Trip from Arlington, TX to Groves, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 8m

Distance

315.6 mi

508 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 55m ★

6 AM

6h 8m

8 AM

6h 34m

10 AM

6h 17m

12 PM

6h 15m

3 PM

6h 18m

5 PM

6h 32m

8 PM

6h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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suburban city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Arlington, TX

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Groves, TX

Mark Direen

Trip Overview

Arlington, TX to Groves, TX is 315.6 miles and takes about 6h 8m via US Highway 69 South, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward path between North Texas and the southeastern part of the state. Expect a largely highway-focused experience that should be manageable for a single day of travel. If you're looking for a direct connection with minimal complexity, this route fits the bill.

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

157.8 miles from Arlington, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m 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
US 69	26.1 mi	28m
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

Longest stretch: US Highway 69 South — 63.3 mi, about 1h 11m

Traffic on I-20

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

7 AM

~5,669 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~614 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

9.2×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Groves, TX.

Start on West Abram Street

93 ft · 8 sec · West Abram Street

Continue on West Abram Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Abram Street

Turn right

153 ft · 6 sec

Use the right lane.

Turn slight right onto South Collins Street

4.1 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto East Interstate 20

0.3 mi · 28 sec · East Interstate 20

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 20 East Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 20

5.9 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 20

21 mi · 22 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 479B Toward US 175 East: Kaufman Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 175

59 mi · 1 hr 3 min · C F Hawn Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 175 Bus

151 ft · 9 sec · US Highway 175 West

Turn left onto US 175 Bus; TX 31 Bus

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Corsicana Street

Continue on US 175 Bus

21 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175 East

Continue on US 175

2.0 mi · 3 min · West Pine Street

Continue on US 175

13 mi · 14 min · US Highway 175

Continue on US 175

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Frankston Highway

Continue on US 175

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Alexander Boulevard

At end of road, turn right onto US 69

3.3 mi · 4 min · North Jackson Street

Continue on US 69

9.5 mi · 10 min · US Highway 69 North

Continue on US 69

3.4 mi · 3 min · North Dickinson Drive

Continue on US 69

9.3 mi · 10 min · US Highway 69 South

Continue on US 69

1.5 mi · 1 min · North Marcus Street

Continue on US 69

11 mi · 13 min · US Highway 69 South

Continue on US 69

15 mi · 19 min · Rusk Street

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

Continue on Loop 287

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

Turn right onto US 69 Bus

2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive

Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus; TX 103

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Timberland Drive

Turn left onto US 69 Bus

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Chestnut Street

Turn left onto US 69 Bus

39 mi · 43 min · East Denman Avenue

Continue on US 69

3.0 mi · 3 min · North Wheeler Avenue

Continue on US 69

6.7 mi · 7 min · US Highway 69 North

Continue on US 69

2.9 mi · 3 min · North Magnolia Street

Continue on US 69; US 287

42 mi · 48 min · US Highway 69 South

Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287

9.5 mi · 10 min · US 69; US 96; US 287

Keep slight right at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287

3.1 mi · 4 min · Eastex Freeway

Toward Houston, Port Arthur

Take the exit onto US 69; US 96; US 287

17 mi · 18 min · US 69; US 96; US 287

Exit 849 Toward US 69 South, US 96 South, US 287 South: Port Arthur

Turn left onto 39th Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · 39th Street

Turn left onto 9th Avenue

0.3 mi · 47 sec · 9th Avenue

Turn right onto Highway 73

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Highway 73

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Toward TX 73 East

Merge onto TX 73

1.0 mi · 1 min · TX 73

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward Groves

Turn straight onto West Parkway Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · West Parkway Street

Turn slight left onto 39th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · 39th Street

Arrive at destination

39th Street

Trip Plan

Given the roughly 6-hour drive time, starting your trip in Arlington, TX early in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight. You'll have one primary route, US Highway 69 South, for the majority of the trip. While there's only one suggested stop in the data, consider a brief break around the halfway point to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on longer highway stretches like the 63.3-mile segment on US Highway 69 South, and plan your refueling accordingly. The estimated fuel cost is around $46.

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 157.8 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 3h 1m 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 69 miles or 1h 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 157.8 miles or 3h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Groves, 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 315.6 miles and 6h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 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.

city in Cherokee County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jacksonville, TX

158 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

Seagoville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jacksonville, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 157.8 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US Highway 69 South if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.3 miles.

Hours: 4–8 pm

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Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 295.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4.8 mi into trip | ~9m in | East Interstate 20

Turn left onto East Interstate 20

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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

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

292.5 mi into trip | ~5h 38m in | US 69; US 96; US 287 / Eastex Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287 / Eastex Freeway toward Houston, Port Arthur

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Houston, Port Arthur

295.6 mi into trip | ~5h 42m in | US 69; US 96; US 287

Take the exit onto US 69; US 96; US 287 toward US 69 South, US 96 South, US 287 South: Port Arthur

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 849 Toward US 69 South, US 96 South, US 287 South:...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.23 one way

$86.45 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 110 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$48.28	$96.57
premium	$4.23	$52.50	$104.99
diesel	$4.80	$59.59	$119.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 110.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	94.7	1	$33.14	$15.15
Efficient EV	78.9	0	$27.62	$12.62
EV Truck/SUV	126.2	1	$44.18	$20.20

Gas CO2

110 kg

EV CO2

37 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.

Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Arlington, TX

Afternoon in Arlington on Sunday

Local time

12:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

92°F

Partly Sunny

S 10 to 15 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 12:39PM CDT until July 17 at 12:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 12:33PM CDT until July 17 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Destination

Groves, TX

Afternoon in Groves on Sunday

Local time

12:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

92°F

Mostly Sunny

S 5 to 10 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 12:39PM CDT until July 17 at 12:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 12:33PM CDT until July 17 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

99°F

Jacksonville, TX

158 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

6h 8m 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?

With 71% of the drive on highways, you'll spend most of your time on the open road. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 63.3 miles along US Highway 69 South. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface streets as you approach your destination, likely noticing a change in traffic density. The C F Hawn Freeway and East Denman Avenue will be your final segments.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

47 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 21 significant decision points across 315.6 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

604 ft 10 ft

Total Climb

213 ft

Total Descent

807 ft

Highest Point

604 ft

Elevation Range

594 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Arlington, TX and Groves, TX, road signs point toward Houston and Port Arthur.

Houston

292.5 mi in | ~5h 38m | via US 69; US 96; US 287

Port Arthur

292.5 mi in | ~5h 38m | via US 69; US 96; US 287

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 Groves, 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 6h 8m. Total distance: 315.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 8m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

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 Groves, 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Groves, 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, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Arlington, TX to Groves, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-20

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Picnic Area

Pilot Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

Petro Stopping Centers

QuikTrip

Imagination Station

Roger's Park

World’s Largest Working Fire Hydrant

Beaumont Children's Museum

Beaumont Escape Room

Colorado Canyon

Tilt Studio Beaumont

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Arlington, TX

Groves, TX

Same local time

Very similar conditions

6h 8m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Arlington, TX

Arriving in Groves, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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