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Trip from Panhandle, 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

3h 26m

Distance

177 mi

285 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 14m ★
6 AM
3h 27m
8 AM
3h 51m
10 AM
3h 35m
12 PM
3h 33m
3 PM
3h 36m
5 PM
3h 50m
8 PM
3h 19m

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

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town in Texas, United States

Panhandle, TX

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suburban city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Arlington, TX

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Trip Overview

The Panhandle, TX to Arlington, TX is 177 miles and takes about 3h 26m via I 30 and State Highway 77 West, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive mostly stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward, highway-focused journey. Expect a relatively quick trip, making it ideal for a single day of travel. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of around $27, this route is designed for efficiency, allowing you to reach your destination without significant detours or overnight stays.

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

88.5 miles from Panhandle, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 30 136.7 mi 2h 23m
State Highway 77 West 17.1 mi 25m
East Main Street 11.3 mi 16m
US Highway 67 West 2.2 mi 2m
North Center Street 1.8 mi 4m
North Street 1.3 mi 2m
W L Doc Dodson West 1.2 mi 1m
West Street 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 30 — 136.7 mi, about 2h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on County Road 2122

252 ft · 16 sec · County Road 2122
2

Turn left onto TX 8

0.8 mi · 45 sec · State Highway 8
3

Continue on TX 8

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Street
4

Continue on TX 77

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Street
5

Continue on TX 77

17 mi · 25 min · State Highway 77 West
6

Continue on TX 77

0.9 mi · 1 min · East C J Wise Parkway
7

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 40 sec
8

At end of road, turn right onto US 67

0.2 mi · 15 sec · W L Doc Dodson East
9

Continue on US 67

0.4 mi · 40 sec · East Main Street
10

Continue on US 67

1.2 mi · 1 min · W L Doc Dodson West
11

Continue on US 67

2.2 mi · 2 min · US Highway 67 West
12

Continue on US 67

11 mi · 16 min · East Main Street
13

Turn right onto County Road 3045

0.8 mi · 1 min · County Road 3045
14

Turn left

350 ft · 21 sec
15

Turn sharp right onto FM 1001

0.2 mi · 31 sec · FM 1001
16

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
17

Merge onto I 30

137 mi · 2 hr 23 min · I 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 28B Toward FM 157: Collins Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20

Turn left onto North Center Street

1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
21

Turn right onto West Abram Street

297 ft · 8 sec · West Abram Street
22

Arrive at destination

West Abram Street

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour 26-minute duration, this is a comfortable one-day trip, so you can leave whenever it suits you best. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs and refuel. The longest stretch is over 136 miles on I 30, so ensure your fuel tank is adequately filled before embarking on that segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $27, keeping an eye on gas prices along the route can help you stay within budget.

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 88.5 miles from Panhandle, TX, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.7 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 39 miles or 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 88.5 miles or 1h 50m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 49m

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 Panhandle, 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 Panhandle, TX

This is one driving day of about 177 miles and 3h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Panhandle, 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 30 for about 136.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Hunt County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenville, TX

89 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.

Popular next leg

Greenville, TX to Arlington, TX

71 mi · 1h 23m

Pacing Suggestions

Mount Pleasant, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenville, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.5 miles from Panhandle, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 136.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv mile 151.7

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14693876289

Visit website

Xcape Adventures

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 151.7

Mesquite, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19729822073

Visit website

City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 151.7

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19724823055

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 21.5 and 174.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
21.5 mi into trip | ~32m in | US 67 / W L Doc Dodson East

At end of road, turn right onto US 67 / W L Doc Dodson East

Navigation decision point

6
37.2 mi into trip | ~55m in | FM 1001

Turn sharp right onto FM 1001

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
37.4 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
37.7 mi into trip | ~56m in | I 30

Merge onto I 30

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
174.3 mi into trip | ~3h 20m in

Take the exit toward FM 157: Collins Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 28B Toward FM 157: Collins Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.75 one way

$53.49 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $29.27 $58.55
premium $4.54 $31.60 $63.20
diesel $5.61 $39.08 $78.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53.1 0 $18.59 $8.50
Efficient EV 44.3 0 $15.49 $7.08
EV Truck/SUV 70.8 0 $24.78 $11.33

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Panhandle, TX

Night in Panhandle on Saturday

Local time

11:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Arlington, TX

Night in Arlington on Saturday

Local time

11:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

83°F

Greenville, TX

89 mi in

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

18 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

3h 26m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 30. You'll experience the efficiency of interstate travel for the majority of the trip, including a long stretch of 136.7 miles on I 30 without needing to exit. While there are brief sections on State Highway 77 West and East Main Street, the overall character is that of a smooth, high-speed transit. Expect consistent speeds and minimal traffic delays, characteristic of a well-traveled interstate corridor.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 136.7 mi on I 30.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and State Highway 77 West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 21.5 miles in near US 67 / W L Doc Dodson East.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 26m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 21.5 miles (US 67 / W L Doc Dodson East): Navigation decision point; at 37.2 miles (FM 1001): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 37.4 miles: Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting in Panhandle, TX

Full guide →

Panhandle is a city in the High Plains of the Texas Panhandle.

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 26m. Total distance: 177 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 136.7 miles on I 30. 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.

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 21.5 miles (US 67 / W L Doc Dodson East): Navigation decision point; at 37.2 miles (FM 1001): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 37.4 miles: Navigation decision point.

Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 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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