Origin
Asherton, TX
Late night in Asherton on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Asherton, TX to Arlington, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 24m
Distance
409.4 mi
659 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 12m
★
6 AM
6h 25m
8 AM
6h 50m
10 AM
6h 34m
12 PM
6h 31m
3 PM
6h 35m
5 PM
6h 48m
8 PM
6h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Asherton, TX
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Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
This 409.4-mile journey from Asherton, TX, to Arlington, TX, is estimated to take about 6 hours and 24 minutes of driving time. Covering ground within the Great Plains region of Texas, this route is best tackled in a single day, though you'll want to budget for a full day of travel. The primary roads include FM 190 and I-35, with Purple Heart Trail also designated along the way. With a projected fuel cost of around $63 and a single recommended stop, this drive offers a straightforward path. The profile suggests a 'turn-heavy local drive,' so be prepared for a more engaging navigation experience than a pure interstate cruise.
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
204.7 miles from Asherton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FM 190 | — | — |
| I-35 | — | — |
| Purple Heart Trail | — | — |
| South Pan Am Expressway | — | — |
| North Pan Am Expressway | — | — |
| Highway 35 | — | — |
| South Jack Kultgen Expressway | — | — |
| I 35W | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
FM 190
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asherton, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on Carter Street
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Carter Street
2
Continue on FM 190
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
FM 190
3
Turn left
11 mi
·
14 min
4
At the end of the road, turn right
32 mi
·
47 min
5
Turn left onto I-35 Access Road East
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I-35 Access Road East
6
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
60 mi
·
1 hr
·
Purple Heart Trail
8
Continue on South Pan Am Expressway
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
South Pan Am Expressway
9
Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Pan Am Expressway
10
Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10 mi
·
13 min
·
South Pan Am Expressway
11
Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
12
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
13
Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Interstate Highway 35
14
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
48 mi
·
52 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
15
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
96 mi
·
1 hr 40 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
16
Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
17
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
45 mi
·
47 min
·
I 35W: Fort Worth
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 20 East: Dallas
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 20 East: Dallas
21
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
23
Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
24
Continue on West Interstate 20
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Interstate 20
25
Turn left onto South Cooper Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cooper Street
26
Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cooper Street
27
Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Pioneer Parkway
28
Turn left onto South Center Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Center Street
29
Continue on South Mesquite Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mesquite Street
30
Turn left onto East Abram Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Abram Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour 24-minute estimated duration, starting your drive from Asherton early in the morning is advisable to reach Arlington with daylight to spare. The route's 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll need to stay particularly vigilant with your GPS or maps, as the 409.4 miles will involve frequent adjustments. Plan for your single recommended stop strategically, perhaps around the halfway point, to refuel and stretch your legs. The $63 fuel cost is an estimate, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before departing Asherton, as services might be more spaced out on local roads compared to interstates. Keep an eye out for the Purple Heart Trail designation, which may offer a subtle acknowledgment of the route's history.
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 204.7 miles from Asherton, TX, or about 3h 12m into the drive.
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 90 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 204.7 miles or 3h 12m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Asherton, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Asherton, TX
This is one driving day of about 409.4 miles and 6h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Asherton, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
205 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 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 204.7 miles from Asherton, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.86 one way
$123.72 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
143 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $67.71 | $135.42 |
| premium | $4.54 | $73.10 | $146.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $90.39 | $180.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 143.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 122.8 | 1 | $42.99 | $19.65 |
| Efficient EV | 102.4 | 1 | $35.82 | $16.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 163.8 | 2 | $57.32 | $26.20 |
Gas CO2
143 kg
EV CO2
48 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.
Destination
Arlington, TX
Late night in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
9 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 24m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for much of this 409.4-mile trip, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads and state routes, rather than high-speed interstates. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the 'turn-heavy' nature indicates frequent changes in direction and potentially lower average speeds. This style of driving is more engaging and might offer a closer look at the Texas landscape, but it also requires constant attention to your navigation and surroundings. The route progresses through various local road systems as you make your way north.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: FM 190.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 24m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Asherton, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 6h 24m. Total distance: 409.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 24m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Arlington, 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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Asherton, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Arlington, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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