Trip from Seth Ward, TX to Arlington, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 38m

Distance

379 mi

610 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

6h 26m ★

6 AM

6h 38m

8 AM

7h 2m

10 AM

6h 47m

12 PM

6h 44m

3 PM

6h 48m

5 PM

7h 1m

8 PM

6h 31m

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

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Seth Ward, TX

Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE

suburban city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Arlington, TX

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Trip Overview

Seth Ward, TX to Arlington, TX is 379 miles and takes about 6h 38m via US 84, with a fuel budget near $55 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward drive primarily on major highways. With a recommended one-day duration, it's a practical option for direct travel between these two points. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground without extensive detours, focusing on reaching your destination without unnecessary complications.

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

189.5 miles from Seth Ward, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 18m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 84	183 mi	3h 5m
US Highway 84	73.9 mi	1h 14m
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway	43.5 mi	43m
East Highway 84	26.9 mi	26m
West Freeway	15.2 mi	17m
Tom Landry Freeway	12.3 mi	15m
Loop 289	7.5 mi	8m
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway	4.5 mi	4m

Longest stretch: US 84 — 183 mi, about 3h 5m

Traffic on I-20

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 56 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,680 veh/hr typical · worst 2,135

Quietest

2 AM

~202 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

8.3×

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 Seth Ward, TX and Arlington, TX.

Start on Wood Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Wood Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto FM 400

2.2 mi · 4 min · East 24th Street

Turn right onto TX 194

0.6 mi · 1 min · Dimmitt Road

Turn left onto North Interstate 27

0.2 mi · 26 sec · North Interstate 27

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Merge onto I 27; US 87

43 mi · 43 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 536B Toward Loop 289

Turn straight onto North Interstate 27

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Interstate 27

Turn left onto North Loop 289

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Loop 289

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Merge onto Loop 289

7.5 mi · 8 min · Loop 289

Take the exit

421 ft · 10 sec

Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive

Keep slight right at fork

233 ft · 5 sec

Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive

Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Southeast Loop 289

Turn right onto Spur 331

1.9 mi · 2 min · Southeast Drive

Merge onto US 84

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Slaton Road

Continue on US 84

6.9 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84

Continue on US 84

4.5 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

Continue on US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East 15th Street

Turn right onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Ralls Road

Turn straight onto TX 207

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

At end of road, turn left onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

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.

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.

Continue on I 30

12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 27A Toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto North Cooper Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Cooper Street

Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

0.4 mi · 49 sec · West Randol Mill Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto North Center Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Center Street

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto West Abram Street

297 ft · 8 sec · West Abram Street

Arrive at destination

West Abram Street

Trip Plan

This is a manageable one-day drive, so you can afford to leave a bit later in the morning, perhaps around 9 or 10 AM, to avoid the earliest rush. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is 183 miles on US 84, so plan a fuel stop before or during that segment. Given the 6h 38m estimated duration, you should have ample time to make a brief stop for a break halfway through. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you get closer to Arlington, as highway exits can become more frequent and spaced out in the final miles.

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 189.5 miles from Seth Ward, TX, or about 3h 18m 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 83 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 189.5 miles or 3h 18m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Seth Ward, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Seth Ward, TX

This is one driving day of about 379 miles and 6h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Seth Ward, 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 and county seat of Nolan County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sweetwater, TX

190 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

Post, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Merkel, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 189.5 miles from Seth Ward, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

1.6 mi from route

American Windmill Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18067478734

Visit website

Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Abilene, Texas

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

White Settlement, Texas

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18172469719

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 55.8 and 377.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

55.8 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive

166 mi into trip | ~2h 54m 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

349 mi into trip | ~6h 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

376.6 mi into trip | ~6h 32m 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

377.5 mi into trip | ~6h 35m in | West Randol Mill Road

Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.91 one way

$103.82 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 133 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$57.98	$115.97
premium	$4.23	$63.04	$126.08
diesel	$4.80	$71.56	$143.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$52

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$77–$102

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 132.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	113.7	1	$39.80	$18.19
Efficient EV	94.8	1	$33.16	$15.16
EV Truck/SUV	151.6	1	$53.06	$24.26

Gas CO2

133 kg

EV CO2

44 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.

Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Seth Ward, TX

Late night in Seth Ward on Monday

Local time

12:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Partly Cloudy

S 10 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 1:00AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 11:42PM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

Arlington, TX

Late night in Arlington on Monday

Local time

12:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

SSE 5 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 1:00AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 11:42PM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

103°F

Sweetwater, TX

190 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

11 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 38m 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?

You'll spend about 83% of this 379-mile trip on highways. The longest continuous stretch on US 84 is 183 miles, indicating long periods of consistent cruising. Expect to transition from mostly highway driving to surface roads as you approach your destination, with the potential for increased traffic and more frequent exits in the latter part of the drive.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

33 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?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and US Highway 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 55.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 379 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 55.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 166 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 349 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

3,375 ft 604 ft

Total Climb

147 ft

Total Descent

2,915 ft

Highest Point

3,375 ft

~27.1 mi in

Elevation Range

2,771 ft

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 Seth Ward, TX to Arlington, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 289 along the way.

Loop 289

47.1 mi in | ~50m

About the Cities

Starting in Seth Ward, 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 38m. Total distance: 379 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 38m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

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.

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 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. There are 40 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.3 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, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Seth Ward, TX to Arlington, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-20

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Hale County Southbound Rest Area

Llano Estacado Picnic Area

Picnic Area

I-20 Westbound Picnic Area

I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area

Service Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Hale County Northbound Rest Area

Picnic Area

Eastland County Eastbound Rest Area

Eastland County Westbound Rest Area

Nolan County Eastbound Rest Area

QuikTrip

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Road Ranger

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Road Ranger

TA

Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Eagles Landing Travel Plaza

QuikTrip

Petro Stopping Centers

Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area

Callahan County Westbound Rest Area

Flying J Travel Center

Picnic Area

Waterfall Overlook

Rest Area

Hill Arbor

Rest Area

Rest Area

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Flying J Travel Center

American Windmill Museum

Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden

Paramount Theatre

12th Armored Division Memorial

Mackenzie Main City Park

The Discovery Center & Truth Bookstore

White Settlement Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Seth Ward, TX

Arlington, TX

Same local time

11 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 38m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Seth Ward, TX

Arriving in Arlington, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?