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Trip from Brownsville, TX to Arlington, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 1m
Distance
531.4 mi
855 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$73
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 52m
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6 AM
10h 1m
8 AM
10h 19m
10 AM
10h 7m
12 PM
10h 6m
3 PM
10h 8m
5 PM
10h 18m
8 PM
9h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownsville, TX
Eddie O.
Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
Brownsville, TX to Arlington, TX is 531.4 miles and takes about 10h 1m via U.S. Highway 77, Purple Heart Trail, and Pickle Parkway, with a fuel budget near $77 and is best split over 2 days. This long-haul drive keeps you within Texas, traversing the Great Plains region for its entirety. Given the duration, planning for an overnight stop is advisable to avoid an excessively long day behind the wheel. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward drive connecting South Texas to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
265.7 miles from Brownsville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Highway 77 | 126.7 mi | 2h 20m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 97.7 mi | 1h 39m |
| Pickle Parkway | 58.5 mi | 54m |
| I 35W | 45.1 mi | 47m |
| US Highway 181 South | 40.2 mi | 45m |
| State Highway 80 North | 30.8 mi | 35m |
| State Highway 80 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| I 37 | 19.7 mi | 19m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Highway 77
— 126.7 mi, about 2h 20m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 26 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,461 veh/hr typical · worst 3,169
Quietest
2 AM
~387 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.4×
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 Brownsville, TX and Arlington, TX.
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Start on US 77 Business
0.3 mi
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40 sec
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East Washington Street
2
Turn right onto East 7th Street
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1 min
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East 7th Street
3
Turn left onto North Frontage Road
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20 sec
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North Frontage Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
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54 sec
Toward I 69E North, US 77 North, US 83 North
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 69E; US 77; US 83
11 mi
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12 min
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North Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 69E; US 77; US 83
102 mi
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1 hr 53 min
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U.S. Highway 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
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14 sec
8
Merge onto I 69E; US 77
1.2 mi
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1 min
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I 69E; US 77
9
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
12 mi
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12 min
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U.S. Highway 77
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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34 sec
11
Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road
485 ft
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17 sec
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US Highway 77 Frontage Road
12
Turn right onto County Road 10
1.0 mi
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4 min
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County Road 10
13
Turn left onto County Road 79
4.0 mi
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15 min
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County Road 79
14
Turn left onto County Road 18
0.2 mi
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43 sec
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County Road 18
15
Turn sharp right
1.1 mi
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2 min
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
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57 sec
17
Merge onto US 77
2.3 mi
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2 min
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Driscoll Bypass
18
Continue on US 77
13 mi
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14 min
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U.S. Highway 77
19
Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E
1.4 mi
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1 min
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I 37; US 77; I 69E
20
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
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1 min
21
Continue on I 37
18 mi
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18 min
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I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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32 sec
Toward TX 359: Mathis, Skidmore
23
Turn right onto TX 359
12 mi
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16 min
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State Highway 359
24
At end of road, turn left onto US 181
0.8 mi
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55 sec
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South 8th Street
25
Continue on US 181
40 mi
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45 min
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US Highway 181 South
26
Continue on US 181
1.2 mi
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1 min
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South Sunset Strip Drive
27
Turn right onto TX 72; TX 239
0.8 mi
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1 min
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West Main Street
28
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 72; TX 239
233 ft
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3 sec
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East Main Street
29
Continue on FM 792
8.4 mi
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10 min
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Helena Road
30
Turn straight onto TX 80
24 mi
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25 min
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State Highway 80
31
Continue on TX 80
1.0 mi
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2 min
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South Nixon Avenue
32
Continue on TX 80; TX 97
31 mi
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35 min
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State Highway 80 North
33
Continue on US 183
10 mi
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11 min
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US 183
34
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi
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8 min
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South Colorado Street
35
Continue on US 183
0.2 mi
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16 sec
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United States Highway 183
36
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
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35 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
37
Merge onto TX 130 Toll
59 mi
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54 min
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Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
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49 sec
Toward I 35 North: Waco
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
39
Merge onto I 35
65 mi
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1 hr 6 min
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Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Continue on I 35
6.6 mi
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7 min
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South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi
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33 min
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Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
45 mi
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47 min
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I 35W
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Use the slight left lane.
43
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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42 sec
Exit 45B
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
Use the right lane.
44
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
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58 sec
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
Use the slight left lane.
45
Merge onto I 20
5.7 mi
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6 min
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Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
4.6 mi
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4 min
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Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
47
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 449A
Toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Continue on West Interstate 20
0.3 mi
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24 sec
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West Interstate 20
49
Turn left onto FM 157
1.0 mi
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1 min
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South Cooper Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
50
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 157
1.7 mi
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2 min
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South Cooper Street
Use the left lane.
51
Turn right onto Spur 303
0.5 mi
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50 sec
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West Pioneer Parkway
Use the right lane.
52
Turn left onto South Center Street
1.2 mi
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2 min
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South Center Street
Use the left lane.
