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Trip from McCamey, TX to Arlington, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 42m
Distance
386.1 mi
621 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
33 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 30m
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6 AM
6h 42m
8 AM
7h 6m
10 AM
6h 51m
12 PM
6h 48m
3 PM
6h 52m
5 PM
7h 5m
8 PM
6h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McCamey, TX
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Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
This 386.1-mile journey from McCamey, TX to Arlington, TX is designed for a single day of driving, estimated to take about 6 hours. You'll navigate through the Great Plains region of Texas, with the drive primarily utilizing local roads rather than major highways. With a projected fuel cost of around $59, it's an economical option for a quick trip. The route's turn-heavy profile means you'll be actively engaged as you make your way across the state. This drive is best suited for those who prefer a more involved local road experience over interstate cruising.
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
193 miles from McCamey, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 19m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 284.5 mi | 4h 47m |
| Main Street | 42.1 mi | 43m |
| Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway | 17.7 mi | 20m |
| West Freeway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 12.3 mi | 15m |
| South State Highway 349 | 10.2 mi | 10m |
| East 3rd Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Center Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 284.5 mi, about 4h 47m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,369 veh/hr typical · worst 1,769
Quietest
2 AM
~188 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCamey, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on FM 305
5 ft
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4 sec
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South Burleson Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 67
1.0 mi
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1 min
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East 3rd Street
3
Continue on US 67
18 mi
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20 min
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Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
4
Turn left onto TX 349
42 mi
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43 min
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Main Street
5
Continue on TX 349
10 mi
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10 min
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South State Highway 349
6
Continue on TX 349
0.4 mi
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31 sec
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Rankin Highway
7
Turn right onto East Interstate 20
344 ft
·
6 sec
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East Interstate 20
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 20 East: Abilene
9
Merge onto I 20; TX 158
284 mi
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4 hr 47 min
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I 20; TX 158
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30
15 mi
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17 min
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West Freeway
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 30
12 mi
·
15 min
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Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 27A
Toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto North Cooper Street
0.7 mi
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1 min
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North Cooper Street
14
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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West Randol Mill Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto North Center Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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North Center Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto West Abram Street
297 ft
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8 sec
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West Abram Street
17
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour duration and turn-heavy nature of this 386.1-mile route, an early start from McCamey, TX is recommended to maximize daylight and minimize driving fatigue. Plan for at least one stop to break up the drive and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move between towns, since long stretches without services might occur on local roads. The $59 fuel cost is an estimate, so budget accordingly and check current prices. Being a single-day trip, the flexibility to adjust your departure time slightly is an advantage, but the frequent turns mean staying alert is key.
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 193 miles from McCamey, TX, or about 3h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 284.5 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 85 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 193 miles or 3h 19m 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 33m
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 McCamey, 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 McCamey, TX
This is one driving day of about 386.1 miles and 6h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from McCamey, 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 20 for about 284.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
193 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 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 193 miles from McCamey, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 284.5 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.
Rest Area
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Rest Area
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Mitchell County Westbound Rest Area
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Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0 mi from route
I-20 Westbound Picnic Area
0 mi from route
I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Eastland County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Eastland County Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Nolan County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Callahan County Westbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.2 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Waterfall Overlook
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Hill Arbor
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Abilene, Texas
Visit websiteParamount Theatre
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
2.7 mi from route
~7 min detour
Abilene, Texas
+13256769620
Visit website12th Armored Division Memorial
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
2.8 mi from route
~7 min detour
Abilene, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+13256776515
Visit websiteThe Discovery Center & Truth Bookstore
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Halfway reset
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
Abilene, Texas
Hours: 1–5 pm
+13256735050
Visit websiteEvents Midland
4.2
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Early in the drive, ~12 min detour
Early stretch
4.9 mi from route
~12 min detour
Midland, Texas
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+14325565867
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 71.7 and 385 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
71.7 mi into trip
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~1h 16m in
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I 20; TX 158
Merge onto I 20; TX 158
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
356.2 mi into trip
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~6h 4m in
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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
383.7 mi into trip
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~6h 36m 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
384.6 mi into trip
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~6h 39m in
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West Randol Mill Road
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
385 mi into trip
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~6h 39m in
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North Center Street
Turn right onto North Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.88 one way
$105.77 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
135 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $59.07 | $118.14 |
| premium | $4.23 | $64.22 | $128.45 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $72.90 | $145.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 135.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
EV Charging Along Route
33 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Clyde, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Clyde, TX
Tesla
20 DCFC
Big Spring, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Big Spring, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Santo, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Santo, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Fort Worth, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Fort Worth, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Midland, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Midland, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Sweetwater, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Sweetwater, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Cisco, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Cisco, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Rusty's - Santo
Santo, TX
FCN
8 DCFC
Tesla: 7
eVgo Network: 6
Electrify America: 5
FCN: 3
ChargePoint Network: 3
WALMART: 3
Non-Networked: 2
Blink Network: 1
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1
EV Connect: 1
SWTCH: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.8 | 1 | $40.54 | $18.53 |
| Efficient EV | 96.5 | 1 | $33.78 | $15.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 154.4 | 1 | $54.05 | $24.71 |
Gas CO2
135 kg
EV CO2
45 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.
Origin
McCamey, TX
Morning in McCamey on Sunday
Local time
7:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 5 mph
18% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 4:14AM CDT until July 19 at 6:30AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 3:32AM CDT until July 20 at 3:04AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Destination
Arlington, TX
Morning in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
7:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Clear
S 10 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 4:14AM CDT until July 19 at 6:30AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 3:32AM CDT until July 20 at 3:04AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi 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
6h 42m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 386.1-mile trip, as there is no highway share. This means you'll be frequently navigating through towns and making turns, keeping you engaged behind the wheel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, suggesting a consistent need for attention to road changes and intersections. You won't encounter long, monotonous highway stretches here; instead, anticipate a more varied experience of local roads connecting communities across the Great Plains.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 284.5 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Main Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 71.7 miles in near I 20; TX 158.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 386.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 71.7 miles (I 20; TX 158): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 356.2 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 383.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,743 ft
604 ft
Total Climb
486 ft
Total Descent
2,345 ft
Highest Point
2,743 ft
~82.7 mi in
Elevation Range
2,139 ft
About the Cities
Starting in McCamey, 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 6h 42m. Total distance: 386.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 42m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 284.5 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 40 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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. There are 40 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 71.7 miles (I 20; TX 158): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 356.2 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 383.7 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 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.4 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NREL for EV charging, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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