Origin
Italy, TX
Late night in Italy on Sunday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Italy, 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
1h 2m
Distance
50.4 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Italy, TX
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Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from Italy to Arlington, you are looking at a straightforward 50.6-mile journey across the Texas Great Plains. Expect to spend about 58 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate a combination of local roads and major arteries, including Dale Evans Drive, US 287, and Interstate 35E. With a fuel budget of approximately $8, this is a very economical trip for your schedule. Since both locations sit within the same region, you will find a consistent landscape throughout the duration of your travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35E | 14.7 mi | 14m |
| US 287 | 13.1 mi | 15m |
| Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway | 6.2 mi | 6m |
| Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| East Abram Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Rosa Parks Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| West US Highway 287 Business | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Dale Evans Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35E
— 14.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Italy, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on TX 34
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on TX 34
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Dale Evans Drive
3
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
5
Merge onto I 35E
15 mi
·
14 min
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 401B
Toward US 287 BUS, FM 664: Waxahachie
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35E
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Interstate 35E
8
Turn right onto US 287 Bus
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West US 287 Business
9
Continue on US 287 Bus
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West US Highway 287 Business
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 287 Business North
11
Merge onto US 287
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward TX 360 North: Arlington, Grand Prairie
13
Turn right onto TX 360
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
South State Highway 360
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward TX 360 Toll North
15
Continue on 360 Toll
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on 360 Toll
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rosa Parks Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on TX 360
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Abram Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto South Watson Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Watson Road
20
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Turn straight onto East Abram Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Abram Street
Use the right lane.
22
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Italy, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 47.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 35E
Merge onto I 35E
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 287 BUS, FM 664: Waxahachie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 401B
Toward US 287 BUS, FM 664: Waxahachie
5
19.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 287
Merge onto US 287
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
47.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward Abram Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Abram Street
7
47.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.62 one way
$15.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $8.34 | $16.67 |
| premium | $4.54 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
S 10 to 15 mph
5% chance
Live forecast
60°F
Midlothian, TX
25 mi in
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
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 2m 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 58-minute trek is best described as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will find that the highway share is effectively zero, requiring you to stay alert through constant transitions and local maneuvering. Because the longest stretch on Dale Evans Drive is negligible, you should prepare for a route that demands your full attention rather than one suited for cruise control. The experience is defined by the technical nature of the roads as you navigate your way north. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that prioritizes direct movement between these two Texas points.
71% 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: 14.7 mi on I 35E.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35E and US 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near I 35E.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (I 35E): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.3 miles (US 287): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Italy, TX and Arlington, TX, road signs point toward Fm 664: Waxahachie and Grand Prairie.
Fm 664: Waxahachie
16.7 mi in
|
~18m
Grand Prairie
32.4 mi in
|
~37m
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 1h 2m. Total distance: 50.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on I 35E. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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.
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 miles (I 35E): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.3 miles (US 287): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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