Origin
Hutchins, TX
Evening in Hutchins on Sunday
Local time
7:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hutchins, TX to Arlington, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hutchins, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Arlington, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Hutchins to Arlington spans roughly 28.3 miles, a quick journey that typically takes about 36 minutes behind the wheel. Because this trip is short and straightforward, you can easily complete it as a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay. Your route primarily utilizes Millers Ferry Road, Interstate 45, and the South Central Expressway to navigate between these two Great Plains locations. Budgeting around $4 for fuel should be plenty to cover the distance, assuming standard vehicle efficiency. This drive is designed for pure utility, making it an ideal path for those looking to reach their destination with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 15 mi | 16m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| South Collins Street | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| East Abram Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Langdon Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Central Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Interstate 45 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
— 15 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchins, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Keep slight right at fork onto Millers Ferry Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Millers Ferry Road
3
Keep slight left at fork onto North Interstate 45
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Interstate 45
4
Continue on TX 310
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Central Expressway
5
Turn left onto Langdon Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Langdon Road
6
Turn right onto JJ Lemmon Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
JJ Lemmon Street
7
Continue on J J Lemmon Road
475 ft
·
19 sec
·
J J Lemmon Road
8
Turn left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 20 West
10
Merge onto I 20
15 mi
·
15 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 20
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 451
Toward Collins Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Interstate 20
14
Turn right onto South Collins Street
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Collins Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto East Abram Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Abram Street
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 23.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Interstate 45
Keep slight left at fork onto North Interstate 45
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Turn left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 20 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Merge onto I 20 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
23.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Collins Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 451
Toward Collins Street
5
23.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
South Collins Street
Turn right onto South Collins Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.23 one way
$8.46 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.02
Central Expressway
(0.3 mi)
$0.02
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Evening in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
7:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 15 to 20 mph
42% chance
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
6 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
36m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway-share profile. You won't find long, uninterrupted stretches of open road here; in fact, the longest segment on Millers Ferry Road is essentially zero miles, meaning you will be navigating frequent turns throughout the journey. This personality makes the drive feel more like an urban navigation task than a scenic highway tour. You will need to stay alert as you transition between local roads and the major connectors. It is a practical, functional commute that requires your full attention on every turn.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15 mi on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near North Interstate 45.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 28 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (North Interstate 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.7 miles (Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 20 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
722 ft
451 ft
Total Climb
404 ft
Total Descent
268 ft
Highest Point
722 ft
~12 mi in
Elevation Range
270 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 36m. Total distance: 28 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15 miles on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.02 in tolls one way, starting with Central Expressway. 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 0.5 miles (North Interstate 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.7 miles (Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 20 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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