Snyder to Arlington is 244.9 miles and takes about 4h 18m via US 84, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily sticks to highway travel, covering 98% of the route on major roads. You'll start in the Great Plains region of Texas and end in the same region, making for a straightforward journey. With just one recommended stop and the longest stretch of continuous driving at 183 miles on US 84, this trip is designed for efficiency. Consider this route if you need to get from West Texas to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex quickly and without much fuss.
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
122.5 miles from Snyder, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 84
183 mi
3h 5m
South US Highway 84
28.5 mi
28m
West Freeway
15.2 mi
17m
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi
15m
Coliseum Drive
1.8 mi
2m
North Center Street
1 mi
2m
25th Street
0.7 mi
1m
North Cooper Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 183 mi, about 3h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Snyder, TX and Arlington, TX.
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Start on 24th Street
148 ft·8 sec·24th Street
2
Turn right onto Avenue R
370 ft·23 sec·Avenue R
3
Turn left onto US 180; US 84 Bus; TX 208
0.7 mi·1 min·25th Street
4
Continue on US 180; US 84 Bus; TX 208
1.8 mi·2 min·Coliseum Drive
5
Continue on US 180; US 84 Bus; TX 208
0.6 mi·52 sec·East Roby Highway
6
Continue on US 180
0.1 mi·12 sec·East US Highway 180
7
Turn right onto South US Highway 84
0.1 mi·16 sec·South US Highway 84
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward US 84 East: Roscoe
9
Merge onto US 84
28 mi·28 min·South US Highway 84
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
183 mi·3 hr 5 min·US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: AbileneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30
15 mi·17 min·West Freeway
Exit 421Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort WorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 30
12 mi·15 min·Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 27AToward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto North Cooper Street
0.7 mi·1 min·North Cooper Street
15
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
0.4 mi·49 sec·West Randol Mill Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto North Center Street
1.0 mi·2 min·North Center Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto West Abram Street
297 ft·8 sec·West Abram Street
18
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 18m duration and 244.9-mile distance, starting your drive in Snyder in the morning is ideal to ensure you reach Arlington with ample daylight. The fuel cost is estimated at $37, so be sure to factor that into your budget. With only one recommended stop and the longest stretch being 183 miles, you can plan for a single refueling and rest break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 183-mile segment on US 84, as services can be spaced out in some sections.
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 122.5 miles from Snyder, TX, or about 2h 6m 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 54 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.5 miles or 2h 6m 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 25m
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 Snyder, 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 Snyder, TX
This is one driving day of about 244.9 miles and 4h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Snyder, 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.
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 32 and 243.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
32 mi into trip|~34m 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
215 mi into trip|~3h 39m 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
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242.5 mi into trip|~4h 12m 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
243.4 mi into trip|~4h 14m in|West Randol Mill Road
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
243.9 mi into trip|~4h 15m in|North Center Street
Turn right onto North Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.00 one way
$74.01 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg86 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$40.50
$81.01
premium
$4.54
$43.73
$87.45
diesel
$5.61
$54.07
$108.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73.5
0
$25.71
$11.76
Efficient EV
61.2
0
$21.43
$9.80
EV Truck/SUV
98
1
$34.29
$15.67
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 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
Snyder, TX
Late night
in Snyder on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Arlington, TX
Late night
in Arlington on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 15 to 20 mph5% chanceLive 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
2 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 18m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 98% of the 244.9 miles on major roads like US 84 and West Freeway. Expect a consistent pace for much of the journey, especially during the 183-mile stretch on US 84. The road maintains a highway profile throughout, meaning you'll experience fewer slowdowns and more direct travel. While it's not a winding scenic byway, the efficiency of staying on these primary routes makes it a practical choice for covering ground between Snyder and Arlington.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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 South US Highway 84. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 32 miles in near US 84.
Driving Effort6/10
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 244.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 32 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 215 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 242.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Snyder is a city in the Llano Estacado region of Texas. It was a very rough and tumble place in the early days after first being settled in 1878. Then there was an oil boom period. Now Snyder has a college (Western Texas College) and a little more of a diversified and stable presence.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 18m. Total distance: 244.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). 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 32 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 215 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 242.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Arlington, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
