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Trip from Schulenburg, 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

4h 29m

Distance

235.7 mi

379 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 16m ★
6 AM
4h 29m
8 AM
4h 56m
10 AM
4h 38m
12 PM
4h 36m
3 PM
4h 40m
5 PM
4h 54m
8 PM
4h 21m

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 Fayette County, Texas, United States

Schulenburg, TX

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suburban city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Arlington, TX

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Trip Overview

This 237-mile journey from Schulenburg, Texas, to Arlington, Texas, is planned for a 4-hour and 5-minute drive, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including Kessler Avenue and South Jefferson Street, before transitioning to Highway 77. With a projected fuel cost of $36, this route offers an economical option for travelers. The drive traverses the Great Plains region throughout, offering a consistent landscape. Plan for one stop along the way to break up the drive and ensure a comfortable experience.

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

117.8 miles from Schulenburg, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Travis Avenue 48.6 mi 55m
South Main Street 48 mi 57m
I 35W 45.1 mi 47m
Purple Heart Trail 33 mi 33m
North US Highway 77 17.3 mi 19m
Kessler Avenue 15.9 mi 18m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway 10.3 mi 11m
South Jack Kultgen Expressway 3.8 mi 4m
Longest stretch: North Travis Avenue — 48.6 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 90

105 ft · 6 sec · Summit Street
2

Turn right onto US 77

16 mi · 18 min · Kessler Avenue
3

Continue on US 77

2.7 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street
4

Continue on US 77

17 mi · 19 min · North US Highway 77
5

Continue on US 77

48 mi · 57 min · South Main Street
6

At end of road, turn left onto US 77; US 190; TX 36

3.6 mi · 4 min · US 77; US 190; TX 36
7

Turn right onto US 77

49 mi · 55 min · North Travis Avenue
Use the right lane.
8

Enter roundabout onto Circle Road

215 ft · 11 sec · Circle Road
9

Continue on Circle Road

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Circle Road
10

Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

0.5 mi · 58 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
11

Take the ramp

444 ft · 10 sec
Toward I 35 North, US 77 North
12

Continue on US 77

0.3 mi · 34 sec · US 77
13

Merge onto I 35; US 77

3.3 mi · 3 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 35; US 77

33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W

45 mi · 47 min · I 35W
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth Use the slight left lane.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 45B Toward I 20 East: Dallas Use the right lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 20 East: Dallas Use the slight left lane.
18

Merge onto I 20

5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20

4.6 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 449A Toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on West Interstate 20

0.3 mi · 24 sec · West Interstate 20
22

Turn left onto FM 157

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Cooper Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
23

Keep slight right at fork onto FM 157

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street
Use the left lane.
24

Turn right onto Spur 303

0.5 mi · 50 sec · West Pioneer Parkway
Use the right lane.
25

Turn left onto South Center Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street
Use the left lane.
26

Continue on South Mesquite Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Mesquite Street
27

Turn left onto East Abram Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · East Abram Street
28

Arrive at destination

West Abram Street

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour and 5-minute drive, leaving Schulenburg in the morning is a good strategy to arrive in Arlington with plenty of daylight. Since this is a local road-heavy route with a 0% highway share, pace yourself and anticipate more frequent stops than you might on an interstate. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short distance, you have flexibility. A key tip is to be mindful of local speed limits, as you'll be passing through several communities on Highway 77 and the connecting local roads. Factor in the $36 fuel cost for your 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 117.8 miles from Schulenburg, TX, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.6 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 52 miles or 1h in

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

Halfway reset

Around 117.8 miles or 2h 17m 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 38m

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 Schulenburg, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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 Schulenburg, TX

This is one driving day of about 235.7 miles and 4h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Schulenburg, 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 North Travis Avenue for about 48.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Texas, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Robinson, TX

118 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

Lexington, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Robinson, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 117.8 miles from Schulenburg, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

Doris D Miller Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Waco, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

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 87.5 and 229.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
87.5 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | US 77 / North Travis Avenue

Turn right onto US 77 / North Travis Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
173.7 mi into trip | ~3h 18m in | I 35W

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W toward I 35W: Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
7
218.9 mi into trip | ~4h 5m in

Take the exit toward I 20 East: Dallas

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

Use the right lane. Exit 45B Toward I 20 East: Dallas
7
219.2 mi into trip | ~4h 6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 East: Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 20 East: Dallas
8
229.9 mi into trip | ~4h 18m in

Take the exit toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield

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 449A Toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.61 one way

$71.23 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $38.98 $77.97
premium $4.54 $42.08 $84.17
diesel $5.61 $52.04 $104.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 70.7 0 $24.75 $11.31
Efficient EV 58.9 0 $20.62 $9.43
EV Truck/SUV 94.3 1 $33.00 $15.08

Gas CO2

82 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Schulenburg, TX

Late night in Schulenburg on Tuesday

Local time

4:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Arlington, TX

Late night in Arlington on Tuesday

Local time

4:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 15 to 20 mph 5% chance 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

13 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

4h 29m 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 turn-heavy local drive for most of this 237-mile route, with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating through towns and communities for the majority of the trip, rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. This means more frequent turns and a more engaged driving experience. Since there's no longest uninterrupted stretch noted, be prepared for a continuous series of local road segments. The character of the drive remains consistent, focusing on local thoroughfares and Highway 77.

30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.6 mi on North Travis Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 87.5 miles in near US 77 / North Travis Avenue.

Driving Effort 8/10

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 235.7 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 87.5 miles (US 77 / North Travis Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 173.7 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 218.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 4h 29m. Total distance: 235.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 48.6 miles on North Travis Avenue. 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 87.5 miles (US 77 / North Travis Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 173.7 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 218.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 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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