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Trip from Bunker Hill Village, TX to Arlington, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 46m
Distance
263.3 mi
424 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 33m
★
6 AM
4h 47m
8 AM
5h 14m
10 AM
4h 56m
12 PM
4h 53m
3 PM
4h 57m
5 PM
5h 12m
8 PM
4h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bunker Hill Village, TX
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Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
This ~263-mile trip from Bunker Hill Village, TX, to Arlington, TX, will take you approximately 4 hours and 46 minutes of driving time. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey that's very manageable as a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $40, it's an economical option for covering ground. You'll spend most of your time on major freeways, making it an efficient way to travel between these two Texas locations within the Great Plains region. Plan for one planned stop to break up the drive, and you'll be well on your way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
131.7 miles from Bunker Hill Village, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Freeway | 223.8 mi | 3h 53m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 15.1 mi | 16m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| North Loop West | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| South Collins Street | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Katy Freeway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Bunker Hill Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Katy Freeway Frontage Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Freeway
— 223.8 mi, about 3h 53m
Traffic on I-45
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 40 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,183 veh/hr typical · worst 3,862
Quietest
2 AM
~397 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 100 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bunker Hill Village, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on Bunker Hill Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bunker Hill Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Taylorcrest Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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Taylorcrest Road
3
Turn right onto Bunker Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bunker Hill Road
4
Turn right onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Katy Freeway Frontage Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
319 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 10 East
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
this road
Toward I 10 East
7
Merge onto I 10; US 90
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Katy Freeway
Use the right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 763
Toward I 610
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 610 North
Use the slight left lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 290 West: Austin
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 610 North
Use the straight lane.
12
Merge onto I 610
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Loop West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17B
Toward I 45 North: Dallas
14
Merge onto I 45
224 mi
·
3 hr 53 min
·
North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 276A
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 20
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 20
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 451
Toward Collins Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Interstate 20
20
Turn right onto South Collins Street
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Collins Street
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto East Abram Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Abram Street
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour, 46-minute duration, departing Bunker Hill Village in the morning is your best bet for arriving in Arlington with ample daylight. The estimated fuel cost of $40 means you should factor this into your budget. While the drive is long enough for a break, it’s not so long that an overnight stay is necessary; a single stop around the halfway point should suffice. Keep an eye on traffic, especially as you approach the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex; the Lyndon B Johnson Freeway can see significant congestion during peak hours, so timing your arrival is key.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 131.7 miles from Bunker Hill Village, TX, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 223.8 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 58 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.7 miles or 2h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 51m
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 Bunker Hill Village, 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 Bunker Hill Village, TX
This is one driving day of about 263.3 miles and 4h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Bunker Hill Village, 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 North Freeway for about 223.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 131.7 miles from Bunker Hill Village, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before North Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 223.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
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Love's Travel Stop
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Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
TA Express
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Navarro County Northbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
TA Express
0.2 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Walker County Southbound Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Walker County Northbound Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Navarro County Southbound Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.3 mi from route
The Woodlands Waterway
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
First break
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
The Woodlands, Texas
Visit websiteExitusVR
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~11 min detour
4.3 mi from route
~11 min detour
Houston, Texas
+17133440525
Visit websiteThe Escape Game Houston (Galleria)
5.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~11 min detour
4.5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Houston, Texas
Hours: 8 am–12 pm
+17136365541
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 236.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 610
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 763
Toward I 610
7
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 610 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 610 North
7
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 290 West: Austin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 290 West: Austin
7
7.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 610 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 610 North
7
236.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 12m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 276A
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.31 one way
$80.63 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.29 | $44.49 | $88.98 |
| premium | $4.64 | $48.08 | $96.16 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $64.05 | $128.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79 | 0 | $27.65 | $12.64 |
| Efficient EV | 65.8 | 0 | $23.04 | $10.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.3 | 1 | $36.86 | $16.85 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Bunker Hill Village, TX
Morning in Bunker Hill Village on Saturday
Local time
6:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
N 10 to 25 mph
35% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 6:22AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 16 at 6:11AM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Destination
Arlington, TX
Morning in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
6:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Rain Showers Likely
N 20 mph
71% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 6:22AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 16 at 6:11AM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
64°F
Italy, TX
132 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
17 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
4h 46m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 92% of your travel occurring on major roadways. The drive is characterized by its focus on speed and efficiency, with a significant longest stretch of 223.8 miles on the North Freeway. You'll navigate using key arteries like the North Freeway, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, and Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. This highway-centric profile means consistent speeds and a predictable driving rhythm, designed to get you to your destination with minimal fuss.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 223.8 mi on North Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Freeway and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 263.3 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 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
661 ft
78 ft
Total Climb
1,010 ft
Total Descent
484 ft
Highest Point
661 ft
~244.5 mi in
Elevation Range
583 ft
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 4h 46m. Total distance: 263.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 223.8 miles on North Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 28 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 28 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Arlington, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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