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Trip from Corrigan, TX to Arlington, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 9m
Distance
213.6 mi
344 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 57m
★
6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 16m
3 PM
4h 20m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corrigan, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Arlington, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Corrigan to Arlington is 213.6 miles and takes about 4 hours 9 minutes via US Highway 175 West and US 69, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, crossing Texas. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface roads as you head northwest. Given the relatively short duration, it’s a straightforward drive perfect for a single day, allowing for flexibility in departure time.
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
106.8 miles from Corrigan, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 175 West | 68.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 69 | 53.6 mi | 1h 3m |
| North Home Street | 21.8 mi | 24m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 21.1 mi | 22m |
| US Highway 175 | 20.8 mi | 22m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| South John Redditt Drive | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| South Collins Street | 3.9 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 175 West
— 68.5 mi, about 1h 14m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~5,659 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~615 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 102 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 Corrigan, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on US 287
39 ft
·
4 sec
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East 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto US 59
22 mi
·
24 min
·
North Home Street
3
Turn left onto FM 819
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
College Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
5
Merge onto Loop 287
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South John Redditt Drive
6
Turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Loop 287 Frontage Road
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
8
Merge onto US 69
54 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 69
9
Turn left onto US 175
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Alexander Boulevard
10
Continue on US 175
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Frankston Highway
11
Continue on US 175
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 175 West
12
Turn slight right
3.8 mi
·
4 min
13
Merge onto US 175
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pine Street
14
Continue on US 175
21 mi
·
22 min
·
US Highway 175
15
Continue on US 175 Bus
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Corsicana Street
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US Highway 175 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 20
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 20
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 451
Toward Collins Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Interstate 20
22
Turn right onto South Collins Street
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Collins Street
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto East Abram Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Abram Street
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Trip Plan
Consider departing Corrigan in the morning to make the most of daylight for your 4-hour drive. With only one recommended stop and a total distance under 215 miles, you have the flexibility to adjust your schedule. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $31, and plan your fill-up accordingly before heading into more developed areas. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is about 68.5 miles on US Highway 175 West, so ensure you have what you need before starting that segment.
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 106.8 miles from Corrigan, TX, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.5 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 47 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.8 miles or 2h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 23m
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 Corrigan, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Corrigan, TX
This is one driving day of about 213.6 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Corrigan, 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 US Highway 175 West for about 68.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.8 miles from Corrigan, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 175 West if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.5 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.
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 121.8 and 209 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
121.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
|
US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
180.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 29m 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.
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
5
181.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 31m in
|
I 20 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Merge onto I 20 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
208.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 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
5
209 mi into trip
|
~4h 1m in
|
South Collins Street
Turn right onto South Collins Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.23 one way
$64.45 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $36.46 | $72.93 |
| premium | $4.72 | $39.65 | $79.30 |
| diesel | $5.80 | $48.75 | $97.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.1 | 0 | $22.43 | $10.25 |
| Efficient EV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.69 | $8.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.4 | 1 | $29.90 | $13.67 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Corrigan, TX
Morning in Corrigan on Saturday
Local time
8:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Partly Cloudy
N 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 12:33AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 12:03AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Destination
Arlington, TX
Morning in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
8:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Clear
NNE 10 to 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 12:33AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 12:03AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston 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
3 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
4h 9m 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 route is mostly highway, with 77% of the drive on major roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 68.5 miles on US Highway 175 West before transitioning to other routes. As you approach Arlington, anticipate increased traffic and more frequent exits. The shift from highway to surface streets will be noticeable as you enter more populated areas.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68.5 mi on US Highway 175 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 175 West and US 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 121.8 miles in near US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 213.6 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 121.8 miles (US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 180.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.5 miles (I 20 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
748 ft
235 ft
Total Climb
766 ft
Total Descent
398 ft
Highest Point
748 ft
~198.3 mi in
Elevation Range
512 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Corrigan, 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 4h 9m. Total distance: 213.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 68.5 miles on US Highway 175 West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 121.8 miles (US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 180.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.5 miles (I 20 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Arlington, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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