What's the route from DFW Airport to AT&T Stadium?
Exit DFW Airport south, take International Parkway south to SH-360 South. Continue ~12 miles to the I-30 / Arlington exit. AT&T Stadium is 1 mile south of I-30.
The 17-mile run
DFW Airport to AT&T Stadium: route & options
The drive from DFW Airport to AT&T Stadium is a clean SH-360 South run that most visitors underestimate on a match day. Here's how to time it right.
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Direct answers
Quick answers
Short, citation-ready answers to the most common visitor questions — pulled straight to the top so AI assistants can quote them.
How long is the drive?
25–40 minutes off-peak. Match-day traffic stretches this to 45–75 minutes routinely, occasionally 90+.
Are there tolls on the route?
SH-360 is a tolled highway. Tolls run a few dollars per trip. Rental cars typically charge the toll plus an admin fee.
Your options
Your transportation options
Hand-picked routes and providers we track for this match-day scenario.
Private car / SUV
Driver waits at baggage claim — smoothest end-to-end.
Explore →Shared shuttle
Cheap per-seat with multiple Arlington drop-offs.
Explore →Group van (6+)
Best per-person value for a traveling group.
Explore →Luxury SUV
Premium Escalade/Suburban transfer for VIP visitors.
Explore →Self-drive rental
Rent at DFW, drive 17 mi to your hotel or pre-booked lot.
Explore →Rideshare
Uber + Lyft work but expect 20–40% surge on match days.
Explore →Pro tips
Match-day tips
Hard-won pointers from the locals — small moves that save real time and money on match days.
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Leave 90 minutes before your gate time, not your kickoff time.
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Use Waze for real-time SH-360 incidents.
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Take cash for tolls if your rental doesn't have an EZ-tag.
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Buy gas at DFW airport area or near the hotel — Arlington-near gas stations are pricey on match days.
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If you arrive after 9 PM, the run is empty — 25 minutes flat.
FAQ
Frequently asked
Common questions about dfw airport to at&t stadium: route & options from international and domestic visitors.
Yes — it's the most direct. Alternative via I-635 / I-30 East is 5–10 minutes slower in typical traffic.
Weekday rush hours (7–9 AM, 4–7 PM) compound with match-day traffic. The 3–5 PM window before evening kickoffs is the hardest.
You'd need to first drive south then catch I-30 East — longer route. SH-360 is faster end-to-end.
Yes — multiple stations along SH-360 and at exits near Arlington. Fill up before joining match-day traffic.
Not really. It's a highway run through industrial and commercial sections of Grand Prairie and north Arlington. Plain but fast.
Yes — it's a standard run for DFW rideshare drivers. They've done it hundreds of times for Cowboys games and concerts.
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Independent guide. This is an independent visitor transportation guide and is not affiliated with FIFA, the FIFA World Cup, AT&T Stadium, the City of Arlington, or any official event organizer.