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Trip from Arlington, TX to Ozona, 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
6h 20m
Distance
337.6 mi
543 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
12 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 8m
★
6 AM
6h 20m
8 AM
6h 45m
10 AM
6h 29m
12 PM
6h 27m
3 PM
6h 30m
5 PM
6h 44m
8 PM
6h 13m
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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Ozona, TX
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Trip Overview
Arlington, TX to Ozona, TX is 337.6 miles and takes about 6h 20m via I 20 and US Highway 277 South, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward, mostly highway transit. It's a single-day trip that gets you from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex down into the Edwards Plateau area of Texas. Plan for a mostly uninterrupted drive, so pack snacks or plan your meal stop strategically.
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
168.8 miles from Arlington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 137.3 mi | 2h 19m |
| US Highway 277 South | 78.6 mi | 1h 24m |
| Main Street | 28.6 mi | 42m |
| US Highway 67 South | 22.7 mi | 25m |
| US 67 | 20.3 mi | 24m |
| West Freeway | 15.5 mi | 17m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 12 mi | 15m |
| US 277 | 10.3 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 137.3 mi, about 2h 19m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 48 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,819 veh/hr typical · worst 2,291
Quietest
2 AM
~200 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.1×
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 Ozona, TX.
1
Start on West Abram Street
0.4 mi
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1 min
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West Abram Street
2
Turn right onto FM 157
1.7 mi
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3 min
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South Cooper Street
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard
0.3 mi
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41 sec
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West Lamar Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
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37 sec
Toward I 30 West
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 30
12 mi
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15 min
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Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 30; US 377
15 mi
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17 min
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West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 20
137 mi
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2 hr 19 min
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I 20
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
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1 min
Exit 283A
Toward US 83 South, US 277 South: San Angelo, Ballinger, Anson
9
Merge onto US 83; US 277
2.5 mi
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2 min
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Winters Freeway
10
Take the exit onto US 277
1.1 mi
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2 min
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US 277
Toward US 277 South: San Angelo
11
Turn right onto US 277
79 mi
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1 hr 24 min
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US Highway 277 South
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 277
0.4 mi
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56 sec
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US 277
Toward US 67 South, US 277 South: San Angelo
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 277
8.7 mi
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10 min
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US 277
Toward US 67 South, US 277 South: San Angelo
14
Take the exit onto US 67
1.3 mi
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2 min
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US 67
Toward US 67 South: Mertzon
15
Turn right onto US 67
1.1 mi
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1 min
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Sherwood Way
16
Continue on US 67
23 mi
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25 min
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US Highway 67 South
17
Continue on US 67
4.5 mi
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5 min
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United States Highway 67
18
Continue on US 67
19 mi
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21 min
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US 67
19
Continue on US 67
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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Reagan Street
20
Turn left onto TX 163
29 mi
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42 min
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Main Street
21
Continue on TX 163
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Avenue E
22
Turn left onto Loop 466
264 ft
·
7 sec
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11th Street
23
Turn right onto Avenue D
10 ft
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0 sec
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Avenue D
24
Arrive at destination
Avenue D
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 20m estimated drive time, leaving Arlington early in the morning, around 8 AM, should get you to Ozona by mid-afternoon. With only one recommended stop and a highway share of 90%, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. The longest stretch is 137.3 miles on I 20, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before departing or plan your refueling stop before that segment. Consider US Highway 277 South for a potential lunch break as it leads directly into Ozona.
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 168.8 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 3h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137.3 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 74 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.8 miles or 3h 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ozona, 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 337.6 miles and 6h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 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 137.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
169 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 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 168.8 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 137.3 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.
