Origin
Highland Village, TX
Late night in Highland Village on Sunday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Highland Village, 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
44m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland Village, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Arlington, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Highland Village to Arlington is 34.8 miles and takes about 44 minutes via President George Bush Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip connecting two points within the Great Plains region of Texas. The drive is primarily on major highways, making it a quick and efficient way to travel between these two Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex cities. Given the short duration and limited stops, it's an ideal option for those needing to get from point A to point B without a lengthy excursion. Consider this route for its directness and ease of navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President George Bush Turnpike | 17.3 mi | 18m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| North Center Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Highland Village Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Wet N Wild Way | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Lakevista West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Abram Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
President George Bush Turnpike
— 17.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Village, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on Greenbriar Lane
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Greenbriar Lane
2
Turn right onto Lakevista West
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Lakevista West
3
At end of road, turn right onto Highland Village Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Highland Village Road
4
Turn right onto North Stemmons Freeway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 35E South, US 77
6
Merge onto I 35E
6.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
1 min
Exit 445
Toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 35E, PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
Toward PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto PGBT
17 mi
·
18 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 30 West: Fort Worth
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 30
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 28B
Toward FM 157: Collins Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Wet N Wild Way
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto North Center Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Center Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn right onto West Abram Street
297 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
17
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 9.1 and 32.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
9.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 445
Toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpik...
8
10.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E, PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E, PGBT Toll South: President George...
7
10.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PGBT Toll South: President George Bush T...
6
28.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 30 West: Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 30 West: Fort Worth
7
32.1 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
$5.26 one way
$10.52 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.76 | $11.51 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.21 | $12.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.39
President George Bush Turnpike
(17.3 mi)
$1.39
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 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 | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
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
Arlington, TX
Late night in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 15 mph
64% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 12:44AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 12:34AM CDT until April 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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
5 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
44m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with an 81% share of its total mileage on major freeways. You'll spend most of your time on the President George Bush Turnpike, North Stemmons Freeway, and Tom Landry Freeway. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 17.3 miles on the President George Bush Turnpike. Expect a consistent, fast-paced driving experience as you navigate these well-trafficked expressways, characteristic of the urban and suburban landscape of North Texas. The highway-centric profile means minimal slowdowns unless traffic is unusually heavy.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.3 mi on President George Bush Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on President George Bush Turnpike and North Stemmons Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.1 miles in.
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 15 decision points packed into just 34.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Highland Village, TX and Arlington, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt Toll: President George Bush Turnpike and Pgbt Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike.
Pgbt Toll: President George Bush Turnpike
9.1 mi in
|
~12m
Pgbt Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike
10.3 mi in
|
~13m
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 44m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.3 miles on President George Bush Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.39 in tolls one way, starting with President George Bush Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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