Love's Travel Stop
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Trip from Arlington, TX to Kountze, 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 14m
Distance
270.2 mi
435 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 1m
★
6 AM
5h 14m
8 AM
5h 41m
10 AM
5h 24m
12 PM
5h 21m
3 PM
5h 25m
5 PM
5h 40m
8 PM
5h 6m
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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Kountze, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
Arlington, TX to Kountze, TX is 270.2 miles and takes about 5h 14m via C F Hawn Freeway and US Highway 69 South, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward trip through Texas. You'll encounter a mix of highway cruising and surface streets, making it a manageable one-day excursion. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short driving time, this route is ideal for a quick transition between locations.
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
135.1 miles from Arlington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| C F Hawn Freeway | 58.8 mi | 1h 3m |
| US Highway 69 South | 50.4 mi | 57m |
| 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:
C F Hawn Freeway
— 58.8 mi, about 1h 3m
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 Kountze, 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
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US Highway 175 West
12
Turn left onto US 175 Bus; TX 31 Bus
2.5 mi
·
4 min
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West Corsicana Street
13
Continue on US 175 Bus
21 mi
·
22 min
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US Highway 175 East
14
Continue on US 175
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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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
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Frankston Highway
17
Continue on US 175
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Alexander Boulevard
18
At end of road, turn right onto US 69
3.3 mi
·
4 min
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North Jackson Street
19
Continue on US 69
9.5 mi
·
10 min
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US Highway 69 North
20
Continue on US 69
3.4 mi
·
3 min
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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
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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
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Loop 287 Frontage Road
27
Continue on Loop 287
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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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
30 mi
·
33 min
·
US Highway 69 South
36
Turn left onto East Brown Street
258 ft
·
12 sec
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East Brown Street
37
Turn left onto South Cherry Street
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Cherry Street
38
Arrive at destination
South Cherry Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 14m duration, leaving Arlington, TX in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Kountze, TX with plenty of daylight. Plan for one stop along the way to stretch your legs or grab a quick bite; the route data suggests this is sufficient pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you transition from the freeway system onto US Highway 69 South, as services can become more spread out. The total fuel cost is estimated at $41, so budget accordingly for your trip.
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 135.1 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.8 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 59 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.1 miles or 2h 35m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kountze, 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 270.2 miles and 5h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 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 C F Hawn Freeway for about 58.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
135 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 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 135.1 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.
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
2.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
2.5 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 32.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.01 one way
$74.02 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $41.34 | $82.68 |
| premium | $4.23 | $44.94 | $89.89 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $51.02 | $102.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.1 | 1 | $28.37 | $12.97 |
| Efficient EV | 67.6 | 0 | $23.64 | $10.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.1 | 1 | $37.83 | $17.29 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 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
Late night in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
1:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:59PM CDT until July 19 at 6:17PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Kountze, TX
Late night in Kountze on Sunday
Local time
1:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:59PM CDT until July 19 at 6:17PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
76°F
Jacksonville, TX
135 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
3 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 14m 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 route is mostly highway, with 67% of the drive on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 58.8 miles along C F Hawn Freeway. You'll transition from the freeway to US Highway 69 South, where the exits will become less frequent as you move into more rural cruising territory. Expect to spend about 5 hours and 14 minutes covering the 270.2 miles.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.8 mi on C F Hawn Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on C F Hawn Freeway and US Highway 69 South. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
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 270.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (East Interstate 20): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
672 ft
83 ft
Total Climb
200 ft
Total Descent
720 ft
Highest Point
672 ft
~19.3 mi in
Elevation Range
589 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 websiteBoiling King Crab
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
Cuisine: seafood
ABC Seafood
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
Cuisine: seafood
Cafe 360
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
3.3 mi from route
~8 min detour
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 websiteSubway
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.1 mi from route
Cuisine: sandwich
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 websiteDas 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
Mega Wedgie
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
2.2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Wahoo Racer
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
General Braxton Bragg, C. S. A.
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.1 mi from route
Pine Lodge # 642, A. F. & A. M.
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.2 mi from route
First United Methodist Church of Kountze
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.2 mi from route
Kirby-Hill House
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
First Baptist Church of Kountze
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Hardin County
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Dallas / Arlington KOA
Camp_site
Near the start, short detour
2.6 mi from route
~7 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 Kountze, TX
Full guide →Founded 1881
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 14m. Total distance: 270.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.8 miles on C F Hawn Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 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.
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 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (East Interstate 20): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Kountze, 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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