Love's Travel Stop
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Trip from Arlington, TX to Beaumont, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 42m
Distance
295.3 mi
475 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
23 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 30m
★
6 AM
5h 43m
8 AM
6h 9m
10 AM
5h 52m
12 PM
5h 50m
3 PM
5h 54m
5 PM
6h 8m
8 PM
5h 35m
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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Beaumont, TX
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Trip Overview
Arlington, TX to Beaumont, TX is 295.3 miles and takes about 5h 42m via US Highway 69 South, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Great Plains region, predominantly in Texas. You'll find it to be a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it a good option for a single-day trip. Keep in mind the estimated fuel cost is around $46, so factor that into your budget. It's a practical choice if you need to get from the Dallas-Fort Worth area to Southeast Texas without much fuss.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
147.7 miles from Arlington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 69 South | 63.3 mi | 1h 11m |
| C F Hawn Freeway | 58.8 mi | 1h 3m |
| East Denman Avenue | 38.5 mi | 43m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 21.4 mi | 22m |
| US Highway 175 East | 20.8 mi | 22m |
| US Highway 69 North | 16.2 mi | 18m |
| Rusk Street | 15.1 mi | 19m |
| US Highway 175 | 13.3 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 69 South
— 63.3 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Beaumont, TX.
1
Start on West Abram Street
93 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
2
Continue on West Abram Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Abram Street
3
Turn right
153 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
4
Turn slight right onto South Collins Street
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
South Collins Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto East Interstate 20
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Interstate 20
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 20 East
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Merge onto I 20
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 20
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 479B
Toward US 175 East: Kaufman
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 175
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
C F Hawn Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 175 Bus
151 ft
·
9 sec
·
US Highway 175 West
12
Turn left onto US 175 Bus; TX 31 Bus
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Corsicana Street
13
Continue on US 175 Bus
21 mi
·
22 min
·
US Highway 175 East
14
Continue on US 175
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Pine Street
15
Continue on US 175
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 175
16
Continue on US 175
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Frankston Highway
17
Continue on US 175
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Alexander Boulevard
18
At end of road, turn right onto US 69
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Jackson Street
19
Continue on US 69
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 69 North
20
Continue on US 69
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Dickinson Drive
21
Continue on US 69
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 69 South
22
Continue on US 69
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Marcus Street
23
Continue on US 69
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 69 South
24
Continue on US 69
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Rusk Street
25
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
26
Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Loop 287 Frontage Road
27
Continue on Loop 287
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Loop 287 Frontage Road
28
Turn right onto US 69 Bus
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Kurth Drive
29
Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus; TX 103
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Timberland Drive
30
Turn left onto US 69 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chestnut Street
31
Turn left onto US 69 Bus
39 mi
·
43 min
·
East Denman Avenue
32
Continue on US 69
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Wheeler Avenue
33
Continue on US 69
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 69 North
34
Continue on US 69
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Magnolia Street
35
Continue on US 69; US 287
42 mi
·
48 min
·
US Highway 69 South
36
Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
US 69; US 96; US 287
37
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East, US 90 East: Lake Charles
38
Merge onto I 10; US 90
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10; US 90
Toward Lake Charles
39
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 855A
Toward Willow Street, Downtown
40
Continue on Willow Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Willow Street
41
Turn left onto Calder Avenue
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
Calder Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
42
Arrive at destination
Calder Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. Since it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility, but planning one stop around the halfway point would be wise. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 63.3-mile stretch on US Highway 69 South, as services might be more spread out. The estimated fuel cost of $46 is a good baseline, but check local prices. Consider a quick break in a town along US Highway 69 South to stretch your legs before the final push into Beaumont.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 147.7 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.3 miles.
