Origin
Kemp, TX
Late night in Kemp on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kemp, TX to Arlington, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
64.4 mi
104 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kemp, TX
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Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Kemp to Arlington covers a 64.7-mile stretch that typically takes about 1 hour and 7 minutes to complete. Because this journey is well within the limits of a single day, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics. You can expect to spend roughly $10 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly transit across the Texas Great Plains. Navigating this route involves a mix of North Elm Street, Highway 175, and I-20 West. It is a straightforward connection that serves as a practical link between these two locations rather than a destination-heavy scenic tour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East US Highway 175 | 30.5 mi | 32m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 21.1 mi | 22m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| South Collins Street | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| North Elm Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Abram Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Interstate 20 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East US Highway 175
— 30.5 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kemp, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on FM 1895
114 ft
·
4 sec
·
East 9th Street
2
Turn right onto US 175 Bus
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Elm Street
3
Turn left onto US 175
30 mi
·
32 min
·
East US Highway 175
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 20
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 20
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 451
Toward Collins Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Interstate 20
9
Turn right onto South Collins Street
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Collins Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto East Abram Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Abram Street
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.2 miles from Kemp, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 59.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 175 / East US Highway 175
Turn left onto US 175 / East US Highway 175
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
31.6 mi into trip
|
~34m 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.
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
5
32.4 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
59.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
59.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
South Collins Street
Turn right onto South Collins Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.73 one way
$19.46 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $10.65 | $21.30 |
| premium | $4.54 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.22 | $28.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.02 | $4.12 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 15 mph
64% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 10:45PM CDT until April 17 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 10:38PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
86°F
Mesquite, TX
32 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
26 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
1h 14m 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 monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend your time navigating through local roads, as the highway share for this 64.7-mile trip is 0%. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on North Elm Street, which indicates you should be prepared for frequent turns and active steering. The road’s personality is defined by its local character, requiring you to stay alert through various transitions between surface streets and regional highways. It is a functional drive that keeps you engaged with the surrounding Great Plains landscape throughout the duration of your trip.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.5 mi on East US Highway 175.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East US Highway 175 and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near US 175 / East US Highway 175.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 175 / East US Highway 175): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles (I 20 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
671 ft
375 ft
Total Climb
565 ft
Total Descent
344 ft
Highest Point
671 ft
~50.6 mi in
Elevation Range
296 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Kemp, TX
Full guide →Founded 1922
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 14m. Total distance: 64.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.5 miles on East US Highway 175. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.1 miles (US 175 / East US Highway 175): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 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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