Origin
Lavon, TX
Late night in Lavon on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lavon, 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 9m
Distance
52.1 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lavon, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Arlington, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 54.1-mile drive from Lavon, TX to Arlington, TX is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Designed as a single-day excursion, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes North Main Street, Highway 78, and Highway 205, offering a local feel with no interstate driving. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, this is an economical option for your travels within the Great Plains region. The overall profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Congressman Ralph Hall Highway | 21.1 mi | 25m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 16.9 mi | 19m |
| North Goliad Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 205 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| North Center Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Ridge Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North State Highway 78 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Wet N Wild Way | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
— 21.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lavon, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on Forder Court
139 ft
·
8 sec
·
Forder Court
2
Turn right onto TX 78 Bus
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto TX 78
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Highway 78
4
Turn left onto TX 205
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 205
5
Continue on TX 205
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Goliad Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on TX 205
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Alamo Road
7
Continue on TX 205
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Goliad Street
8
Turn slight right
459 ft
·
16 sec
9
Turn straight onto FM 740
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Ridge Road
10
Turn right onto East Interstate 30
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Interstate 30
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 30 West
12
Merge onto I 30; US 67
21 mi
·
25 min
·
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 30
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 28B
Toward FM 157: Collins Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Wet N Wild Way
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto North Center Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Center Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Turn right onto West Abram Street
297 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
18
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 26 miles from Lavon, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 52 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 78 Bus / North Main Street
Turn right onto TX 78 Bus / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
Merge onto I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
49.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
4
50.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
North Center Street
Turn left onto North Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
52 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
West Abram Street
Turn right onto West Abram Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.87 one way
$15.74 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $8.62 | $17.23 |
| premium | $4.54 | $9.30 | $18.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.50 | $23.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 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 | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Mesquite, TX
26 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
20 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 9m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 for this 54.1-mile journey, with 0% of the route on highways. You'll primarily navigate through North Main Street, Highway 78, and Highway 205. Since there's no designated longest stretch, anticipate frequent turns and changes in direction as you make your way from Lavon to Arlington. This driving profile means you'll be more involved with the road, experiencing a dynamic route rather than a monotonous highway cruise.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.1 mi on Congressman Ralph Hall Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 78 Bus / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.1 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (TX 78 Bus / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Lavon, TX
Full guide →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 9m. Total distance: 52.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.1 miles on Congressman Ralph Hall Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (TX 78 Bus / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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