Blossom, TX to Arlington, TX is 134.6 miles and takes about 2h 31m via I 30, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a single-day trip primarily traversing the Great Plains region of Texas. You'll experience a mixed drive, meaning it's not all fast highway, but a good portion of it is. Given the relatively short duration and manageable distance, this route is perfect for a leisurely drive or a quick commute, allowing ample time for exploration upon arrival.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.3 miles from Blossom, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 30
72.6 mi
1h 19m
South Church Street
46.4 mi
50m
Southeast Loop 286
4.9 mi
5m
Lamar Road
3.2 mi
3m
US Highway 82 East
2.9 mi
3m
North Center Street
1.8 mi
4m
West Front Street
1 mi
1m
Wet N Wild Way
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 72.6 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blossom, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on Pyron Street
57 ft·4 sec·Pyron Street
2
Turn right onto Chittem Street
220 ft·12 sec·Chittem Street
3
Turn right onto US 82
1.0 mi·1 min·West Front Street
4
Continue on US 82
2.9 mi·3 min·US Highway 82 East
5
Continue on US 82
3.2 mi·3 min·Lamar Road
6
Continue on US 82
0.1 mi·16 sec·Lamar Avenue
7
Turn left onto Southeast Loop 286
0.2 mi·19 sec·Southeast Loop 286
8
Merge onto US 271; Loop 286
4.8 mi·5 min·Southeast Loop 286
9
Continue on Loop 286
0.1 mi·9 sec·Southwest Loop 286
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi·24 sec
Toward TX 19, TX 24: Cooper, Sulphur Springs
11
Turn left onto TX 19; TX 24
46 mi·50 min·South Church Street
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·30 sec
Toward I 30 West: Dallas
13
Merge onto I 30; US 67
73 mi·1 hr 19 min·I 30; US 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 28BToward FM 157: Collins StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way
0.5 mi·59 sec·Wet N Wild Way
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto North Center Street
1.8 mi·4 min·North Center Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Turn right onto West Abram Street
297 ft·8 sec·West Abram Street
18
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Trip Plan
With a drive time under three hours, this is easily a same-day trip, offering great flexibility for when you depart. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid any early rush hour traffic in or around the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The fuel cost is estimated at $20, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Blossom, as there's only one recommended stop, and it's best to be prepared. The longest stretch without a significant change in highway is over 70 miles, so plan your refueling and breaks accordingly before embarking on that portion.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.3 miles from Blossom, TX, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 30 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.3 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Blossom, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blossom, TX
This is one driving day of about 134.6 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Blossom, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 30 for about 72.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 131.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Chittem Street
Turn right onto Chittem Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 82 / West Front Street
Turn right onto US 82 / West Front Street
Navigation decision point
6
12.4 mi into trip|~14m in
Take the exit toward TX 19, TX 24: Cooper, Sulphur Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 19, TX 24: Cooper, Sulphur Springs
5
59.3 mi into trip|~1h 5m in|I 30; US 67
Merge onto I 30; US 67
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
131.9 mi into trip|~2h 25m in
Take the exit toward FM 157: Collins Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28B
Toward FM 157: Collins Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.34 one way
$40.68 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$22.26
$44.52
premium
$4.54
$24.03
$48.06
diesel
$5.61
$29.72
$59.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.4
0
$14.13
$6.46
Efficient EV
33.7
0
$11.78
$5.38
EV Truck/SUV
53.8
0
$18.84
$8.61
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Blossom, TX
Late night
in Blossom on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Arlington, TX
Late night
in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
S 10 to 15 mph5% chanceLive forecast
High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued April 17 at 12:05AM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued April 17 at 12:05AM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
83°F
Greenville, TX
67 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
10 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
2h 31m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a 56% highway share, primarily utilizing I 30, which offers a consistent pace for much of the journey. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 72.6 miles on I 30, providing a significant period of uninterrupted driving. While I 30 forms the backbone, the route also incorporates South Church Street and Southeast Loop 286, introducing some variations in road type and speed. Expect a mixed drive profile, balancing efficient highway travel with potentially slower segments as you navigate through different sections of Texas.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72.6 mi on I 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chittem Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 134.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Chittem Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 82 / West Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Blossom, TX to Arlington, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Sulphur Springs along the way.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 134.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 72.6 miles on I 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Chittem Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 82 / West Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Arlington, TX before heading back.
