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Trip from Hebbronville, TX to Arlington, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 14m
Distance
433.2 mi
697 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 7m
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6 AM
8h 15m
8 AM
8h 30m
10 AM
8h 20m
12 PM
8h 19m
3 PM
8h 21m
5 PM
8h 30m
8 PM
8h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hebbronville, TX
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Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
This 433.2-mile drive from Hebbronville, TX, to Arlington, TX, will take approximately 8 hours and 14 minutes of driving time. With a projected fuel cost of around $65, this journey through the Great Plains region of Texas is best split over two days. You'll be navigating a mix of major highways, including the Purple Heart Trail, Pickle Parkway, and I-35W, with about half of the drive on highways. The recommended two-day pace allows for a more relaxed experience, avoiding a full day behind the wheel. This route offers a practical way to cover significant distance within the state.
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
216.6 miles from Hebbronville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 29m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 97.7 mi | 1h 39m |
| Pickle Parkway | 58.5 mi | 54m |
| I 35W | 45.1 mi | 47m |
| US 59 | 42.9 mi | 48m |
| North Smith Avenue | 40.4 mi | 1h |
| King David Drive | 31.8 mi | 39m |
| State Highway 80 North | 30.8 mi | 35m |
| State Highway 80 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 97.7 mi, about 1h 39m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 52 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 Hebbronville, TX and Arlington, TX.
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Start on West Galbraith Street
0.1 mi
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24 sec
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West Galbraith Street
2
Turn left onto TX 16; TX 359
40 mi
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1 hr
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North Smith Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 59; TX 44
1.4 mi
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1 min
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Riley Street
4
Turn left onto US 59
43 mi
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48 min
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US 59
5
Turn left onto US 281
11 mi
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14 min
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Nueces Street
6
Turn right onto TX 72
32 mi
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39 min
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King David Drive
7
Continue on TX 72; TX 239
0.8 mi
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1 min
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West Main Street
8
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
9
Continue on FM 792
8.4 mi
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10 min
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Helena Road
10
Turn straight onto TX 80
24 mi
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25 min
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State Highway 80
11
Continue on TX 80
1.0 mi
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2 min
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South Nixon Avenue
12
Continue on TX 80; TX 97
31 mi
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35 min
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State Highway 80 North
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Continue on US 183
10 mi
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11 min
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US 183
14
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi
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8 min
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South Colorado Street
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Continue on US 183
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16 sec
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United States Highway 183
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Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
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35 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
17
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.
18
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.
19
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.
20
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.
21
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.
22
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.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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42 sec
Exit 45B
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
Use the right lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
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58 sec
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
Use the slight left lane.
25
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.
26
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
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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25 sec
Exit 449A
Toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on West Interstate 20
0.3 mi
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24 sec
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West Interstate 20
29
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.
30
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.
31
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.
32
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.
33
Continue on South Mesquite Street
0.8 mi
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1 min
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South Mesquite Street
34
Turn left onto East Abram Street
0.1 mi
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26 sec
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East Abram Street
35
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 8-hour drive, consider departing early in the morning to maximize daylight hours. With a recommended two-day split, you can comfortably stop twice along the way, breaking up the 433.2 miles. Aim for your first overnight stop roughly halfway through your journey to ensure you don't overexert yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 97.7-mile stretch on the Purple Heart Trail, as services might be less frequent. Planning your stops in advance will help ensure you're well-rested and ready for the remaining drive.
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 216.6 miles from Hebbronville, TX, or about 4h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.7 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 95 miles or 2h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 216.6 miles or 4h 29m 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 216.6 miles or 4h 29m
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 7h 6m
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 Hebbronville, 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 Hebbronville, TX
Aim for roughly 217 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Arlington, TX
Aim for roughly 217 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Hebbronville, 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 Purple Heart Trail for about 97.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
217 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Montopolis, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
217 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Montopolis, TX after about 217 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 216.6 miles from Hebbronville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 217 miles or 4.1 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
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
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
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
Doris D Miller Park
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, ~10 min detour
Final third
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Waco, Texas
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 266.6 and 427.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
266.6 mi into trip
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~5h 16m 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
371.3 mi into trip
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~7h 4m 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
416.4 mi into trip
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~7h 51m 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
416.7 mi into trip
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~7h 52m 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
427.5 mi into trip
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~8h 3m 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
$59.33 one way
$118.67 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
152 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $66.28 | $132.55 |
| premium | $4.23 | $72.06 | $144.12 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $81.80 | $163.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$189–$299
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 151.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 130 | 1 | $45.49 | $20.79 |
| Efficient EV | 108.3 | 1 | $37.91 | $17.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 173.3 | 2 | $60.65 | $27.72 |
Gas CO2
152 kg
EV CO2
51 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.
Origin
Hebbronville, TX
Night in Hebbronville on Monday
Local time
9:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Cloudy
SE 15 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 8:11PM CDT until July 17 at 11:34PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 8:11PM CDT until July 17 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Arlington, TX
Night in Arlington on Monday
Local time
9:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 to 10 mph
33% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 8:11PM CDT until July 17 at 11:34PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 8:11PM CDT until July 17 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio 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.
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
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
8h 14m 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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 362.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with 50% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Purple Heart Trail and Pickle Parkway before merging onto I-35W. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll face is 97.7 miles on the Purple Heart Trail, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent travel. The profile suggests a mixed drive, indicating that while highway speeds will be common, you might also experience more varied road conditions as you transition between different segments of the journey. It's not a constant interstate grind, nor a purely rural backroad adventure.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.7 mi on Purple Heart Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 266.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 433.2 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 266.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 371.3 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 416.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
833 ft
155 ft
Total Climb
1,239 ft
Total Descent
1,187 ft
Highest Point
833 ft
~278.5 mi in
Elevation Range
678 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.
On the drive from Hebbronville, TX to Arlington, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
Waco
207.6 mi in
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~4h 20m
About the Cities
Starting in Hebbronville, TX
Full guide →Founded 1883
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?
Solo Traveler
8h 14m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 97.7 miles on Purple Heart Trail. 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 217 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 24 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 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 266.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 371.3 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 416.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.5 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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