Origin
Arlington, TX
Late night in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
2:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, TX to Mansfield, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
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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Mansfield, TX
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Trip Overview
Arlington to Mansfield is 13.3 miles and takes about 24 minutes via South Cooper Street and Highway 157, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive that stays within Texas and the Great Plains region. Expect a route with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating through neighborhoods and commercial areas than a straightforward highway journey. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a quick trip without the need for overnight stays, offering a straightforward way to get from one point to another within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Cooper Street | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Highway 157 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| South Center Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Pioneer Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Abram Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Broad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Cooper Street
— 7.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Mansfield, TX.
1
Start on West Abram Street
93 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
2
Continue on West Abram Street
417 ft
·
21 sec
·
West Abram Street
3
Turn right onto South Center Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Center Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto Spur 303
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Pioneer Parkway
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto FM 157
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cooper Street
Use the left lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 157
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cooper Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on FM 157
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Cooper Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on FM 157
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 157
9
Continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
10
Turn left onto East Broad Street
157 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Broad Street
11
Arrive at destination
East Broad Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Abram Street
Continue onto West Abram Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Center Street
Turn right onto South Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Spur 303 / West Pioneer Parkway
Turn right onto Spur 303 / West Pioneer Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
FM 157 / South Cooper Street
Turn left onto FM 157 / South Cooper Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
FM 157 / South Cooper Street
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 157 / South Cooper Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.01 one way
$4.02 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Mansfield, TX
Late night in Mansfield on Sunday
Local time
2:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
18 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
24m 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 has a turn-heavy local feel, with only 22% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 7.1 miles along South Cooper Street, offering a brief period of uninterrupted travel. As you transition between South Cooper Street, Highway 157, and South Center Street, be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction and speed limits. This route demands your attention due to its numerous intersections and changes in road type, making it more engaging than a simple interstate cruise.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on South Cooper Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Abram Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 13.3 miles you will encounter 5 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: near the start (West Abram Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (Spur 303 / West Pioneer Parkway): 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 Mansfield, TX
Full guide →Mansfield (Texas) is a fast growing city south of Arlington, between Dallas and Fort Worth.
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 24m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on South Cooper Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (West Abram Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (Spur 303 / West Pioneer Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mansfield, 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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