Origin
Arlington, TX
Late night in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
4:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, TX to Waxahachie, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
35.6 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Waxahachie, TX
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 35.6-mile drive from Arlington, TX to Waxahachie, TX is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 46 minutes. You'll primarily be on major roadways like West US Highway 287 and Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway, with a significant portion on the Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway. The fuel cost is estimated at a low $5, making it an economical choice for a short excursion. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape. This route offers a practical and efficient journey, perfect for a quick trip without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West US Highway 287 | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway | 6.4 mi | 6m |
| Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| West Abram Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Rosa Parks Memorial Highway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| West US 287 Business | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West US Highway 287 Business | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West US Highway 287
— 12.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Waxahachie, TX.
1
Start on West Abram Street
93 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
2
Continue on West Abram Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Abram Street
3
Turn slight right
408 ft
·
17 sec
4
Keep slight right at fork
227 ft
·
9 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto South Watson Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Watson Road
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward TX 360 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Merge onto TX 360 South
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on 360 Toll
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Rosa Parks Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on 360 Toll
6.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on TX 360
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Highway 360
11
Merge onto West US Highway 287
448 ft
·
5 sec
·
West US Highway 287
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Take the exit
252 ft
·
6 sec
Toward US 287 South
13
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
this road
Toward US 287 South
14
Merge onto US 287
13 mi
·
14 min
·
West US Highway 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 287 Business
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 287 Bus
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West US Highway 287 Business
17
Continue on US 287 Bus
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West US 287 Business
18
Continue on US 287 Bus
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
19
Turn left onto US 77
128 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Elm Street
20
Turn right
97 ft
·
7 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 31 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward TX 360 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward TX 360 South
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
TX 360 South / Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway
Merge onto TX 360 South / Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
17.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
West US Highway 287
Merge onto West US Highway 287
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
31 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward US 287 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 287 Business
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.38 one way
$10.76 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.36 | $12.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Waxahachie, TX
Late night in Waxahachie on Sunday
Local time
4:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Mansfield, TX
18 mi in
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
19 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
46m 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 highway-focused drive for this 46-minute trip. With 61% of the route utilizing highways, you'll experience mostly faster speeds and fewer interruptions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.9 miles on West US Highway 287. While the profile suggests a dominant highway experience, be prepared for potential variations as you navigate between these main roads. This drive is characterized by its efficiency rather than winding scenic detours.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on West US Highway 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West US Highway 287 and Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 35.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (TX 360 South / Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Waxahachie, TX
Full guide →Founded 1850
Waxahachie is a city in Blackland Prairie region of Texas.
Top landmarks
- • Joshua Chapel A.M.E. Church — historic place in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas
- • Saint Paul's Episcopal Church — building in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas
- • Chautauqua Auditorium — historic place in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas
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 46m. Total distance: 35.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m 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 12.9 miles on West US Highway 287. 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 Waxahachie, 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 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (TX 360 South / Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Waxahachie, 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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