Origin
Arlington, TX
Late night in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, TX to Asherton, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 19m
Distance
392 mi
631 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 9m
★
6 AM
7h 19m
8 AM
7h 40m
10 AM
7h 27m
12 PM
7h 24m
3 PM
7h 28m
5 PM
7h 39m
8 PM
7h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, TX
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Asherton, TX
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Trip Overview
This 392-mile journey from Arlington, TX to Asherton, TX is a substantial drive, estimated to take about 7 hours and 19 minutes. It's a feasible day trip for many, but if you prefer a more relaxed pace, consider breaking it up. The route will cost an estimated $60 in fuel. You'll navigate primarily through local roads, with a significant number of turns, so be prepared for a more involved driving experience. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, so expect consistent landscapes throughout your travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
196 miles from Arlington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 39m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Abram Street | — | — |
| South Center Street | — | — |
| West Pioneer Parkway | — | — |
| South Cooper Street | — | — |
| I 20 West | — | — |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 35W South | — | — |
| South Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Abram Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Asherton, TX.
1
Start on West Abram Street
92 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
2
Continue on West Abram Street
417 ft
·
22 sec
·
West Abram Street
3
Turn right onto South Center Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Center Street
4
Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Pioneer Parkway
5
Turn left onto South Cooper Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cooper Street
6
Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cooper Street
7
Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 20 West: Fort Worth
8
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South: Waco
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35W South: Waco
11
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
78 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
South Freeway
12
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
13
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
14
Keep slight left
56 mi
·
58 min
15
Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
50 mi
·
54 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
16
Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate Highway 35
17
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
18
Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
19
Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
20
Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
21
Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
South Pan Am Expressway
22
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
61 mi
·
1 hr
·
Purple Heart Trail
23
Take the exit slight right toward Texas 85: Charlotte, Carrizo Springs, Crystal City
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Texas 85: Charlotte, Carrizo Springs, Crystal City
24
Turn straight onto I 35 Access Road West
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 35 Access Road West
25
Turn right
32 mi
·
47 min
26
Turn left
11 mi
·
14 min
27
Continue on FM 190
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
FM 190
28
Continue on Carter Street
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Carter Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
For this 7-hour, 19-minute drive covering 392 miles, departing early in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. With 2 planned stops, aim to stretch your legs and refuel roughly halfway through your journey. Given the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, staying focused on navigation is key; consider using a GPS with clear turn-by-turn directions. The estimated fuel cost of $60 is a good budget to keep in mind, and ensuring your tank is full before leaving Arlington is a smart move to avoid any early-route fuel concerns.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 196 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 3h 39m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 86 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 196 miles or 3h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Asherton, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Arlington, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arlington, TX
This is one driving day of about 392 miles and 7h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Arlington, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
196 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 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 196 miles from Arlington, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.23 one way
$118.46 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
137 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $64.83 | $129.67 |
| premium | $4.54 | $69.99 | $139.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $86.55 | $173.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 137.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 117.6 | 1 | $41.16 | $18.82 |
| Efficient EV | 98 | 1 | $34.30 | $15.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 156.8 | 1 | $54.88 | $25.09 |
Gas CO2
137 kg
EV CO2
46 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Asherton, TX
Late night in Asherton on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
9 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
7h 19m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive', with a 0% highway share. You'll be spending your time on roads like West Abram Street, South Center Street, and West Pioneer Parkway, encountering numerous intersections and changes in direction. Without any significant highway stretches, expect a more intimate connection with the local terrain and communities. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the profile suggests constant engagement with the road rather than long, monotonous segments. This drive requires consistent attention due to its frequent turns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West Abram Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 19m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arlington, TX to Asherton, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting 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 7h 19m. Total distance: 392 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 19m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Asherton, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arlington, TX to Asherton, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.3 hours each way, a round trip means 14.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Asherton, TX before the return drive.
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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