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Trip from Arlington, TX to Eden, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 36m
Distance
233.2 mi
375 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
20 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 23m
★
6 AM
4h 36m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 46m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 2m
8 PM
4h 28m
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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Eden, TX
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Trip Overview
Arlington, TX to Eden, TX is 233.2 miles and takes about 4 hours 36 minutes via Cresson Bypass and US Highway 67, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Texas. It's a practical route for a single day, suitable for those who prefer to reach their destination without an overnight stop. You'll encounter a mix of highway and surface road driving, so be prepared for varying speeds and road conditions.
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
116.6 miles from Arlington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cresson Bypass | 42.5 mi | 50m |
| 8th Street | 40.5 mi | 45m |
| US Highway 67 | 34.4 mi | 39m |
| United States Highway 87 | 28.7 mi | 33m |
| East Commerce Street | 21.7 mi | 24m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 18.7 mi | 20m |
| US Highway 377 South | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| South US Highway 377 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Cresson Bypass
— 42.5 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Eden, TX.
1
Start on West Abram Street
93 ft
·
8 sec
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West Abram Street
2
Continue on West Abram Street
417 ft
·
21 sec
·
West Abram Street
3
Turn right onto South Center Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Center Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto Spur 303
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
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West Pioneer Parkway
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto FM 157
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cooper Street
Use the left lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 157
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cooper Street
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
8
Merge onto I 20
16 mi
·
16 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
3.2 mi
·
3 min
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Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 429A
Toward US 377: Granbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 377 North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Southwest Loop 820
369 ft
·
9 sec
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Southwest Loop 820
13
Turn left onto US 377
2.7 mi
·
4 min
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Benbrook Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Continue on US 377
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 377 South
15
Continue on US 377
42 mi
·
50 min
·
Cresson Bypass
16
Continue on US 377
3.5 mi
·
5 min
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East South Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 67; US 377
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 67; US 377
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
South US Highway 377
19
Continue on US 67; US 377
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Dublin Bypass
20
Continue on US 67; US 377
2.3 mi
·
2 min
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Southwest US Highway 377
21
Continue on US 67; US 377
15 mi
·
17 min
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US Highway 67
22
Continue on US 67; US 377; TX 36
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Central Avenue
23
Continue on US 67; US 377
19 mi
·
21 min
·
US Highway 67
24
Continue on US 67; US 377
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Early Boulevard
25
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi
·
24 min
·
East Commerce Street
26
Turn left onto US 283
40 mi
·
45 min
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8th Street
27
Turn right onto US 87
29 mi
·
33 min
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United States Highway 87
28
Turn left onto US 83
26 ft
·
0 sec
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South Main Street
29
Arrive at destination
US 83
Trip Plan
For this 4.5-hour drive, consider leaving Arlington in the morning to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, you can be quite flexible with your schedule. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you move onto surface roads where stations might be less frequent. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is over 40 miles, so plan accordingly for any necessary breaks before embarking on that segment. This route is easily manageable in a single day, allowing you to reach Eden without needing an overnight stay.
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 116.6 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.5 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 51 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.6 miles or 2h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eden, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Arlington, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 233.2 miles and 4h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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 Cresson Bypass for about 42.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
117 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 116.6 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Forest Park Miniature Railroad
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, ~12 min detour
First break
4.6 mi from route
~12 min detour
Fort Worth, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+18179665509
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 24.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Center Street
Turn right onto South Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
4.1 mi into trip
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~7m in
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FM 157 / South Cooper Street
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 157 / South Cooper Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
21.1 mi into trip
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~27m in
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I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 20 West
7
24.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward US 377: Granbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 429A
Toward US 377: Granbury
8
24.5 mi into trip
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~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 377 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 377 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.94 one way
$63.88 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $35.68 | $71.36 |
| premium | $4.23 | $38.79 | $77.58 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $44.03 | $88.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
EV Charging Along Route
20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Fort Worth, TX - Eastchase Parkway - Tesla Supercharger
Fort Worth, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Fort Worth, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Fort Worth, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Edgecliff Village, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Edgecliff Village, 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
Walmart EV Charging
Grand Prairie, TX
WALMART
8 DCFC
Steak 'n Shake - Tesla Supercharger
Arlington, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Arlington, TX - East Bardin Road - Tesla Supercharger
Arlington, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Tesla: 6
eVgo Network: 4
Electrify America: 3
WALMART: 2
ChargePoint Network: 2
IONNA: 1
Non-Networked: 1
SWTCH: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70 | 0 | $24.49 | $11.19 |
| Efficient EV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.41 | $9.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.3 | 1 | $32.65 | $14.92 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Late night in Arlington on Monday
Local time
5:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Clear
SSW 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 11:05PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 10:55PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
Eden, TX
Late night in Eden on Monday
Local time
5:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Clear
S 10 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 11:05PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 10:55PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 36m 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 features 36% highway driving, with the remaining 64% on surface roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 42.5 miles on the Cresson Bypass. Expect the landscape to shift from more developed areas with frequent exits to more open, rural cruising as you transition to US Highway 67 and other surface roads. The profile indicates a mixed terrain, so anticipate some variation in the driving experience.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.5 mi on Cresson Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Center Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 233.2 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 0.1 miles (South Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (FM 157 / South Cooper Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,052 ft
604 ft
Total Climb
1,741 ft
Total Descent
293 ft
Highest Point
2,052 ft
~233.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,449 ft
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 Eden, TX
Full guide →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 4h 36m. Total distance: 233.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.5 miles on Cresson Bypass. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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 Eden, 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 2 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (FM 157 / South Cooper Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Eden, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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