Dimmitt, TX to Arlington, TX is 409.2 miles and takes about 7h 10m via US 84 and US 385, with a fuel budget near $62 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive will take you across the heart of Texas, transitioning from the open landscapes of the Great Plains to the bustling Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Given the 7-hour estimated drive time, it's a manageable one-day trip, but be prepared for a predominantly highway experience. Plan your departure to maximize daylight hours for this straightforward journey.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
204.6 miles from Dimmitt, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 84
216.6 mi
3h 40m
US Highway 84
73.9 mi
1h 14m
US 385
42.4 mi
44m
East Highway 84
26.9 mi
26m
West Freeway
15.2 mi
17m
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi
15m
Slaton Road
4.8 mi
6m
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 216.6 mi, about 3h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dimmitt, TX and Arlington, TX.
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Start on TX 86
172 ft·8 sec·East Bedford Street
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Turn left onto US 385
1.1 mi·1 min·South Broadway
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Turn right onto US 385
21 mi·22 min·US 385
4
Turn straight onto North Main Street
0.1 mi·11 sec·North Main Street
5
Continue on US 385
5.8 mi·5 min·US 385
6
Turn straight onto US 385
16 mi·16 min·US 385
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 385; Loop 430
2.3 mi·3 min·East Delano Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto US 84
34 mi·35 min·US 84
9
Merge onto US 84
4.0 mi·4 min·Avenue Q
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 84
4.8 mi·6 min·Slaton Road
11
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
12
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
13
Continue on US 84
20 mi·20 min·East Highway 84
14
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
15
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·16 sec·East 15th Street
16
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi·37 sec·Ralls Road
17
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi·2 min·North Avenue F
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US Highway 84
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
183 mi·3 hr 5 min·US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: AbileneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30
15 mi·17 min·West Freeway
Exit 421Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort WorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 30
12 mi·15 min·Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 27AToward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn right onto North Cooper Street
0.7 mi·1 min·North Cooper Street
24
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
0.4 mi·49 sec·West Randol Mill Road
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto North Center Street
1.0 mi·2 min·North Center Street
Use the right lane.
26
Turn right onto West Abram Street
297 ft·8 sec·West Abram Street
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Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Trip Plan
With a driving time of just over 7 hours, it's entirely feasible to complete this trip in a single day. Aim for an early morning departure from Dimmitt, TX, to ensure you have ample daylight and can make your recommended 2 stops comfortably. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 216.6-mile stretch on US 84, as services might be less frequent. The $62 fuel estimate provides a good baseline for budgeting, but always factor in potential price fluctuations.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 204.6 miles from Dimmitt, TX, or about 3h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 216.6 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 90 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 204.6 miles or 3h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 1m
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 Dimmitt, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dimmitt, TX
This is one driving day of about 409.2 miles and 7h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Dimmitt, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 84 for about 216.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 43.7 and 407.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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43.7 mi into trip|~46m in|US 385; Loop 430 / East Delano Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 385; Loop 430 / East Delano Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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196.3 mi into trip|~3h 26m in|US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
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379.3 mi into trip|~6h 32m in|I 30 / West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
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406.8 mi into trip|~7h 5m in
Take the exit toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
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 27A
Toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
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407.8 mi into trip|~7h 7m in|West Randol Mill Road
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.83 one way
$123.66 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg143 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$67.68
$135.36
premium
$4.54
$73.06
$146.12
diesel
$5.61
$90.35
$180.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 143.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
122.8
1
$42.97
$19.64
Efficient EV
102.3
1
$35.81
$16.37
EV Truck/SUV
163.7
2
$57.29
$26.19
Gas CO2
143 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Dimmitt, TX
Morning
in Dimmitt on Tuesday
Local time
8:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Arlington, TX
Morning
in Arlington on Tuesday
Local time
8:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°F
Roscoe, TX
205 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
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 10m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for 95% of this 409.2-mile route. Your journey will largely unfold on US 84 and US 385, offering a consistent pace for most of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 216.6 miles on US 84, so settle in for some sustained driving. While the scenery remains consistent with the Great Plains region for much of the drive, the approach to Arlington signals a clear shift as you near the urban environment.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 216.6 mi on US 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and US Highway 84. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 43.7 miles in near US 385; Loop 430 / East Delano Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
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 409.2 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 43.7 miles (US 385; Loop 430 / East Delano Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 196.3 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 379.3 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 10m. Total distance: 409.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 10m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 216.6 miles on US 84. 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 43.7 miles (US 385; Loop 430 / East Delano Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 196.3 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 379.3 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.3 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.
