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Trip from Bullard, TX to Arlington, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

133.1 mi

214 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 17m ★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Smith and Cherokee counties, Texas, United States

Bullard, TX

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suburban city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Arlington, TX

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Trip Overview

This 133.1-mile drive from Bullard, TX, to Arlington, TX, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 27 minutes. You'll be spending about 78% of your time on highways, so expect a fairly direct and efficient journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $20, making it a budget-friendly option for a quick getaway or a commute between these two locations within the Great Plains region. The overall profile is highway-focused, so pack some good tunes and settle in for a straightforward ride. This route is best suited for travelers looking to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

66.6 miles from Bullard, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 53.5 mi 53m
Toll 49 19.8 mi 20m
US 80 18.9 mi 20m
Tom Landry Freeway 16.9 mi 19m
East R L Thornton Freeway 7.6 mi 9m
US Highway 69 North 6.4 mi 7m
Spur 557 4.4 mi 4m
North Center Street 1.8 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 53.5 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bullard, TX and Arlington, TX.

1

Start on FM 344

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Henderson Street
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
3

Merge onto US 69

6.4 mi · 7 min · US Highway 69 North
4

Continue on US 69

0.4 mi · 42 sec · South Broadway Avenue
5

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Loop 49 Toll West
6

Merge onto Toll 49

20 mi · 20 min · Toll 49
7

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 20: Dallas, Shreveport
8

Continue on Loop 49

411 ft · 14 sec · Loop 49
9

Turn left onto Interstate 20 West

293 ft · 10 sec · Interstate 20 West
10

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 20 West
11

Merge onto I 20

53 mi · 53 min · I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto Spur 557

4.4 mi · 4 min · Spur 557
Exit 499A Toward Dallas Use the slight right lane.
13

Continue on US 80

19 mi · 20 min · US 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto I 30; US 67

7.6 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 30

17 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 28B Toward FM 157: Collins Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18

Turn left onto North Center Street

1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
19

Turn right onto West Abram Street

297 ft · 8 sec · West Abram Street
20

Arrive at destination

West Abram Street

Trip Plan

Given this route is just 133.1 miles and estimated to take under 2.5 hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Bullard in the morning or early afternoon should keep you well ahead of any significant traffic build-up in the Arlington area. With only a few hours behind the wheel, you likely won't need to plan for extensive rest stops, but it's always wise to take a quick break every couple of hours. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a convenient exit might be the 53.5 miles on I 20.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 66.6 miles from Bullard, TX, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.5 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 29 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 66.6 miles or 1h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 56m

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 Bullard, 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 Bullard, TX

This is one driving day of about 133.1 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Bullard, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 53.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown McLendon-Chisholm, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

McLendon-Chisholm, TX

67 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

Lindale, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wills Point, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.6 miles from Bullard, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mama's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tyler, Texas

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.5

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+19036306636

Mama's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.5

Tyler, Texas

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+19036306636

Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv mile 104.6

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14693876289

Visit website

Xcape Adventures

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 104.6

Mesquite, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19729822073

Visit website

City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 114.1

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19724823055

Visit website

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 123.6

Grand Prairie, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19722632391

Visit website

Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 123.6

Grand Prairie, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19722632391

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.8 and 130.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
7.8 mi into trip | ~9m in

Turn left toward Loop 49 Toll West

Navigation decision point

Toward Loop 49 Toll West
5
28.1 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward I 20: Dallas, Shreveport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 20: Dallas, Shreveport
5
28.7 mi into trip | ~32m in | Interstate 20 West

Turn left onto Interstate 20 West

Navigation decision point

8
82.6 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | Spur 557

Keep slight right at fork onto Spur 557 toward Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 499A Toward Dallas
7
130.5 mi into trip | ~2h 21m 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

$20.11 one way

$40.22 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $22.01 $44.03
premium $4.54 $23.76 $47.53
diesel $5.61 $29.39 $58.77

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: 46.6 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 39.9 0 $13.98 $6.39
Efficient EV 33.3 0 $11.65 $5.32
EV Truck/SUV 53.2 0 $18.63 $8.52

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 15, 2026

Origin

Bullard, TX

Late night in Bullard on Sunday

Local time

2:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Arlington, TX

Late night in Arlington on Sunday

Local time

2:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3 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

2h 27m 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?

The road here is primarily highway-focused, designed for efficient travel. You'll navigate a significant portion of your journey on major arteries like I 20 and Toll 49, contributing to the 78% highway share. Expect stretches of comfortable, high-speed driving, including one segment of 53.5 miles on I 20 where you can maintain a steady pace. While the route is largely highway-based, the transition between these main roads is generally smooth, keeping the driving experience consistent. It's a drive that prioritizes getting you there reliably.

78% 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: 53.5 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Toll 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 133.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 28.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.7 miles (Interstate 20 West): Navigation decision point.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bullard, TX and Arlington, TX, road signs point toward Loop 49 Toll West, Shreveport and Dallas.

Loop 49 Toll West

7.8 mi in | ~9m

Shreveport

28.1 mi in | ~31m

Dallas

82.6 mi in | ~1h 27m | via Spur 557

About the Cities

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 2h 27m. Total distance: 133.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 53.5 miles on I 20. 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 28.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.7 miles (Interstate 20 West): Navigation decision point.

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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