Origin
Comfort, TX
Morning in Comfort on Tuesday
Local time
7:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Comfort, TX to Arlington, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 19m
Distance
268.6 mi
432 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 6m
★
6 AM
5h 19m
8 AM
5h 46m
10 AM
5h 29m
12 PM
5h 26m
3 PM
5h 30m
5 PM
5h 45m
8 PM
5h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Comfort, TX
Thomas balabaud
Arlington, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Spanning 273.6 miles, this journey from Comfort to Arlington takes approximately 4 hours and 48 minutes of driving time. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, it functions best as a focused, single-day trip. Budgeting about $42 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the drive. Both your starting point and destination reside within the Great Plains region of Texas, ensuring a consistent geographical feel throughout the journey. While you could technically push through in one go, planning for at least one stop will help keep you alert for the duration of the trip.
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
134.3 miles from Comfort, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North US Highway 281 | 97.9 mi | 1h 48m |
| East US Highway 290 | 27.2 mi | 30m |
| Northeast Big Bend Trail | 24 mi | 27m |
| Chisholm Trail Parkway | 21.3 mi | 23m |
| US Highway 87 | 20.9 mi | 24m |
| South US Highway 281 | 17.1 mi | 22m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 15.4 mi | 16m |
| State Highway 220 | 12.8 mi | 18m |
Longest stretch:
North US Highway 281
— 97.9 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Comfort, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 87 Bus
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 87
3
Turn right onto Friendship Lane
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Friendship Lane
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 290
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Main Street
5
Continue on US 290
27 mi
·
30 min
·
East US Highway 290
6
Continue on US 290
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
7
Turn left onto Spur 356
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Nugent Avenue
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 281
16 mi
·
17 min
·
North US Highway 281
9
Continue on US 281
17 mi
·
22 min
·
South US Highway 281
10
Continue on US 281
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
South Water Street
11
Continue on US 281
20 mi
·
21 min
·
North US Highway 281
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 183; US 190; US 281
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Key Avenue
13
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
North US Highway 281
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 281
43 mi
·
49 min
·
North US Highway 281
15
Continue on US 281
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Rice Street
16
Continue on US 281
19 mi
·
20 min
·
North US Highway 281
17
Continue on US 281
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Walnut Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto TX 6
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
West 2nd Street
19
Continue on TX 6
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East 2nd Street
20
Turn left onto TX 220
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cedar Street
21
Continue on TX 220
13 mi
·
18 min
·
State Highway 220
22
Merge onto US 67
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 67
23
Continue on US 67
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Northeast Big Bend Trail
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward TX 171, CTP: Nolan River Road, County Road 1216
25
Continue on West Katherine P Raines Drive
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Katherine P Raines Drive
26
Turn left onto CTP
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Chisholm Trail Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
Use the slight right lane.
28
Merge onto I 20
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 449A
Toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on West Interstate 20
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Interstate 20
32
Turn left onto FM 157
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cooper Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
33
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 157
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cooper Street
Use the left lane.
34
Turn right onto Spur 303
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Pioneer Parkway
Use the right lane.
35
Turn left onto South Center Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Center Street
Use the left lane.
36
Continue on South Mesquite Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mesquite Street
37
Turn left onto East Abram Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Abram Street
38
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 4 hour and 48 minute drive, try to depart early in the morning to avoid local traffic bottlenecks often found on surface streets. Since the route is entirely local, build in at least one significant break to stretch your legs and reset after navigating the frequent turns. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $42 estimate is based on the distance, but local driving patterns can sometimes impact efficiency. Given the lack of high-speed highway segments, remain patient with your travel time and prioritize safety over speed. A helpful tip for this specific route is to double-check your navigation apps frequently, as the reliance on local roads like Friendship Lane and East Main Street involves more turns than a standard interstate trek.
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 134.3 miles from Comfort, TX, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.9 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 59 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134.3 miles or 2h 39m 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 20m
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 Comfort, 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 Comfort, TX
This is one driving day of about 268.6 miles and 5h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Comfort, 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 North US Highway 281 for about 97.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 134.3 miles from Comfort, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before North US Highway 281 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 174.4 and 264.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
174.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 24m in
|
TX 6 / West 2nd Street
At end of road, turn right onto TX 6 / West 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
224.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 25m in
Take the exit toward TX 171, CTP: Nolan River Road, County Road 1216
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 171, CTP: Nolan River Road, County Ro...
6
246.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 50m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
8
262.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 8m 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
6
264.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 11m in
|
FM 157 / South Cooper Street
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 157 / South Cooper Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.59 one way
$81.17 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $44.42 | $88.85 |
| premium | $4.54 | $47.96 | $95.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.30 | $118.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.6 | 0 | $28.20 | $12.89 |
| Efficient EV | 67.2 | 0 | $23.50 | $10.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107.4 | 1 | $37.60 | $17.19 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Morning in Arlington on Tuesday
Local time
7:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
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 19m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 37.7
Park Closure: Texas White House Complex Closure
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that trades the monotony of high-speed interstates for a more hands-on experience behind the wheel. With a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire 273.6 miles navigating surface streets and local routes like Highway 87, Friendship Lane, and East Main Street. This technical layout requires your full attention, as the road character demands constant adjustments rather than cruising on autopilot. Without long, uninterrupted stretches, the drive maintains a steady, engaging pace that keeps you actively involved in the navigation process from start to finish.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.9 mi on North US Highway 281.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North US Highway 281 and East US Highway 290. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 174.4 miles in near TX 6 / West 2nd Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 20 significant decision points across 268.6 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 174.4 miles (TX 6 / West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 224.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 246.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Comfort, TX to Arlington, TX, road signs begin pointing toward County Road 1216 along the way.
County Road 1216
224.4 mi in
|
~4h 25m
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 19m. Total distance: 268.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 97.9 miles on North US Highway 281. 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 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 174.4 miles (TX 6 / West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 224.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 246.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.6 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Arlington, TX
More from Comfort, TX
More trips to Arlington, TX
Explore more options from Comfort, TX or browse trips ending in Arlington, TX.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse TX road trips.