Origin
Springtown, TX
Morning in Springtown on Tuesday
Local time
6:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springtown, 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
57m
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springtown, TX
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Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Springtown to Arlington covers a 46.1-mile stretch that typically takes about 57 minutes to navigate. Because both locations are situated within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout this local trip. This journey is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you won't need to consider an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $7, it is an economical route for a quick transition between these two points. Expect a straightforward drive that prioritizes efficiency over long-distance touring.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 199 | 19 mi | 21m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| Jacksboro Highway | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| US 287 Bus | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lake Worth Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Henderson Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Center Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Cooper Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
TX 199
— 19 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springtown, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on FM 51
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto TX 199
19 mi
·
21 min
·
TX 199
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Continue on TX 199
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
4
Continue on TX 199
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
5
Continue on TX 199
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Jacksboro Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on TX 199
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Henderson Street
7
Enter roundabout onto TX 199
113 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Henderson Street
8
Continue on TX 199
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Henderson Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto West 5th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Street
10
Take the ramp onto US 287 Bus
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 287 Bus
Toward I 35W North, I 30 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 30 East: Dallas
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 30
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 27A
Toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto North Cooper Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cooper Street
15
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Randol Mill Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto North Center Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Center Street
Use the right lane.
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
21 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 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Springtown, 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 26.8 and 40.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
26.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 287 Bus
Take the ramp onto US 287 Bus toward I 35W North, I 30 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35W North, I 30 East
6
28.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 30 East: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 30 East: Dallas
8
39.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27A
Toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
6
40.3 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
West Randol Mill Road
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
40.7 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
North Center Street
Turn right onto North Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.30 one way
$12.60 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.45 | $14.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in Arlington on Tuesday
Local time
6:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
S 10 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
64°F
Saginaw, TX
21 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. The route relies on a series of local roads, including Lake Worth Boulevard, Jacksboro Highway, and North Henderson Street, rather than major interstates. In fact, the highway share for this trip is 0%, meaning you won't find yourself locked into long, monotonous stretches of high-speed pavement. Since the longest uninterrupted stretch on Lake Worth Boulevard is 0 miles, you should prepare for frequent adjustments and turns. This is a practical, functional drive that requires your full attention as you navigate through the local infrastructure.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19 mi on TX 199.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 199 and Tom Landry Freeway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 26.8 miles in near US 287 Bus.
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 41.7 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 26.8 miles (US 287 Bus): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 57m. Total distance: 41.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19 miles on TX 199. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 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 26.8 miles (US 287 Bus): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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