Origin
Huntington, TX
Late night in Huntington on Tuesday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntington, TX to Arlington, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 53m
Distance
198.3 mi
319 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 40m
★
6 AM
3h 53m
8 AM
4h 19m
10 AM
4h 2m
12 PM
3h 59m
3 PM
4h 3m
5 PM
4h 17m
8 PM
3h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntington, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Huntington to Arlington, you are looking at a straightforward 198.3-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 53 minutes. This route is well-suited for a single-day trip, as it stays within the Great Plains region and avoids the need for an overnight stay. You should expect to spend roughly $30 on fuel to complete the trek. By utilizing a combination of US Highway 175 West, US 69, and the Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, you can maintain a steady pace across Texas. It is a practical, efficient drive that prioritizes connectivity over winding backroads, making it ideal if you want to reach your destination without excessive travel fatigue.
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
99.2 miles from Huntington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 175 West | 68.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 69 | 62.6 mi | 1h 14m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 21.1 mi | 22m |
| US Highway 175 | 20.8 mi | 22m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| South Collins Street | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| East Corsicana Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Kurth Drive | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 175 West
— 68.5 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on US 69
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
US 69
2
Turn right onto US 69 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chestnut Street
3
Turn straight
304 ft
·
11 sec
4
Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Timberland Drive
5
Turn left onto US 69 Bus; TX 103
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Kurth Drive
6
At end of road, turn left onto TX 103; Loop 287
0.6 mi
·
59 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
To make the most of your 3-hour and 53-minute transit, aim to leave during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway. Since the drive only requires one planned stop, you have plenty of flexibility to stretch your legs whenever you feel the need. Keep in mind that your $30 fuel budget is an estimate, so it is wise to fill up before leaving Huntington to ensure you have enough range for the full 198.3 miles. Because the route is relatively short, you can easily complete it in one go without worrying about complex scheduling. Prioritize keeping your eyes on the road during the 68.5-mile stretch on US Highway 175 West, as maintaining focus is key on these longer, steady segments.
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 99.2 miles from Huntington, TX, or about 1h 58m 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 44 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.2 miles or 1h 58m 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 9m
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 Huntington, 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 Huntington, TX
This is one driving day of about 198.3 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Huntington, 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
99 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.2 miles from Huntington, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 106.5 and 193.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
106.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m 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
165.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m 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
166.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 14m 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
193.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 43m 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
193.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 44m in
|
South Collins Street
Turn right onto South Collins Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.96 one way
$59.93 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $32.80 | $65.60 |
| premium | $4.54 | $35.41 | $70.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.78 | $87.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.5 | 0 | $20.82 | $9.52 |
| Efficient EV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.35 | $7.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.3 | 0 | $27.76 | $12.69 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Arlington, TX
Late night in Arlington on Tuesday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
S 10 to 15 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 4:14AM CDT until April 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 4:13AM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo 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
5 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
3h 53m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 87% of your time spent on major roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 68.5 miles on US Highway 175 West. The transition from smaller corridors to the Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway marks a shift in intensity as you approach the metro area. Expect a consistent experience behind the wheel, as the route balances long, open stretches with the busier traffic patterns synonymous with highway travel. Because the roads are primarily designed for efficiency, you can anticipate a predictable and smooth ride from start to finish.
87% 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?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 175 West and US 69. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 106.5 miles in near US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 198.3 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 106.5 miles (US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 165.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.3 miles (I 20 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Huntington, 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 3h 53m. Total distance: 198.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). 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.
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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 106.5 miles (US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 165.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.3 miles (I 20 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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