Arlington, TX to Wolfforth, TX is 336.3 miles and takes about 5h 53m via I 20 and US 84, with a fuel budget near $48 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, mostly sticking to major highways for a straightforward trip. Given the relatively short duration, it's a feasible same-day excursion, but you'll want to be mindful of the longest stretch to plan your breaks. It's a practical choice if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground between these two Texas points.
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
168.1 miles from Arlington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
182.3 mi
3h 4m
US 84
74.5 mi
1h 14m
Highway 84
20 mi
19m
West Freeway
15.5 mi
17m
Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi
15m
East Highway 84
6.8 mi
6m
Loop 289
5.6 mi
6m
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 182.3 mi, about 3h 4m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 56 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,599 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,068
Quietest
2 AM
~199 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Wolfforth, 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·South Cooper Street
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard
0.3 mi·41 sec·West Lamar Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 30 WestUse the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 30
12 mi·15 min·Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 30; US 377
15 mi·17 min·West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 20
182 mi·3 hr 4 min·I 20
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi·19 sec·US 84
Exit 238AToward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US 84
10
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi·1 min·South Avenue F
11
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Avenue F
12
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi·38 sec·Ralls Road
13
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·17 sec·East 15th Street
14
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
15
Continue on US 84
20 mi·19 min·Highway 84
16
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
17
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
18
Continue on US 84
3.3 mi·4 min·Slaton Road
19
Turn left onto Southeast Loop 289
0.1 mi·16 sec·Southeast Loop 289
20
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
21
Merge onto Loop 289
5.6 mi·6 min·Loop 289
22
Take the exit onto Spur 327
0.6 mi·48 sec·Spur 327
Toward Spur 327: Brownfield
23
Keep slight left at fork onto Spur 327
1.9 mi·2 min·Spur 327
Toward Spur 327: Brownfield
24
Turn straight onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
0.2 mi·21 sec·Marsha Sharp Freeway
25
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
26
Merge onto US 62; US 82
2.4 mi·2 min·Marsha Sharp Freeway
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward FM 179: Wolfforth
28
Turn straight onto East Highway 62
178 ft·4 sec·East Highway 62
29
Turn right onto East 5th Street
0.3 mi·42 sec·East 5th Street
30
Turn right onto FM 179
263 ft·4 sec·Dowden Road
31
Arrive at destination
FM 179
Trip Plan
For this 5h 53m drive, leaving Arlington in the morning around 9 AM should get you to Wolfforth before dinner, allowing for a comfortable pace. The longest stretch without significant exits is 182.3 miles on I 20, so plan your fuel and rest stops before you enter that segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $48, it's a budget-friendly trip. Since it's a single-day drive, you have flexibility, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always wise, especially on the less populated stretches of US 84.
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 168.1 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 182.3 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 168.1 miles or 2h 58m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wolfforth, 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 336.3 miles and 5h 53m.
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 182.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 212.4 — 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|~1m in|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|~5m in
Turn left toward I 30 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 30 West
5
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.
5
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.
6
212.4 mi into trip|~3h 43m in|US 84
Take the exit onto US 84 toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.49 one way
$102.98 round trip
$3.89/gal25.4 MPG avg118 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.29
$56.83
$113.65
premium
$4.64
$61.41
$122.82
diesel
$6.18
$81.81
$163.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
100.9
1
$35.31
$16.14
Efficient EV
84.1
0
$29.43
$13.45
EV Truck/SUV
134.5
1
$47.08
$21.52
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.
Forecast as of Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Arlington, TX
Late night
in Arlington on Monday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 18 at 2:18AM CDT until October 20 at 7:32PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 2:12AM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Destination
Wolfforth, TX
Late night
in Wolfforth on Monday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Clear
SSW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 18 at 2:18AM CDT until October 20 at 7:32PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 2:12AM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville 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
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
5h 53m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for 94% of this 336.3-mile route, primarily on I 20. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 182.3 miles, all on I 20. Expect a predominantly rural cruising experience once you transition to US 84, with fewer exits compared to the interstate. The highway portion means you'll encounter straightforward driving with minimal deviations.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 182.3 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 84. 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 Effort10/10
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 21 significant decision points across 336.3 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 2.6 miles (I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,316 ft604 ft
Total Climb
2,913 ft
Total Descent
201 ft
Highest Point
3,316 ft
~336.3 mi in
Elevation Range
2,713 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 Wolfforth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Lubbock along the way.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 53m. Total distance: 336.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 182.3 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Wolfforth, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Wolfforth, TX before the return drive.
