Origin
Buna, TX
Night in Buna on Saturday
Local time
11:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buna, 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
5h 1m
Distance
303 mi
488 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 48m
★
6 AM
5h 2m
8 AM
5h 29m
10 AM
5h 11m
12 PM
5h 9m
3 PM
5h 13m
5 PM
5h 27m
8 PM
4h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buna, TX
Mark Direen
Arlington, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 303-mile journey from Buna, Texas, to Arlington, Texas, is designed for a single day of driving, estimated to take about 5 hours and 1 minute. You'll be navigating primarily on Highway 63 and Highway 69, with segments on East Denman Avenue contributing to a more local feel. With a projected fuel cost of around $46, this drive is an economical choice for a quick trip. The route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. Given its manageable duration and cost, this is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in one go.
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
151.5 miles from Buna, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 63 | — | — |
| Highway 69 | — | — |
| East Denman Avenue | — | — |
| South Chestnut Street | — | — |
| South Timberland Drive | — | — |
| Kurth Drive | — | — |
| Loop 287 Frontage Road | — | — |
| Alexander Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 63
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buna, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on the route
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
the route
2
Turn right
34 mi
·
38 min
3
Turn left
1.6 mi
·
1 min
4
Turn right onto State Highway 63
31 mi
·
46 min
·
State Highway 63
5
Take the ramp right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge slight left onto United States Highway 69
19 mi
·
20 min
·
United States Highway 69
7
Continue on East Denman Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Denman Avenue
8
Turn right onto South Chestnut Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chestnut Street
9
Turn straight
305 ft
·
11 sec
10
Turn straight onto South Timberland Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Timberland Drive
11
Turn left onto Kurth Drive
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Kurth Drive
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Loop 287 Frontage Road
13
Take the ramp straight
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
14
Merge slight left
54 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
15
Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Alexander Boulevard
16
Continue on Frankston Highway
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Frankston Highway
17
Continue on US Highway 175 West
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 175 West
18
Turn slight right
3.8 mi
·
4 min
19
Merge slight left onto East Pine Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pine Street
20
Continue on US Highway 175
21 mi
·
22 min
·
US Highway 175
21
Continue on East Corsicana Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Corsicana Street
22
Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US Highway 175 West
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20 West: Fort Worth
24
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
25
Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
26
Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Collins Street
27
Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Interstate 20
28
Turn right onto South Collins Street
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Collins Street
29
Turn left onto East Abram Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Abram Street
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Buna to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop, plan it strategically for a meal or a quick break. The fuel cost is estimated at $46, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Buna to avoid unnecessary stops for gas. Keep an eye out for the transitions between Highway 63 and Highway 69, as these intersections will be key points in your navigation. The 'turn-heavy' nature of this route means paying close attention to road signs and your GPS.
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 151.5 miles from Buna, TX, or about 2h 30m 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 67 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.5 miles or 2h 30m 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 7m
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 Buna, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Buna, TX
This is one driving day of about 303 miles and 5h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Buna, 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
152 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 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 151.5 miles from Buna, 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
$45.78 one way
$91.57 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $50.11 | $100.23 |
| premium | $4.54 | $54.10 | $108.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $66.90 | $133.80 |
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: 106 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.9 | 1 | $31.81 | $14.54 |
| Efficient EV | 75.8 | 0 | $26.51 | $12.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.2 | 1 | $42.42 | $19.39 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 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.
Destination
Arlington, TX
Night in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
11:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Palestine, TX
152 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
4 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 1m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 303-mile trip, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This means you'll be experiencing more frequent turns and potentially navigating through smaller towns and local roads rather than long stretches of uninterrupted highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, suggesting a more dynamic driving experience with frequent changes in scenery and road conditions. This type of route often offers a more grounded perspective of the areas you're passing through, with opportunities to see local life unfold.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Highway 63.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 1m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Buna, 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 5h 1m. Total distance: 303 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
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.
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 Buna, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.1 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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