Origin
Roanoke, TX
Morning in Roanoke on Tuesday
Local time
7:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roanoke, TX to Arlington, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
26.4 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roanoke, TX
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Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 26.4-mile drive from Roanoke to Arlington, Texas, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 35 minutes. You'll primarily navigate TX 360 and TX 114, with a portion on East Division Street. With a highway share of 77%, expect a largely highway-focused experience. The estimated fuel cost for this short trip is around $4, making it an economical option. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, so you won't be crossing major geographical divides. This route is ideal for those looking for a quick and efficient journey between these two North Texas cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 360 | 11.9 mi | 14m |
| TX 114 | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| East Division Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Abram Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Byron Nelson Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Collins Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Watson Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East State Highway 114 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
TX 360
— 11.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on TX 114 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Byron Nelson Boulevard
2
Turn straight onto TX 114 Bus
180 ft
·
3 sec
·
East State Highway 114
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward TX 114 East
4
Merge onto TX 114
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
TX 114
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward TX 121 South: Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward TX 360 South: Arlington, Grand Prairie
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on TX 360
12 mi
·
14 min
·
TX 360
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward TX 180: Division Street, Abram Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto North Watson Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Watson Road
10
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Use the right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
154 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto TX 180
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Division Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto North Collins Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Collins Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto East Abram Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Abram Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 23.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
TX 114
Merge onto TX 114
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward TX 121 South: Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie
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.
Toward TX 121 South: Fort Worth, Arlington, Gra...
8
10.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward TX 360 South: Arlington, Grand Prairie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 360 South: Arlington, Grand Prairie
7
23.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward TX 180: Division Street, Abram Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 180: Division Street, Abram Street
7
23.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.99 one way
$7.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.37 | $8.73 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Arlington, TX
Morning in Arlington on Tuesday
Local time
7:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
35m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 77% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.9 miles along TX 360. While much of the journey is on high-speed roads, you might experience some transitions as you approach your destination. The character is one of steady progress, designed for covering distance efficiently rather than for leisurely sightseeing. This isn't a winding country road; it's built for getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on TX 360.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 360 and TX 114. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near TX 114.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 26.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (TX 114): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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 Roanoke, TX to Arlington, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Grand Prairie along the way.
Grand Prairie
9.2 mi in
|
~11m
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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.9 miles on TX 360. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (TX 114): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Arlington, TX before heading back.
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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