Origin
Rowlett, TX
Late night in Rowlett on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rowlett, 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
51m
Distance
39.3 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rowlett, TX
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Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Rowlett to Arlington, expect a straightforward 39.3-mile trip that typically takes about 51 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. Budgeting roughly $6 for fuel is a safe bet for this highway-focused transit through the Great Plains. Because you remain within the same state and region, the transition between these two Texas cities is seamless. Use this route when you need an efficient connection between the two points without the hassle of a multi-day journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 32.4 mi | 37m |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 2 mi | 2m |
| North Center Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Wet N Wild Way | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| President George Bush Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Abram Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rowlett Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 32.4 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rowlett, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on Rowlett Street
31 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rowlett Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
258 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
131 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto TX 190
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
President George Bush Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward PGBT Toll South
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto PGBT
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 30: Texarkana, Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 30 West: Dallas
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 30; US 67
32 mi
·
37 min
·
I 30; US 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 28B
Toward FM 157: Collins Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Wet N Wild Way
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto North Center Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Center Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto West Abram Street
297 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
15
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Rowlett, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 36.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward PGBT Toll South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward PGBT Toll South
8
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 30: Texarkana, Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 30: Texarkana, Dallas
7
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 30 West: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 30 West: Dallas
7
36.6 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
$5.94 one way
$11.88 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.02 | $14.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.16
President George Bush Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
3:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
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
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
51m 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?
This trip is characterized by a heavy reliance on high-speed infrastructure, with 88% of the journey spent on highways. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating via I-30 and the President George Bush Turnpike, eventually transitioning onto North Center Street as you approach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-30, where you will cover 32.4 miles of highway driving. Behind the wheel, you should prepare for a fast-paced experience that prioritizes efficiency over meandering scenery. Expect a consistent, interstate-focused rhythm that keeps you moving steadily toward Arlington.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.4 mi on I 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and President George Bush Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 12 decision points packed into just 39.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
On the drive from Rowlett, TX to Arlington, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
Dallas
3.2 mi in
|
~5m
About the Cities
Starting in Rowlett, TX
Full guide →Founded 1952
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 51m. Total distance: 39.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.4 miles on I 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.16 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 0.1 miles (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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