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Trip from Arlington, TX to Laguna Park, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

85.5 mi

138 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 36m ★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m

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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Downtown Laguna Park, TX, TX

Laguna Park, TX

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Trip Overview

This 85.5-mile drive from Arlington, Texas, to Laguna Park, Texas, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 43 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, it's an economical option for a day trip. You'll primarily be on the South Freeway, West Elm Street, and Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. Since it's a relatively short drive and you'll be traversing within the Great Plains region of Texas, this route is best tackled in a single day, offering plenty of flexibility for departure times. The overall feel is practical, getting you to your destination efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

42.7 miles from Arlington, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Freeway 44.2 mi 46m
West Elm Street 11 mi 12m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway 10.3 mi 11m
State Highway 22 7.1 mi 10m
Old Highway 77 North 3.2 mi 4m
South Cooper Street 2.4 mi 4m
South Center Street 2 mi 4m
North Bosque Street 1.2 mi 1m
Longest stretch: South Freeway — 44.2 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Abram Street

93 ft · 8 sec · 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 · 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

10 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 437 Toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 35W South: Waco Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 35W

44 mi · 46 min · South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 370 Toward US 77 North, Spur 579: Hillsboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

276 ft · 7 sec
Toward US 77 North
14

Turn right onto Spur 579

3.2 mi · 4 min · Old Highway 77 North
15

Turn right onto TX 22; TX 171

11 mi · 12 min · West Elm Street
16

Continue on TX 22

0.7 mi · 58 sec · Jefferson Avenue
17

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 22

1.2 mi · 1 min · North Bosque Street
18

Continue on TX 22

7.1 mi · 10 min · State Highway 22
19

Turn right onto County Road 1812

418 ft · 11 sec · County Road 1812
20

Arrive at destination

County Road 1812

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 1 hour and 43-minute duration, this route offers great flexibility. You can depart in the morning to arrive by lunchtime or head out in the afternoon. There are no mandated stops suggested, but with a total distance of 85.5 miles and a longest stretch of 44.2 miles, consider a brief break around the halfway point if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $13, and plan your refueling accordingly. A practical tip: since this is a highway-heavy route, pay attention to potential traffic congestion during peak commuting hours around the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex before you even hit the main highway segments.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.7 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.2 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 19 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.7 miles or 51m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laguna Park, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Arlington, TX

This is one driving day of about 85.5 miles and 1h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Arlington, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Freeway for about 44.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Burleson, TX

43 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

Crowley, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Keene, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.7 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.

Bicentennial Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Crowley, Texas

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18172972201

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 61.2 — 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 | ~0m in | South Center Street

Turn right onto South Center Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
4.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | 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.
8
15.9 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 437 Toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
7
16.1 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35W South: Waco

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 35W South: Waco
8
61.2 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward US 77 North, Spur 579: Hillsboro

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 370 Toward US 77 North, Spur 579: Hillsboro

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.92 one way

$25.84 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $14.14 $28.28
premium $4.54 $15.27 $30.53
diesel $5.61 $18.88 $37.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.7 0 $8.98 $4.10
Efficient EV 21.4 0 $7.48 $3.42
EV Truck/SUV 34.2 0 $11.97 $5.47

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Arlington, TX

Morning in Arlington on Tuesday

Local time

7:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Mostly Clear

S 10 to 15 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 11:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 11:33PM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Laguna Park, TX

Morning in Laguna Park on Tuesday

Local time

7:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

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

17 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 43m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

Waco Mammoth National Monument

National Monument

Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...

21 mi from route ~53 min detour Free near mile 85.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for about 64% of this route. The majority of your time will be spent on well-maintained highways, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 44.2 miles on the South Freeway. While the profile is primarily highway, you'll encounter some local road segments as you transition through urban and suburban areas. The road character remains consistent for the most part, emphasizing efficient travel over scenic detours, making it a predictable and steady drive.

64% 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: 44.2 mi on South Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Freeway and West Elm Street. 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 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.5 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 0.1 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 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Laguna Park, TX, road signs point toward Denton and Spur 579: Hillsboro.

Denton

15.9 mi in | ~21m

Spur 579: Hillsboro

61.2 mi in | ~1h 10m

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

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 1h 43m. Total distance: 85.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 44.2 miles on South Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Laguna Park, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Laguna Park, TX before heading back.

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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