How far is Arlington, TX from Blue Mound, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Blue Mound, TX is about 22 miles (35.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tarrant County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Blue Mound.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Blue Mound.
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Start on West Abram Street
2007 ft · 1 min · West Abram Street
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Turn right onto South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard
1334 ft · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 30 West
1552 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 West
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express West
1733 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress
4.2 mi · 4 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
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Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 156: Blue Mound Road
561 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on FM 156: Blue Mound Road
145 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Northeast Loop 820
605 ft · 15 sec · Northeast Loop 820
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Turn right onto South Blue Mound Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Blue Mound Road
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Turn right onto Gill Street
1252 ft · 49 sec · Gill Street
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Turn left onto Waggoman Road
38 m · 5 sec · Waggoman Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Waggoman Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Blue Mound.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Tom Landry Freeway
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
4.88 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Mound.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Blue Mound?
The road trip is about 22 miles (35.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Richland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Arlington and 11 miles from Blue Mound.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.95 one way or $5.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Mound.
Stop Ideas Near Richland Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Keller Watertower
City of Irving, City Hall
Niles City Hall Saloon
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richland Hills.
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Cleburne
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Blue Mound. Straight-line distance: 15.8 mi (25.42 km).
#1 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blue Mound
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,410 |
| Coordinates | 32.8565200, -97.3389100 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blue Mound (-97.33891, 32.85652)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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