Humble, TX to Arlington, TX is 245.7 miles and takes about 4h 26m via I 45, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you across the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward journey with a high percentage of highway travel. It's a solid option for a single-day trip, particularly if you're looking for efficiency and don't need to make many detours. Plan for a straightforward drive that primarily utilizes major roadways, keeping you moving without too many complications.
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
122.9 miles from Humble, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 45
203.1 mi
3h 28m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.1 mi
16m
FM 1960
7.1 mi
11m
Hardy Toll Road
6.3 mi
7m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.1 mi
6m
South Collins Street
3.9 mi
7m
Humble Westfield Road
0.8 mi
1m
East Abram Street
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 45
— 203.1 mi, about 3h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Humble, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on Herman Street
67 ft·3 sec·Herman Street
2
Turn right onto North Avenue C
36 ft·6 sec·North Avenue C
3
Turn left onto FM 1960 Business
0.4 mi·51 sec·1st Street
4
Continue on FM 1960 Business
0.8 mi·1 min·Humble Westfield Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto Townsen Boulevard
0.2 mi·28 sec·Townsen Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto FM 1960
0.8 mi·1 min·FM 1960
7
Continue on FM 1960
6.4 mi·9 min·FM 1960
Use the left lane.
8
Turn slight right
0.5 mi·1 min
9
Turn right onto West Hardy Road
148 ft·2 sec·West Hardy Road
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward HTR Toll NorthUse the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto HTR
6.3 mi·7 min·Hardy Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 45
203 mi·3 hr 28 min·I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 276AToward I 20 West: Fort WorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 20
15 mi·16 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 20
6.1 mi·6 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 451Toward Collins StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
0.1 mi·17 sec·East Interstate 20
18
Turn right onto South Collins Street
3.9 mi·7 min·South Collins Street
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto East Abram Street
0.6 mi·1 min·East Abram Street
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 26m duration, starting your drive in the morning from Humble, TX will comfortably get you to Arlington, TX before the evening. With only one recommended stop and a 203.1-mile longest stretch on I 45, you can easily break up the drive with a single planned pause for fuel or a quick stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the halfway point, as services can become more spread out on longer highway segments. This is a manageable one-day trip, so you have flexibility to depart when it suits you best.
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 122.9 miles from Humble, TX, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 203.1 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 54 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.9 miles or 2h 13m 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 34m
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 Humble, 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 Humble, TX
This is one driving day of about 245.7 miles and 4h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Humble, 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 45 for about 203.1 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 240.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.2 mi into trip|~2m in|Townsen Boulevard
Turn right onto Townsen Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
9.1 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the ramp toward HTR Toll North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward HTR Toll North
5
9.3 mi into trip|~16m in|HTR / Hardy Toll Road
Merge onto HTR / Hardy Toll Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
218.7 mi into trip|~3h 52m 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.
Exit 276A
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
7
240.8 mi into trip|~4h 16m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.13 one way
$74.25 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg86 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$40.64
$81.27
premium
$4.54
$43.87
$87.74
diesel
$5.61
$54.25
$108.49
Estimated Tolls: $0.50
Hardy Toll Road
(6.3 mi)$0.50
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73.7
0
$25.80
$11.79
Efficient EV
61.4
0
$21.50
$9.83
EV Truck/SUV
98.3
1
$34.40
$15.72
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Humble, TX
Late night
in Humble on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Arlington, TX
Late night
in Arlington on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 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
23 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 26m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the journey on major roads. You'll spend most of your time on I 45, experiencing a long, uninterrupted stretch of 203.1 miles. The character of the drive is largely consistent, characterized by open highway conditions for the majority of the trip. While FM 1960 and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway are part of the route, they are integrated into the overall highway experience, maintaining a steady pace.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 203.1 mi on I 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Townsen Boulevard.
Driving Effort5/10
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 245.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.2 miles (Townsen Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (HTR / Hardy Toll Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 4h 26m. Total distance: 245.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 203.1 miles on I 45. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.50 in tolls one way, starting with Hardy Toll Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 1.2 miles (Townsen Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (HTR / Hardy Toll Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Arlington, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