53
Continue on South Mesquite Street
0.8 mi
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1 min
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South Mesquite Street
54
Turn left onto East Abram Street
0.1 mi
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26 sec
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East Abram Street
55
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Trip Plan
Given the 10-hour estimated drive time, this trip is best tackled over two days. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight for the first leg. With two recommended stops, you can break up the 531.4 miles into manageable segments. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 126.7-mile stretch on U.S. Highway 77, as services might be spaced further apart. Planning your overnight location roughly halfway will make the drive more relaxed.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 265.7 miles from Brownsville, TX, or about 5h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126.7 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 117 miles or 2h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 265.7 miles or 5h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 265.7 miles or 5h 17m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 52m
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 Brownsville, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brownsville, TX
Aim for roughly 266 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Arlington, TX
Aim for roughly 266 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 117 miles from Brownsville, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Highway 77 for about 126.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
175 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Overnight Options
Night 1
266 mi · about 5h in
A practical overnight split lands near San Antonio, TX after about 266 miles or 5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 117 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 265.7 miles from Brownsville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before U.S. Highway 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 126.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 266 miles or 5 hours on the road.
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.
Hill County Northbound Rest Area
0 mi from route
San Patricio County Southbound Rest Area
0 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Hill County Southbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Kenedy County Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Texas Travel Information Center at Harlingen
0.1 mi from route
San Patricio County Northbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Circle K
0.1 mi from route
Bell County Northbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Bell County Southbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Walburg Travel Center & Food Court
0.2 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Washington Plaza
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Brownsville, Texas
Hours: Open 24 hours
+19565422064
Visit websiteStillman House Museum
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Brownsville, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+19565415560
Visit websiteGladys Porter Zoo
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Brownsville, Texas
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+19565467187
Visit websiteSouthern Pacific Linear Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Brownsville, TX
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+19565422064
Visit websiteChildren's Museum of Brownsville
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Brownsville, TX
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+19565489300
Visit websiteLincoln Park
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Brownsville, Texas
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+19569974875
Visit websiteGet Air Trampoline Park
4.2
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, short detour
1.8 mi from route
~4 min detour
Brownsville, Texas
Hours: 10 am–8 pm
+19564293782
Visit websiteTony Gonzalez Park
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, short detour
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Brownsville, Texas
Hours: Closed
+19565416202
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 335 decision points cluster between mile 364.7 and 525.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
364.7 mi into trip
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~7h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 North: Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Waco
7
469.5 mi into trip
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~8h 50m in
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I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
7
514.6 mi into trip
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~9h 37m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 45B
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
7
514.9 mi into trip
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~9h 38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 East: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
8
525.6 mi into trip
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~9h 50m in
Take the exit toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
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.
Exit 449A
Toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$72.79 one way
$145.57 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
186 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $81.30 | $162.60 |
| premium | $4.23 | $88.39 | $176.78 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $100.34 | $200.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$73
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$203–$313
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 185.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $56 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 159.4 | 1 | $55.80 | $25.51 |
| Efficient EV | 132.9 | 1 | $46.50 | $21.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 212.6 | 2 | $74.40 | $34.01 |
Gas CO2
186 kg
EV CO2
62 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
Brownsville, TX
Morning in Brownsville on Sunday
Local time
9:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Partly Sunny
SE 17 mph
5% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 4:47PM CDT until July 16 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 4:46PM CDT until July 16 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
Arlington, TX
Morning in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
9:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph
37% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 4:47PM CDT until July 16 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 4:46PM CDT until July 16 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
5 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
10h 1m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 439.8
View on nps.gov
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
National Historical Park
On May 8, 1846, U.S. and Mexican troops clashed on the prairie of Palo Alto. The battle was the first in a two-year long war that changed the map of North America. Although the two countries have deve...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Padre Island National Seashore
National Seashore
Protecting sixty-six miles of wild coastline along the Gulf of America, the narrow barrier island is home to one of the last intact coastal prairie habitats in the United States. Along the hypersaline...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
$25
near mile 91.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 73% of this 531.4-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 126.7 miles on U.S. Highway 77. Expect to transition from highway cruising to more varied road conditions as you cover the 10-hour duration. The route involves a mix of high-speed travel and potentially more local road segments.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
55 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 126.7 mi on U.S. Highway 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Highway 77 and Purple Heart Trail. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 364.7 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 33 significant decision points across 531.4 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 364.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 469.5 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 514.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
756 ft
6 ft
Total Climb
985 ft
Total Descent
417 ft
Highest Point
756 ft
~379.6 mi in
Elevation Range
750 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 Brownsville, TX and Arlington, TX, road signs point toward Skidmore and Waco.
Skidmore
171 mi in
|
~3h 25m
Waco
305.8 mi in
|
~6h 6m
About the Cities
Starting in Brownsville, TX
Full guide →Founded 1849
Located at the southernmost tip of Texas, Brownsville is a popular location for Mexican and American beach tourists. It is part of the Rio Grande Valley, a four-county region known for its abundance in citrus fruit production and Winter Texan population. The city features a combination of different climate regimes: Gulf Coast plains and the Great Plains. There is a lot to do in this city: historical museums, art galleries, beaches, birding locations and natural wildlife refuges. As Brownsville is a border town, its culture is predominantly Hispanic.
Top landmarks
- • USS Cabot — 1943 Independence-class aircraft carrier
- • Fort Brown — Texas, a former US Amy post
- • Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park — historic site in Brownsville (vicinity), Cameron County, Texas
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 126.7 miles on U.S. Highway 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 266 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 32 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 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 32 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 364.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 469.5 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 514.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument, Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park and Padre Island National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.0 hours each way, a round trip means 20.0 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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