Origin
Blue Mound, TX
Late night in Blue Mound on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Mound, TX to Arlington, 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
31m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blue Mound, TX
Brett Sayles
Arlington, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Blue Mound to Arlington, you are looking at a straightforward 22.1-mile drive that typically takes about 31 minutes. This short journey keeps you entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is a highly economical route for those needing to commute or visit the area. Because the distance is so manageable, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it suits your plans. Whether you are traveling for business or local errands, the simplicity of this trip makes it a stress-free experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Landry Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| I 820 TEXpress | 4.7 mi | 4m |
| I 820 | 3 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Loop | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| North Center Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Jim Wright Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Blue Mound Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Airport Freeway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tom Landry Freeway
— 4.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Mound, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on Waggoman Road
125 ft
·
8 sec
·
Waggoman Road
2
Turn right onto Gill Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Gill Street
3
Turn left onto FM 156
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Blue Mound Road
4
Turn left onto Northeast Loop 820
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Northeast Loop 820
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 820 East
6
Merge onto I 820
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 820
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northeast Loop
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress
4.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 820
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 820; TX 121; TX 183
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 820
Toward I 820 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Exit 28A
Toward I 30 East: Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 30
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 27A
Toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto North Cooper Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cooper Street
17
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Randol Mill Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto North Center Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Center Street
Use the right lane.
19
Turn right onto West Abram Street
297 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
20
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 20.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 820 TEXpress
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas E...
7
10.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 820
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 toward I 820 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 820 South
7
13.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 30 East: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28A
Toward I 30 East: Dallas
8
19.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
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 27A
Toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
6
20.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
West Randol Mill Road
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.34 one way
$6.68 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Arlington, TX
Late night in Arlington on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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, as 65% of your travel time will be spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a combination of I-820, I-820 TEXpress, and the Tom Landry Freeway to complete the transit between these two cities. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 4.8 miles on the Tom Landry Freeway, which offers a consistent pace for the majority of your time behind the wheel. While the route lacks the complexity of winding backroads, the reliance on interstate infrastructure ensures a direct path. You will find that the character of the drive is functional and efficient, prioritizing speed and connectivity over scenic detours.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Tom Landry Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tom Landry Freeway and I 820 TEXpress. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near I 820 TEXpress.
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 16 decision points packed into just 22.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (I 820 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (I 820): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Blue Mound, TX
Full guide →Founded 1957
Arriving 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 31m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Tom Landry Freeway. 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 Arlington, 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 2.7 miles (I 820 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (I 820): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Arlington, 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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