Road Trips from Arlington, TX
Looking for a weekend escape from Arlington? You've got options ranging from quick half-day drives to destinations that make a full weekend out of it. Many routes stick to mostly flat terrain with a high drive score, perfect for easy cruising. Several picks offer proximity to Waco Mammoth National Monument, and some longer hauls get you closer to the San Antonio Missions. If you're looking for a longer adventure, there are a few options that recommend an overnight stay, heading further south.
Total Routes
142
Shortest
3.6h
With Parks Nearby
76
Full-day getaway
12 total in this range
Montopolis, TX
3h 37m201.1 mi one way
West Lake Hills, TX
3h 43m201.9 mi one way
Mustang Ridge, TX
3h 48m217.5 mi one way
This is a straightforward drive, clocking in at 3.8 hours and 217.5 miles. It offers a solid drive score of 9 with mostly highway travel on flat terrain. You're also within reach of Waco Mammoth National Monument for a park detour.
Barton Creek, TX
3h 47m204 mi one way
The Hills, TX
3h 52m205.2 mi one way
Covering 205.2 miles and taking about 3.9 hours, this trip features a drive score of 9. It's primarily highway driving across flat terrain, and like several other options, it provides access to Waco Mammoth National Monument.
Weekend trip
109 total in this range
Redwood, TX
4h 17m234.3 mi one way
Lytle, TX
5h 28m300.6 mi one way
Batesville, TX
6h 29m359.6 mi one way
This is your longest day trip option at 359.6 miles and 6.5 hours. It has the highest drive score of 10, mixing highway and surface roads. You have access to both Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Cibolo, TX
4h 45m260.4 mi one way
Castle Hills, TX
4h 57m273.7 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
21 total in this range
Rio Bravo, TX
8h 2m444.8 mi one way
Falcon Lake Estates, TX
8h 43m483.5 mi one way
This is an overnight-recommended trip at 483.5 miles and 8.7 hours. It involves mixed highway and surface roads and scores an 8. You'll pass near Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
West Sharyland, TX
9h 17m526.2 mi one way
This long-haul option covers 526.2 miles and takes 9.3 hours, with a drive score of 8. It's recommended for an overnight stay, and you'll have opportunities to visit San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Waco Mammoth National Monument.
Alton, TX
9h 13m524.1 mi one way
Edcouch, TX
9h 12m524.1 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Redwood, TX
4h 17m234.3 mi one way
Lytle, TX
5h 28m300.6 mi one way
Batesville, TX
6h 29m359.6 mi one way
Cibolo, TX
4h 45m260.4 mi one way
Castroville, TX
5h 29m300.7 mi one way
Hondo, TX
5h 47m316.6 mi one way
Port Lavaca, TX
6h 15m325 mi one way
Corpus Christi, TX
7h 13m394.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions across the flat terrain, with access to parks like Waco Mammoth National Monument before the summer heat.
Summer
The mostly highway routes are viable in summer, but longer drives might be more comfortable with an overnight stop due to the heat.
Fall
Fall provides excellent weather for exploring the various parks accessible from these routes, including San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Winter
Winter offers mild temperatures ideal for the longer drives, especially those heading further south towards Falcon Lake Estates and beyond.
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