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Trip from Levelland, TX to Arlington, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 19m

Distance

359.1 mi

578 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 7m ★
6 AM
6h 19m
8 AM
6h 44m
10 AM
6h 28m
12 PM
6h 26m
3 PM
6h 29m
5 PM
6h 43m
8 PM
6h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Texas, USA

Levelland, TX

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suburban city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Arlington, TX

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Trip Overview

This 359-mile drive from Levelland, TX to Arlington, TX will take approximately 5 hours and 17 minutes of driving time. It's a very manageable one-day trip, keeping your fuel costs around $55 for the journey. You'll primarily be navigating local roads, including Avenue H, Highway 114, and 19th Street, with no significant highway mileage. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local drive rather than a high-speed interstate transit. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect consistent, open landscapes throughout your travels.

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

179.5 miles from Levelland, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 84 183 mi 3h 5m
US Highway 84 73.9 mi 1h 14m
East Highway 84 26.9 mi 26m
West State Highway 114 17.2 mi 18m
West Freeway 15.2 mi 17m
Tom Landry Freeway 12.3 mi 15m
Loop 289 8.2 mi 9m
19th Street 4.8 mi 6m
Longest stretch: US 84 — 183 mi, about 3h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Levelland, TX and Arlington, TX.

1

Start on TX 114 Bus

13 ft · 8 sec · Houston Street
2

Turn left onto Avenue H

0.5 mi · 1 min · Avenue H
3

At end of road, turn right onto TX 114

17 mi · 18 min · West State Highway 114
4

Continue on TX 114

3.0 mi · 3 min · Highway 114
5

Continue on TX 114

4.8 mi · 6 min · 19th Street
6

Turn right onto West Loop 289

0.5 mi · 57 sec · West Loop 289
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
8

Merge onto Loop 289

8.2 mi · 9 min · Loop 289
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward US 84: Slaton, Post
10

Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Southeast Loop 289
11

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 17 sec
12

Merge onto US 84

2.9 mi · 3 min · Slaton Road
13

Continue on US 84

6.9 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84
14

Continue on US 84

4.5 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
15

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
16

Continue on US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
17

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East 15th Street
18

Turn right onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Ralls Road
19

Turn straight onto TX 207

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
20

At end of road, turn left onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
21

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

183 mi · 3 hr 5 min · US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30

15 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Continue on I 30

12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 27A Toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Turn right onto North Cooper Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Cooper Street
26

Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

0.4 mi · 49 sec · West Randol Mill Road
Use the left lane.
27

Turn right onto North Center Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Center Street
Use the right lane.
28

Turn right onto West Abram Street

297 ft · 8 sec · West Abram Street
29

Arrive at destination

West Abram Street

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour 17-minute duration and the turn-heavy nature of this 359-mile route, leaving in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Arlington with ample daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of approximately $55, you have flexibility to pace yourself. Pay close attention to your GPS as you navigate through the numerous turns, especially when transitioning between local roads and highways like Highway 114. Since this is a local drive, be mindful of speed limits within populated areas you'll pass through on your way across Texas.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 179.5 miles from Levelland, TX, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 183 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 79 miles or 1h 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 179.5 miles or 3h 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 10m

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 Levelland, 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 Levelland, TX

This is one driving day of about 359.1 miles and 6h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from Levelland, 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 84 for about 183 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Merkel, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Merkel, TX

180 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

Post, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 79 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Merkel, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 179.5 miles from Levelland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 183 miles.

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.

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18067947928

Visit website

White Settlement Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

White Settlement, Texas

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18172469719

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 146.1 and 358 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
146.1 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in | US 84

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
8
329.1 mi into trip | ~5h 41m in | I 30 / West Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
8
356.7 mi into trip | ~6h 13m in

Take the exit toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

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 27A Toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
6
357.6 mi into trip | ~6h 15m in | West Randol Mill Road

Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
358 mi into trip | ~6h 16m in | North Center Street

Turn right onto North Center Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.26 one way

$108.52 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 126 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $59.39 $118.79
premium $4.54 $64.11 $128.23
diesel $5.61 $79.28 $158.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$54

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 125.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 107.7 1 $37.71 $17.24
Efficient EV 89.8 1 $31.42 $14.36
EV Truck/SUV 143.6 1 $50.27 $22.98

Gas CO2

126 kg

EV CO2

42 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Levelland, TX

Late night in Levelland on Tuesday

Local time

5:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Arlington, TX

Late night in Arlington on Tuesday

Local time

5:25 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

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

6h 19m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive covering 359 miles. With a 0% highway share, this trip focuses on navigating through towns and along county roads. The character of the drive is less about sustained speed and more about adapting to varied road conditions and frequent directional changes. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the profile suggests a continuous sequence of turns that will keep you actively engaged with the road. This isn't a route for simply setting cruise control; it demands your attention as you transition between different local thoroughfares like Avenue H and Highway 114.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 183 mi on US 84.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and US Highway 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 146.1 miles in near US 84.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 359.1 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 146.1 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 329.1 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 356.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Levelland, TX to Arlington, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Post along the way.

Post

34.6 mi in | ~40m

About the Cities

Starting in Levelland, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1921

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 6h 19m. Total distance: 359.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 19m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 183 miles on US 84. 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 146.1 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 329.1 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 356.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.6 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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