Trip from Arlington, TX to Kermit, 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 49m

Distance

380.6 mi

612 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

6h 37m ★

6 AM

6h 49m

8 AM

7h 12m

10 AM

6h 57m

12 PM

6h 55m

3 PM

6h 58m

5 PM

7h 11m

8 PM

6h 42m

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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Kermit, TX

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Arlington to Kermit, expect a 380.6-mile journey that typically takes about 6 hours and 49 minutes. This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, utilizing I-20 as your main artery before transitioning onto State Highway 302. Because the total travel time is under seven hours, you can comfortably complete this as a single-day trip without needing an overnight stop. Budgeting around $58 for fuel will cover your transit across the Great Plains. It is a straightforward, functional drive that gets you from the DFW area to West Texas efficiently, making it well-suited for travelers who prefer consistency over complex navigation.

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

190.3 miles from Arlington, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 21m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 20	299.7 mi	5h 4m
State Highway 302	40.4 mi	51m
West Freeway	15.5 mi	17m
Tom Landry Freeway	12 mi	15m
East 42nd Street	5.6 mi	6m
South Cooper Street	1.7 mi	3m
Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway	1.6 mi	2m
South Poplar Street	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 20 — 299.7 mi, about 5h 4m

Traffic on I-20

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 40 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

5 PM

~1,418 veh/hr typical · worst 1,763

Quietest

2 AM

~199 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

7.1×

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 Kermit, TX.

Start on West Abram Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Abram Street

Turn right onto FM 157

1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard

0.3 mi · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 30 West Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 30

12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 30; US 377

15 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 20

300 mi · 5 hr 4 min · I 20

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Toward Loop 338: Odessa

Turn left onto East Interstate 20

235 ft · 4 sec · East Interstate 20

Turn right onto Loop 338

0.7 mi · 53 sec · Southeast Loop 338

Continue on Loop 338

1.6 mi · 2 min · Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto State Highway 191 East

0.5 mi · 43 sec · State Highway 191 East

Use the left lane.

Continue on TX 191

5.6 mi · 6 min · East 42nd Street

Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn right onto Spur 450

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Kermit Highway

Use the right lane.

Continue on TX 302

40 mi · 51 min · State Highway 302

Continue on TX 302

0.5 mi · 48 sec · East Jim Sharp Boulevard

Turn right onto TX 18

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Poplar Street

Turn right onto TX 115

167 ft · 5 sec · East Austin Street

Turn right

111 ft · 8 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To keep your drive smooth, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the nearly seven hours of travel time. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and ensure you reach Kermit before the day is over. Since you will be covering such a long stretch on I-20, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the initial leg of the trip to avoid unnecessary stress in more remote sections. Because this route is highly efficient, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on traffic patterns around Arlington. A pro tip for this specific drive is to prioritize your rest break during the transition from the interstate to State Highway 302 to reset your focus for the final leg.

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 190.3 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 3h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 299.7 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 84 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 190.3 miles or 3h 21m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kermit, 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 380.6 miles and 6h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 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 I 20 for about 299.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Merkel, TX

190 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

Stephenville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sweetwater, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 190.3 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

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Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Abilene, Texas

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Odessa, Texas

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14325509696

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 338.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | FM 157 / South Cooper Street

Turn right onto FM 157 / South Cooper Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

2.3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Turn left toward I 30 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 30 West

2.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway

Merge onto I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

30.1 mi into trip | ~39m in | I 20

Merge onto I 20

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

338.5 mi into trip | ~5h 54m in | Spur 450 / Kermit Highway

At end of road, turn right onto Spur 450 / Kermit Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$52.13 one way

$104.26 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 133 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$58.23	$116.46
premium	$4.23	$63.31	$126.62
diesel	$4.80	$71.86	$143.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$52

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$77–$102

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 133.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	114.2	1	$39.96	$18.27
Efficient EV	95.2	1	$33.30	$15.22
EV Truck/SUV	152.2	1	$53.28	$24.36

Gas CO2

133 kg

EV CO2

45 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

Morning in Arlington on Sunday

Local time

10:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 5 mph 33% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 19 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

Kermit, TX

Morning in Kermit on Sunday

Local time

10:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 10 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 19 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

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

7 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

6h 49m 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?

Expect a high-speed experience, as 97% of this journey is spent on major highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-20, which accounts for a substantial 299.7-mile stretch of the trip. The road feels like a classic interstate grind, characterized by wide-open lanes that prioritize speed and efficiency over technical maneuvering. As you transition from the interstate onto State Highway 302, the atmosphere shifts slightly, but the focus remains on steady, uninterrupted progress. Be prepared for a long, consistent pace that demands focus but offers few surprises behind the wheel.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 299.7 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and State Highway 302. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near FM 157 / South Cooper Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 380.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (FM 157 / South Cooper Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

3,184 ft 604 ft

Total Climb

2,879 ft

Total Descent

622 ft

Highest Point

3,184 ft

~353.4 mi in

Elevation Range

2,580 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Arlington, TX to Kermit, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 338: Odessa along the way.

Loop 338: Odessa

329.8 mi in | ~5h 43m

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 website

iCafe

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 website

Starbucks

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Weatherford, TX

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00

Visit website

Starbucks

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Weatherford, TX

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Hutch's Pie and Sandwich Shop

Cafe

Near the start, short detour

First break 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Visit website

Site of Snake Saloon

Memorial

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Weatherford Inn and Suites

Hotel

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Weatherford, TX

Visit website

Dallas / Arlington KOA

Camp_site

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Westgate Motel

Motel

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 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 Kermit, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1938

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 49m. Total distance: 380.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 49m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 299.7 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 42 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 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 Kermit, 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 42 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.8 hours each way, a round trip means 13.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Kermit, 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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