Road Trips from Arlington, TX
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
89
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
35
Under 2 hours
27 total in this range
Laguna Park, TX
1h 43m85.5 mi one way
Irving, TX
25m14.4 mi one way
Hillsboro, TX
1h 17m65.5 mi one way
Saint Jo, TX
1h 51m98.2 mi one way
Burleson, TX
33m25.4 mi one way
Full-day getaway
19 total in this range
Austin, TX
3h 35m198.7 mi one way
Montopolis, TX
3h 37m201.1 mi one way
Hilltop Lakes, TX
3h157.5 mi one way
Berryville, TX
2h 20m120.3 mi one way
West Lake Hills, TX
3h 43m201.9 mi one way
Weekend trip
34 total in this range
Batesville, TX
6h 29m359.6 mi one way
Port Lavaca, TX
6h 15m325 mi one way
Aransas Pass, TX
7h385.1 mi one way
Corpus Christi, TX
7h 13m394.4 mi one way
Blanco, TX
4h 33m246.7 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
9 total in this range
Rio Bravo, TX
8h 2m444.8 mi one way
Alton, TX
9h 13m524.1 mi one way
Tornillo, TX
9h 48m584.9 mi one way
Falcon Lake Estates, TX
8h 43m483.5 mi one way
Murillo Colonia, TX
9h 4m518.2 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Batesville, TX
6h 29m359.6 mi one way
Austin, TX
3h 35m198.7 mi one way
Montopolis, TX
3h 37m201.1 mi one way
Port Lavaca, TX
6h 15m325 mi one way
Austin, TX
3h 35m198.7 mi one way
Corpus Christi, TX
7h 13m394.4 mi one way
Irving, TX
25m14.4 mi one way
Port Arthur, TX
6h 6m315 mi one way
Batesville, TX
6h 29m359.6 mi one way
Austin, TX
3h 35m198.7 mi one way
Montopolis, TX
3h 37m201.1 mi one way
Port Lavaca, TX
6h 15m325 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Mild temps before summer humidity sets in.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
This is the sweet spot — mild and dry for road trips.
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Ready to plan?
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