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Trip from Bevil Oaks, TX to Arlington, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 44m
Distance
291.5 mi
469 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 31m
★
6 AM
5h 44m
8 AM
6h 11m
10 AM
5h 53m
12 PM
5h 51m
3 PM
5h 55m
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.
Bevil Oaks, TX
Hector Portillo
Arlington, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Bevil Oaks, TX to Arlington, TX is 291.5 miles and takes about 5h 44m via I 45, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Texas. With 86% of the route on highways, you'll find it’s a quick connection between these two points. Plan for a single-day excursion that prioritizes efficiency over extensive sightseeing.
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
145.8 miles from Bevil Oaks, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 45 | 178.2 mi | 2h 59m |
| TX 105 | 49.3 mi | 1h 10m |
| West Southline Street | 15.2 mi | 22m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 15.1 mi | 16m |
| East Houston Street | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| Willis Waukegan Road | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| FM 2432 | 5.1 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
I 45
— 178.2 mi, about 2h 59m
Traffic on I-45
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
1 PM
~1,643 veh/hr typical · worst 2,385
Quietest
2 AM
~247 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 88 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 Bevil Oaks, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on Sweetgum Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sweetgum Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto TX 105
49 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
TX 105
Use the left / right lanes.
3
At end of road, turn right onto TX 105; TX 321
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
East Houston Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto TX 105 Business; Loop 573
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Washington Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn right onto TX 105 Business
15 mi
·
22 min
·
West Southline Street
6
Turn right onto Willis Waukegan Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Willis Waukegan Road
7
Continue on FM 2432
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
FM 2432
8
Turn right onto TX 75
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Danville Street
9
Continue on TX 75
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North State Highway 75
10
Turn left onto Calvary Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Calvary Road
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge onto I 45
178 mi
·
2 hr 59 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 276A
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 20
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 20
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 451
Toward Collins Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Interstate 20
18
Turn right onto South Collins Street
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Collins Street
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto East Abram Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Abram Street
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Trip Plan
For this 5h 44m drive, leaving Bevil Oaks in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. The longest stretch without a major break is 178.2 miles on I 45, so consider a quick stop before or after this segment. With a fuel cost estimated around $42, it's a budget-friendly trip for a single day. Keep an eye on traffic as you get closer to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, especially if traveling during peak hours.
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 145.8 miles from Bevil Oaks, TX, or about 3h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 178.2 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 64 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.8 miles or 3h 10m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bevil Oaks, 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 Bevil Oaks, TX
This is one driving day of about 291.5 miles and 5h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Bevil Oaks, 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 45 for about 178.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 145.8 miles from Bevil Oaks, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 45 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 178.2 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.
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
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
TA Express
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Navarro County Northbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
TA Express
0.2 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Walker County Southbound Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Walker County Northbound Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Navarro County Southbound Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.6 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.7 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.8 mi from route
Rest Area
0.8 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 286.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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TX 105
At end of road, turn right onto TX 105
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
7
50.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
TX 105; TX 321 / East Houston Street
At end of road, turn right onto TX 105; TX 321 / East Houston Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
56.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
TX 105 Business; Loop 573 / Washington Avenue
Turn left onto TX 105 Business; Loop 573 / Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
264.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 276A
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
7
286.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 34m in
Take the exit toward Collins Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 451
Toward Collins Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.63 one way
$89.26 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.29 | $49.26 | $98.51 |
| premium | $4.64 | $53.23 | $106.45 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $70.91 | $141.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.5 | 1 | $30.61 | $13.99 |
| Efficient EV | 72.9 | 0 | $25.51 | $11.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116.6 | 1 | $40.81 | $18.66 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 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
Bevil Oaks, TX
Morning in Bevil Oaks on Monday
Local time
6:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Sunny
NE 5 mph
0% chance
Live 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
Arlington, TX
Morning in Arlington on Monday
Local time
6:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph
0% chance
Live 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
25 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 44m 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 drive is predominantly highway, with 86% of the 291.5 miles on major roads like I 45. You’ll experience a long stretch of 178.2 miles on I 45 before transitioning to surface streets. Expect consistent cruising for the majority of your trip, with the final segment involving West Southline Street and other local roads as you approach your destination.
86% 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: 178.2 mi on I 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and TX 105. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near TX 105.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 291.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.1 miles (TX 105): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.3 miles (TX 105; TX 321 / East Houston Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.5 miles (TX 105 Business; Loop 573 / Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
639 ft
25 ft
Total Climb
937 ft
Total Descent
358 ft
Highest Point
639 ft
~270.7 mi in
Elevation Range
614 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Bevil Oaks, TX
Full guide →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 5h 44m. Total distance: 291.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 178.2 miles on I 45. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 26 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.
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 26 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (TX 105): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.3 miles (TX 105; TX 321 / East Houston Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.5 miles (TX 105 Business; Loop 573 / Washington Avenue): 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 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, 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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