Origin
Lasara, TX
Night in Lasara on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lasara, TX to Arlington, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 9m
Distance
488.7 mi
787 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$74
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 2m
★
6 AM
9h 10m
8 AM
9h 26m
10 AM
9h 16m
12 PM
9h 14m
3 PM
9h 16m
5 PM
9h 26m
8 PM
9h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lasara, TX
Thomas balabaud
Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
This 488.7-mile drive from Lasara, TX to Arlington, TX will take you approximately 9 hours and 9 minutes to complete. With a highway share of 65%, it's primarily a highway-focused trip, making it a solid candidate for a two-day journey to allow for comfortable stops and exploration. Your estimated fuel cost for this route is around $74. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region for both your departure and arrival points in Texas. Planning for at least two stops is recommended to break up the nearly 10-hour driving time.
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
244.4 miles from Lasara, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 97.7 mi | 1h 39m |
| I 69C | 70.2 mi | 1h 19m |
| Pickle Parkway | 58.5 mi | 54m |
| US 281 | 53.7 mi | 56m |
| I 35W | 45.1 mi | 47m |
| 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
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lasara, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on CR 2900
118 ft
·
5 sec
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County Road 2900 West
2
Turn right onto FM 1015
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 1015
3
At end of road, turn left onto TX 186
15 mi
·
26 min
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TX 186
4
Turn right onto US 281 Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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US 281 Frontage Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
6
Merge onto US 281
54 mi
·
56 min
·
US 281
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69C; US 281
70 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
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I 69C; US 281
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 281
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Nueces Street
9
Turn right onto TX 72
32 mi
·
39 min
·
King David Drive
10
Continue on TX 72; TX 239
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
11
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 72; TX 239
233 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
12
Continue on FM 792
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Helena Road
13
Turn straight onto TX 80
24 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 80
14
Continue on TX 80
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Nixon Avenue
15
Continue on TX 80; TX 97
31 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 80 North
16
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
17
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
South Colorado Street
18
Continue on US 183
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
United States Highway 183
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
20
Merge onto TX 130 Toll
59 mi
·
54 min
·
Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 35 North: Waco
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto I 35
65 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 35
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
45 mi
·
47 min
·
I 35W
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Use the slight left lane.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 45B
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
Use the right lane.
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
Use the slight left lane.
28
Merge onto I 20
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 449A
Toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on West Interstate 20
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Interstate 20
32
Turn left onto FM 157
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cooper Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
33
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 157
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cooper Street
Use the left lane.
34
Turn right onto Spur 303
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Pioneer Parkway
Use the right lane.
35
Turn left onto South Center Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Center Street
Use the left lane.
36
Continue on South Mesquite Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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South Mesquite Street
37
Turn left onto East Abram Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Abram Street
38
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Trip Plan
Given the 9-hour duration, splitting this drive over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight and make progress before your first planned stop. Consider breaking the journey roughly in half, perhaps around the 4-5 hour mark, to find accommodations and rest. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 97.7-mile stretch on the Purple Heart Trail, as services might be less frequent in certain sections. This planned approach will make the 488.7-mile trip much more manageable.
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 244.4 miles from Lasara, TX, or about 4h 51m 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 108 miles or 2h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 244.4 miles or 4h 51m 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 244.4 miles or 4h 51m
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 8h 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 Lasara, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
+
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 Lasara, TX
Aim for roughly 244 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Arlington, TX
Aim for roughly 244 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 108 miles from Lasara, 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
244 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 Austin, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
244 mi · about 4.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Austin, TX after about 244 miles or 4.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 108 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 244.4 miles from Lasara, 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 244 miles or 4.6 hours on the road.
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 235 decision points cluster between mile 322.1 and 483 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
322.1 mi into trip
|
~6h 11m 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
426.8 mi into trip
|
~7h 59m in
|
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
471.9 mi into trip
|
~8h 46m 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
472.2 mi into trip
|
~8h 47m 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
483 mi into trip
|
~8h 59m 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
$73.84 one way
$147.69 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
171 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $80.83 | $161.66 |
| premium | $4.54 | $87.25 | $174.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $107.90 | $215.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$74
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$204–$314
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 171 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $51 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 146.6 | 1 | $51.31 | $23.46 |
| Efficient EV | 122.2 | 1 | $42.76 | $19.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 195.5 | 2 | $68.42 | $31.28 |
Gas CO2
171 kg
EV CO2
57 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Arlington, TX
Night in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
S 10 to 15 mph
5% chance
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.
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
1 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
9h 9m 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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 406.3
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 predominantly highway experience on this route, with 65% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The Purple Heart Trail will feature the longest uninterrupted stretch at 97.7 miles, offering a significant portion of consistent driving before you transition to other main roads like I 69C and Pickle Parkway. While largely highway-focused, the mix of major routes suggests a steady pace for most of your journey. This drive is characterized by its efficiency rather than winding country roads.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 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?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Purple Heart Trail and I 69C. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 322.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 488.7 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 322.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 426.8 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 471.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Lasara, TX to Arlington, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
Waco
263.1 mi in
|
~5h 15m
About the Cities
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).
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 244 miles on day one.
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 322.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 426.8 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 471.9 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 9.2 hours each way, a round trip means 18.3 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.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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