This 165.6-mile drive from Hubbard, TX to Arlington, TX is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 3 minutes. You'll spend about 98% of your time on highways, making it a straightforward journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $25, it's an economical option for a quick getaway. This route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. The direct nature of this drive makes it a practical choice for those looking to cover ground efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82.8 miles from Hubbard, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 33m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 30
149.4 mi
2h 36m
US Highway 259 South
13.1 mi
19m
North Center Street
1.8 mi
4m
Wet N Wild Way
0.5 mi
<1m
West Abram Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 149.4 mi, about 2h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hubbard, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on US 259
13 mi·19 min·US Highway 259 South
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
3
Merge onto I 30
149 mi·2 hr 36 min·I 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 28BToward FM 157: Collins StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way
0.5 mi·59 sec·Wet N Wild Way
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto North Center Street
1.8 mi·4 min·North Center Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn right onto West Abram Street
297 ft·8 sec·West Abram Street
8
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration, leaving Hubbard, TX in the morning will comfortably get you to Arlington, TX by midday. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 149.4 miles on I-30, you can easily manage fuel and rest breaks as needed. The $25 fuel cost suggests a single fill-up might suffice, but always check your gauge. As you approach Arlington, pay attention to the transition from highway to local streets on North Center Street to avoid missing your turn.
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 82.8 miles from Hubbard, TX, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 149.4 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 36 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.8 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 28m
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 Hubbard, 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 Hubbard, TX
This is one driving day of about 165.6 miles and 3h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Hubbard, 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 I 30 for about 149.4 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 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 13.1 and 165.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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13.1 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
13.5 mi into trip|~20m in|I 30
Merge onto I 30
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
162.9 mi into trip|~2h 57m in
Take the exit toward FM 157: Collins Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28B
Toward FM 157: Collins Street
4
163.7 mi into trip|~2h 58m in|North Center Street
Turn left onto North Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
165.5 mi into trip|~3h 2m in|West Abram Street
Turn right onto West Abram Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.02 one way
$50.05 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$27.39
$54.78
premium
$4.54
$29.57
$59.13
diesel
$5.61
$36.56
$73.12
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.7
0
$17.39
$7.95
Efficient EV
41.4
0
$14.49
$6.62
EV Truck/SUV
66.2
0
$23.18
$10.60
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Hubbard, TX
Night
in Hubbard on Saturday
Local time
9:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Arlington, TX
Night
in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
9:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Nevada, TX
83 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
19 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
3h 3m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 experience for this 165.6-mile drive, with 98% of the route utilizing major roads. The majority of your travel will be on I-30, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch at 149.4 miles. This section will likely feel like a classic interstate cruise, designed for steady progress. You'll transition to US Highway 259 South and then North Center Street towards the end, offering a slight change in scenery as you approach your destination.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 149.4 mi on I 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and US Highway 259 South. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 13.1 miles in.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hubbard, TX to Arlington, TX is easy. At 3h 3m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 162.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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
The longest stretch is about 149.4 miles on I 30. 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 162.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Arlington, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