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 65 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.7 miles or 2h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaumont, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arlington, TX
This is one driving day of about 295.3 miles and 5h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Arlington, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 69 South for about 63.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
148 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 147.7 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 69 South if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
TA
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
Rest Area
0.4 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.8 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
2.5 mi from route
World’s Largest Working Fire Hydrant
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.2 mi from route
Beaumont, Texas
Hours: Open 24 hours
+14098803927
Visit websiteBeaumont Children's Museum
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Beaumont, Texas
Hours: 9 am–4 pm
+14093477919
Visit websiteBeaumont Escape Room
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Beaumont, Texas
Hours: 12–7 pm
+14097293300
Visit websiteImagination Station
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Beaumont, Texas
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+14098611929
Visit websiteSpindletop Gladys-City Boomtown Museum
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~10 min detour
Home stretch
3.9 mi from route
~10 min detour
Beaumont, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+14098801750
Visit websiteRoger's Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~11 min detour
Home stretch
4.3 mi from route
~11 min detour
Beaumont, Texas
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+14098611929
Visit websiteTilt Studio Beaumont
4.3
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, ~11 min detour
Home stretch
4.5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Beaumont, Texas
Hours: 10 am–8 pm
+14092424301
Visit websiteUrban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
4.3
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, ~11 min detour
Home stretch
4.6 mi from route
~11 min detour
Beaumont, Texas
Hours: 4–8 pm
+14092402404
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 295.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
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East Interstate 20
Turn left onto East Interstate 20
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 20 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 20 East
7
32.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward US 175 East: Kaufman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 479B
Toward US 175 East: Kaufman
6
292.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East, US 90 East: Lake Charles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 10 East, US 90 East: Lake Charles
7
295.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 42m in
|
Calder Avenue
Turn left onto Calder Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.45 one way
$80.89 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $45.18 | $90.36 |
| premium | $4.23 | $49.12 | $98.24 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $55.76 | $111.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
EV Charging Along Route
23 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Fort Worth, TX - Eastchase Parkway - Tesla Supercharger
Fort Worth, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Grand Prairie, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Grand Prairie, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
Arlington, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Arlington, TX
Tesla
10 DCFC
Grand Prairie, TX Rechargery Relay - N Hwy 360
Grand Prairie, TX
IONNA
10 DCFC
WinCo Foods - Arlington 135
Arlington, TX
eVgo Network
10 DCFC
Grand Prairie, TX Rechargery Relay - S Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie, TX
IONNA
10 DCFC
Steak 'n Shake - Tesla Supercharger
Arlington, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Arlington, TX - East Bardin Road - Tesla Supercharger
Arlington, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Tesla: 7
eVgo Network: 7
Electrify America: 2
IONNA: 2
Non-Networked: 1
WALMART: 1
Blink Network: 1
ChargePoint Network: 1
HYPERFUEL: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.6 | 1 | $31.01 | $14.17 |
| Efficient EV | 73.8 | 0 | $25.84 | $11.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.1 | 1 | $41.34 | $18.90 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
35 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.
Origin
Arlington, TX
Afternoon in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
12:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
98°F
Sunny
SSW 5 to 10 mph
11% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 9:42AM CDT until July 19 at 12:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 8:33AM CDT until July 19 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Beaumont, TX
Afternoon in Beaumont on Sunday
Local time
12:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Sunny
W 0 to 5 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 9:42AM CDT until July 19 at 12:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 8:33AM CDT until July 19 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
99°F
Jacksonville, TX
148 mi in
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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 42m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 69% of the route on high-speed roads. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch of highway at 63.3 miles on US Highway 69 South. The transition from highway to surface roads will likely occur as you approach your destination, with C F Hawn Freeway and East Denman Avenue being part of the final leg. Expect a mix of cruising and navigating through more developed areas as you get closer to Beaumont.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.3 mi on US Highway 69 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 69 South and C F Hawn Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near East Interstate 20.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 295.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (East Interstate 20): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 32.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
657 ft
17 ft
Total Climb
362 ft
Total Descent
949 ft
Highest Point
657 ft
~126.6 mi in
Elevation Range
640 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Arlington, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Th 07:00-20:00; Fr 07:00-17:00
Visit websiteiCafe
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cuisine: japanese
Hours: Su-Fr 11:00-15:00,16:00-21:00
Visit websiteOz Cafe
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Beaumont, TX
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Beaumont, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 04:00-22:00; Sa,Su 04:30-21:30
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Beaumont, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 03:30-21:00; Sa,Su 04:00-20:30
Visit websiteBoiling King Crab
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
Cuisine: seafood
Subway
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
Arlington, TX
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 07:00-02:00
Visit websiteWendy's
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Arlington, TX
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su 08:00-22:00
Visit websitePie Five Pizza Co
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Arlington, TX
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Visit websitePanera Bread
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Arlington, TX
Cuisine: sandwich;bakery
Hours: Su-Tu 11:00-24:00, We-Sa 11:00-02:00
Visit websiteKFC
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Arlington, TX
Cuisine: chicken
Hours: 10:00-23:00
Visit websiteBurger King
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Jacksonville, TX
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su...
Visit websiteMildred Buildings
Attraction
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Beaumont, TX
Riverfront Park
Park
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Das Stuka
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
2.2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Geronimo
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
2.2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Surf Rider
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
2.2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Splashwater Beach
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
2.2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Art Museum of Southeast Texas
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Beaumont
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12...
Visit websiteTexas Energy Museum
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Beaumont
Hours: Tu-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 13:00-17:00
Visit websiteFirst United Methodist Church of Beaumont
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0 mi from route
Dunham Hill
House
Later in the drive, right off the route
Final third
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
TX
Beaumont Police Museum
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
TX
Visit websiteYoung Men's Christian Association of Beaumont
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.1 mi from route
Dallas / Arlington KOA
Camp_site
Near the start, short detour
2.6 mi from route
~7 min detour
Extended Stay America Select Suites
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
3.3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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
Arriving in Beaumont, TX
Full guide →Founded 1835
Beaumont is a city in Texas, USA on the northern Gulf Coast, close to the Louisiana state line. It is famous for its early 20th-century oil industry history.
Top landmarks
- • Spindletop — oil field in Texas
- • Saint Anthony Cathedral Basilica — church in Beaumont, Texas, United States
- • Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum & Visitor Center — sports museum in Beaumont, Texas
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 5h 42m. Total distance: 295.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.3 miles on US Highway 69 South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 12 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Beaumont, 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (East Interstate 20): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 32.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Beaumont, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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