Picnic Area
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I-20 Westbound Picnic Area
0 mi from route
I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Eastland County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Eastland County Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Callahan County Westbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
White Settlement Museum
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
White Settlement, Texas
Hours: 10 am–3 pm
+18172469719
Visit websiteParamount Theatre
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Abilene, Texas
+13256769620
Visit websiteAdamson-Spalding Storybook Garden
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Abilene, Texas
Visit website12th Armored Division Memorial
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
Abilene, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+13256776515
Visit websiteThe Discovery Center & Truth Bookstore
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
Abilene, Texas
Hours: 1–5 pm
+13256735050
Visit websiteMiddle Concho Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, ~9 min detour
Final third
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
San Angelo, Texas
Hours: Open 24 hours
+13256574279
Visit websitePlay Street Museum - Fort Worth
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~12 min detour
First break
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Fort Worth, Texas
Hours: 8:30 am–8 pm
+18179302577
Visit websiteUltimate Air Trampoline Park
4.3
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Later in the drive, ~12 min detour
Final third
4.6 mi from route
~12 min detour
San Angelo, Texas
Hours: 4–8 pm
+13252278130
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 250.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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FM 157 / South Cooper Street
Turn right onto FM 157 / South Cooper Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
2.3 mi into trip
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~5m in
Turn left toward I 30 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 30 West
6
167.4 mi into trip
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~2h 58m in
Take the exit toward US 83 South, US 277 South: San Angelo, Ballinger, Anson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 283A
Toward US 83 South, US 277 South: San Angelo, B...
6
250.2 mi into trip
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~4h 28m in
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US 277
Keep slight right at fork onto US 277 toward US 67 South, US 277 South: San Angelo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 67 South, US 277 South: San Angelo
6
250.6 mi into trip
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~4h 29m in
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US 277
Keep slight left at fork onto US 277 toward US 67 South, US 277 South: San Angelo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 67 South, US 277 South: San Angelo
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.24 one way
$92.48 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
118 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $51.65 | $103.30 |
| premium | $4.23 | $56.16 | $112.31 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $63.75 | $127.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
EV Charging Along Route
12 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Fort Worth, TX - Eastchase Parkway - Tesla Supercharger
Fort Worth, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Fort Worth, TX - Whitmore Street - Tesla Supercharger
Fort Worth, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Fort Worth, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Fort Worth, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Haltom City, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Haltom City, TX
Tesla
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
Arlington, TX - East Bardin Road - Tesla Supercharger
Arlington, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Steak 'n Shake - Tesla Supercharger
Arlington, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Tesla: 7
Electrify America: 2
IONNA: 1
eVgo Network: 1
ChargePoint Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101.3 | 1 | $35.45 | $16.20 |
| Efficient EV | 84.4 | 0 | $29.54 | $13.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 135 | 1 | $47.26 | $21.61 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% 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
Evening in Arlington on Monday
Local time
6:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
101°F
Sunny
S 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 1:00PM CDT until July 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 12:46PM CDT until July 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Ozona, TX
Evening in Ozona on Monday
Local time
6:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Sunny
S 5 to 10 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 1:00PM CDT until July 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 12:46PM CDT until July 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
99°F
Albany, TX
169 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
11 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 20m 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?
This route is 90% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 137.3 miles on I 20. You'll transition from I 20 to US Highway 277 South, and eventually to Main Street as you enter Ozona. Expect a steady cruising experience with minimal urban merging or complex intersections until you reach your destination.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 137.3 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US Highway 277 South. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near FM 157 / South Cooper Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 337.6 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 0.4 miles (FM 157 / South Cooper Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 167.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,658 ft
604 ft
Total Climb
2,712 ft
Total Descent
965 ft
Highest Point
2,658 ft
~313.5 mi in
Elevation Range
2,054 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 Ozona, TX, road signs point toward Ballinger and Anson.
Ballinger
167.4 mi in
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~2h 58m
Anson
167.4 mi in
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~2h 58m
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 Ozona, TX
Full guide →Founded 1891
Ozona, "The Biggest Little Town in the World," is an unincorporated town in Texas, about an hour south-west of San Angelo. It is the county seat (in fact, sole town) of Crockett County.
Top landmarks
- • Crockett County Courthouse — historic place in Ozona, Crockett County, Texas
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 20m. Total distance: 337.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 20m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 137.3 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 21 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 Ozona, 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 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 167.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Ozona, 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, 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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