rayburn Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SRT Toll North: Sam Rayburn Tollway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.07 one way
$12.15 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.65 | $13.30 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.65
President George Bush Turnpike
(16.8 mi)
$1.35
Sam Rayburn Tollway
(3.8 mi)
$0.30
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Hackberry, TX
Late night in Hackberry on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
57m 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?
This drive is mostly highway, with 61% of the total 40.2 miles on major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 16.8 miles on President George Bush Turnpike. Expect a good amount of merging and exiting as you navigate these tollways. The latter part of your drive will transition to FM 423, offering a change from the higher-speed highway environment.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 mi on President George Bush Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on President George Bush Turnpike and Sam Rayburn Tollway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in.
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 17 decision points packed into just 40.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
603 ft
444 ft
Total Climb
231 ft
Total Descent
284 ft
Highest Point
603 ft
Elevation Range
159 ft
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 Hackberry, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt North, Pgbt North: President George Bush Turnpike, Denton, Srt Toll South, Srt Toll North: Sam Rayburn Tollway and Fm 423.
Pgbt North
5.5 mi in
|
~10m
Pgbt North: President George Bush Turnpike
5.8 mi in
|
~10m
Denton
23.4 mi in
|
~30m
Srt Toll South
25.4 mi in
|
~32m
Srt Toll North: Sam Rayburn Tollway
25.4 mi in
|
~32m
Fm 423
31.4 mi in
|
~40m
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 57m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.8 miles on President George Bush Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.65 in tolls one way, starting with President George Bush Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Hackberry, 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 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 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 Hackberry, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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