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Trip from Arlington, TX to Lorenzo, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 43m
Distance
313.7 mi
505 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 30m
★
6 AM
5h 44m
8 AM
6h 10m
10 AM
5h 53m
12 PM
5h 50m
3 PM
5h 54m
5 PM
6h 9m
8 PM
5h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Lorenzo, TX
Jack Paschalidis
Trip Overview
Arlington, TX to Lorenzo, TX is 313.7 miles and takes about 5h 43m via US 81 and US Highway 82 West, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Texas, moving from the Great Plains region to another part of the Great Plains. It's a straightforward, single-day drive primarily on major highways. You'll find this route to be a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently without many detours. Consider this if you're looking for a no-fuss drive with predictable road conditions.
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
156.9 miles from Arlington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 81 | 102.7 mi | 1h 48m |
| US Highway 82 West | 93.5 mi | 1h 38m |
| US 82 | 49.1 mi | 55m |
| West Highway 82 | 24.4 mi | 25m |
| US Highway 82 | 17.1 mi | 17m |
| I 820 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| I 820 TEXpress | 3.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 81
— 102.7 mi, about 1h 48m
Traffic on I-30
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 2 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~4,470 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~418 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 50 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 Lorenzo, TX.
1
Start on West Abram Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Abram Street
2
Turn right onto FM 157
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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South Cooper Street
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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West Lamar Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 30 West
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 30
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 21B
Toward I 820 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 820
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 820
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 820
Toward I 820 West
Use the slight left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 820 Express West
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 820 TEXpress
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 35W Express North: Denton
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 35W TEXpress
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 35W TEXpress
14
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto US 81; US 287
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 81; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 81; US 287
101 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
US 81; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto US 82
49 mi
·
54 min
·
US 82
Toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
18
Take the exit onto US 82
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 82
Toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
19
Turn right onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 82
20
Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
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North Main Street
21
Turn right onto US 82; TX 114
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East California Street
22
Continue on US 82; TX 114
93 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
US Highway 82 West
23
Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi
·
25 min
·
West Highway 82
24
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
25
Continue on US 82; TX 114
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 82
26
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
27
Continue on US 82; TX 114
8.3 mi
·
8 min
·
US Highway 82
28
Turn right onto FM 378
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Harrison Avenue
29
Turn right onto 4th Street
70 ft
·
3 sec
·
4th Street
30
Arrive at destination
4th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 43m duration, leaving Arlington, TX in the morning should allow you to reach Lorenzo, TX with plenty of daylight to spare. You'll have one recommended stop, and with the longest stretch being just over 100 miles, you can easily plan a break around that point. The fuel cost is estimated at $50, so keep that in mind for your budget. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time slightly if needed, but a morning start is ideal for maximizing daylight.
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 156.9 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 2h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.7 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 69 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.9 miles or 2h 55m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lorenzo, 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 313.7 miles and 5h 43m.
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 81 for about 102.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
157 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 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 156.9 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.7 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.
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Crosby County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Wise County Northbound
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Texas Travel Information Center at Wichita Falls
2.1 mi from route
Tornado Terry's Family Amusement Center
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~12 min detour
First break
4.7 mi from route
~12 min detour
Fort Worth, Texas
Hours: Closed
+18174316121
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 21.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
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
7
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 820 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21B
Toward I 820 North
7
12.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 820
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 toward I 820 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 820 West
7
18.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35W Express North: Denton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35W Express North: Denton
7
21.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
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.
Toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.97 one way
$85.93 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
110 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $47.99 | $95.99 |
| premium | $4.23 | $52.18 | $104.36 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $59.23 | $118.46 |
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: 109.8 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 | 94.1 | 1 | $32.94 | $15.06 |
| Efficient EV | 78.4 | 0 | $27.45 | $12.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.5 | 1 | $43.92 | $20.08 |
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.
Origin
Arlington, TX
Night in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
10:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Partly Sunny
S 10 to 15 mph
15% chance
Live forecast
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
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:14AM CDT until July 17 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Destination
Lorenzo, TX
Night in Lorenzo on Sunday
Local time
10:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 mph
23% chance
Live forecast
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
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:14AM CDT until July 17 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
102°F
Henrietta, TX
157 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
8 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 43m 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 97% of the drive on main roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 102.7 miles on US 81 before transitioning to US Highway 82 West. Expect consistent cruising for most of the trip, with minimal time spent on surface roads. The density of exits will likely be higher at the beginning and end of your drive, with more open road driving in between.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.7 mi on US 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 81 and US Highway 82 West. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 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 20 significant decision points across 313.7 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 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (I 820): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,167 ft
604 ft
Total Climb
2,757 ft
Total Descent
193 ft
Highest Point
3,167 ft
~313.7 mi in
Elevation Range
2,564 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Lorenzo, TX, road signs point toward Denton, Abilene and Lubbock.
Denton
18.5 mi in
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~26m
Abilene
125.3 mi in
|
~2h 19m
|
via US 82
Lubbock
174 mi in
|
~3h 14m
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via US 82
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 Lorenzo, 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 5h 43m. Total distance: 313.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 102.7 miles on US 81. 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.
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 Lorenzo, 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 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (I 820): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lorenzo, 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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