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Trip from Post, 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

5h

Distance

288.2 mi

464 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 47m ★
6 AM
5h 0m
8 AM
5h 27m
10 AM
5h 10m
12 PM
5h 7m
3 PM
5h 11m
5 PM
5h 26m
8 PM
4h 52m

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 Garza County, Texas, United States

Post, TX

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suburban city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Arlington, TX

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Trip Overview

This 288-mile drive from Post, Texas, to Arlington, Texas, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can comfortably be completed in about 5 hours. With 99% of the route on highways, you'll encounter minimal delays and can expect a direct trip through the Great Plains region of Texas. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $44, making it an economical option for a single-day excursion. Given its manageable duration, this route is ideal for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. It's a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.

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

144.1 miles from Post, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 84 183 mi 3h 5m
US Highway 84 74.6 mi 1h 15m
West Freeway 15.2 mi 17m
Tom Landry Freeway 12.3 mi 15m
North Center Street 1 mi 2m
North Cooper Street 0.7 mi 1m
South Broadway Street 0.5 mi 1m
West Randol Mill Road 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 84 — 183 mi, about 3h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Main Street

171 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street
2

Continue on West Main Street

467 ft · 23 sec · West Main Street
3

Turn right onto US 84; US 380

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Broadway Street
4

Continue on US 84

75 mi · 1 hr 15 min · US Highway 84
5

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.
6

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.
7

Continue on I 30

12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 27A Toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn right onto North Cooper Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Cooper Street
10

Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

0.4 mi · 49 sec · West Randol Mill Road
Use the left lane.
11

Turn right onto North Center Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Center Street
Use the right lane.
12

Turn right onto West Abram Street

297 ft · 8 sec · West Abram Street
13

Arrive at destination

West Abram Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 5-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Post, TX, to maximize your daylight hours. With only one recommended stop and a long, uninterrupted stretch of 183 miles on US 84, plan your fuel and rest breaks strategically before you leave that longest segment. The estimated fuel cost of $44 is a helpful budget marker, but it's always wise to have a little extra. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace, but staying on schedule on the highway portions will ensure you arrive in Arlington, TX, with ample time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the end of that 183-mile stretch.

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 144.1 miles from Post, TX, or about 2h 26m 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 63 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 144.1 miles or 2h 26m 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 59m

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 Post, 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 Post, TX

This is one driving day of about 288.2 miles and 5h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Post, 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.

city in Shackelford County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, TX

144 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

Roscoe, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Baird, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144.1 miles from Post, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 123.5

Abilene, Texas

Visit website

Play Street Museum - Fort Worth

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 267.6

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 8:30 am–8 pm

+18179302577

Visit website

Paramount Theatre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 123.5

Abilene, Texas

+13256769620

Visit website

12th Armored Division Memorial

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 123.5

Abilene, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13256776515

Visit website

White Settlement Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 267.6

White Settlement, Texas

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18172469719

Visit website

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 267.6

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18179665509

Visit website

The Discovery Center & Truth Bookstore

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 123.5

Abilene, Texas

Hours: 1–5 pm

+13256735050

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 75.2 and 287.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
75.2 mi into trip | ~1h 16m 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
258.3 mi into trip | ~4h 22m 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
285.8 mi into trip | ~4h 54m 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
286.7 mi into trip | ~4h 57m in | West Randol Mill Road

Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
287.1 mi into trip | ~4h 57m in | North Center Street

Turn right onto North Center Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.55 one way

$87.10 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $47.67 $95.33
premium $4.54 $51.46 $102.91
diesel $5.61 $63.63 $127.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 86.5 1 $30.26 $13.83
Efficient EV 72.1 0 $25.22 $11.53
EV Truck/SUV 115.3 1 $40.35 $18.44

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (66% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Post, TX

Late night in Post on Sunday

Local time

2:33 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Arlington, TX

Late night in Arlington on Sunday

Local time

2:33 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Mostly Clear

S 10 to 15 mph 5% chance Live forecast

76°F

Albany, TX

144 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

15 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

5h on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this trip, with 99% of your travel occurring on major roadways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is an impressive 183 miles, primarily on US 84. This highway-focused profile means you'll be covering ground quickly, with limited need for navigating smaller local roads. The journey is designed for efficiency, allowing you to maintain consistent speeds for extended periods. The character of the drive is defined by its directness and speed, making it a no-fuss transit through the Texan landscape.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 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?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and US Highway 84. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 75.2 miles in near US 84.

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 288.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 75.2 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.3 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 285.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Starting in Post, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1907

Post is a city in the Llano Estacado region of Texas.

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 5h. Total distance: 288.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

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 75.2 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.3 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 285.8 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 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.0 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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