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Trip from Arlington, TX to Hedwig Village, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 44m
Distance
262.2 mi
422 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
26 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 31m
★
6 AM
4h 44m
8 AM
5h 11m
10 AM
4h 54m
12 PM
4h 51m
3 PM
4h 55m
5 PM
5h 10m
8 PM
4h 36m
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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Hedwig Village, TX
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Trip Overview
Arlington, TX to Hedwig Village, TX is 262.2 miles and takes about 4h 44m via Julius Schepps Freeway, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Texas, traversing the Great Plains region for its entirety. Given the relatively short duration and mostly highway profile, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed. You'll be on major freeways for most of the drive, making for a straightforward transit between these two Texas cities.
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
131.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Julius Schepps Freeway | 224.1 mi | 3h 53m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 15.4 mi | 16m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| North Loop | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| South Collins Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Katy Freeway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| West Abram Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Piney Point Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Julius Schepps Freeway
— 224.1 mi, about 3h 53m
Traffic on I-45
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 40 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,183 veh/hr typical · worst 3,862
Quietest
2 AM
~397 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 100 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 Hedwig Village, 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
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 473C
Toward I 45 South: Houston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 45
224 mi
·
3 hr 53 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
518 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 51
Toward I 610
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
430 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 610 West: Airline Drive
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 610 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 610
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12
Toward Old Katy Road
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto West Loop North Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Loop North Frontage Road
17
Take the ramp
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 10; US 90
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Katy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Blalock Road, Echo Lane
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn straight onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road
353 ft
·
7 sec
·
Katy Freeway Frontage Road
22
Continue on Katy Freeway Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Katy Freeway Frontage Road
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
23
Turn right onto Piney Point Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Piney Point Road
24
Turn left onto Beinhorn Road
129 ft
·
3 sec
·
Beinhorn Road
25
Arrive at destination
Beinhorn Road
Trip Plan
For this 4h 44m drive, leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Hedwig Village comfortably. Since it's a single-day trip with a fuel cost around $38, planning one stop for gas and a quick break should suffice. The longest stretch without a significant break is over 224 miles, so consider stretching your legs during that part of the drive. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, especially as you get closer to the Houston metropolitan area, which can influence your arrival time.
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 131.1 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 224.1 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 58 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.1 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hedwig Village, 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 262.2 miles and 4h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 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 Julius Schepps Freeway for about 224.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
131 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 131.1 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Julius Schepps Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 224.1 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.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Navarro County Southbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
TA Express
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Walker County Southbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Walker County Northbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
TA Express
0.2 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
Rest Area
0.8 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.4 mi from route
The Woodlands Waterway
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
The Woodlands, Texas
Visit websiteThe Escape Game Houston (Galleria)
5.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~11 min detour
Home stretch
4.2 mi from route
~11 min detour
Houston, Texas
Hours: 8 am–12 pm
+17136365541
Visit websiteExitusVR
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~11 min detour
Home stretch
4.3 mi from route
~11 min detour
Houston, Texas
+17133440525
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 26.7 and 255.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
26.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 45 South: Houston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 473C
Toward I 45 South: Houston
7
251.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 27m in
Take the exit toward I 610
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward I 610
8
251.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 610 West: Airline Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 610 West: Airline Drive
8
251.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 610 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 610 West
7
255.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 33m in
Take the exit toward Old Katy Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward Old Katy Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.36 one way
$78.72 round trip
$3.81/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $43.55 | $87.10 |
| premium | $4.57 | $47.12 | $94.25 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $64.79 | $129.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
EV Charging Along Route
26 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Ennis, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Ennis, TX
Tesla
24 DCFC
Fort Worth, TX - Eastchase Parkway - Tesla Supercharger
Fort Worth, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Grand Prairie, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Grand Prairie, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
TA Bonnie View Road, Dallas, TX
Dallas, TX
BP_PULSE
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
Tesla: 7
eVgo Network: 6
Electrify America: 3
IONNA: 2
RACETRAC: 1
Non-Networked: 1
WALMART: 1
Blink Network: 1
ChargePoint Network: 1
BP_PULSE: 1
HYPERFUEL: 1
MERCEDES_BENZ: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.7 | 0 | $27.53 | $12.59 |
| Efficient EV | 65.6 | 0 | $22.94 | $10.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.9 | 1 | $36.71 | $16.78 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% 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 Friday
Local time
5:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Clear
SSE 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Hedwig Village, TX
Late night in Hedwig Village on Friday
Local time
5:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph
0% chance
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
1 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 44m 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?
Expect to be on highways for about 93% of this 262.2-mile trip. The longest continuous stretch on a freeway is 224.1 miles, primarily on the Julius Schepps Freeway. This means you'll experience a consistent cruising speed for the vast majority of your travel. As you approach your destination, you'll transition from the high-speed freeway environment to surface roads, with exits becoming more frequent.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 224.1 mi on Julius Schepps Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Julius Schepps Freeway and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 262.2 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 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 251.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 251.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
679 ft
72 ft
Total Climb
433 ft
Total Descent
964 ft
Highest Point
679 ft
~18.7 mi in
Elevation Range
607 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 Hedwig Village, 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 44m. Total distance: 262.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 224.1 miles on Julius Schepps Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 29 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 Hedwig Village, 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 29 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 251.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 251.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Hedwig Village, 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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