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Trip from Somerville, TX to Arlington, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 49m
Distance
205.6 mi
331 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 37m
★
6 AM
3h 49m
8 AM
4h 15m
10 AM
3h 58m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somerville, TX
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Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Somerville, TX to Arlington, TX? This drive covers 205.6 miles and will take you about 3 hours and 49 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey perfect for a single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You'll be navigating primarily on North State Highway 6 and I-35W. With an estimated fuel cost of $31, it's an economical option for a Texas road trip. The route generally stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape as you travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
102.8 miles from Somerville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North State Highway 6 | 57.3 mi | 58m |
| I 35W | 45.1 mi | 47m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 31.5 mi | 31m |
| Farm to Market Road 60 East | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| East State Highway 6 | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| North Harvey Mitchell Parkway | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| East Loop 340 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
North State Highway 6
— 57.3 mi, about 58m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~1,924 veh/hr typical · worst 2,733
Quietest
2 AM
~303 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.3×
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 Somerville, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on Avenue A
160 ft
·
12 sec
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Avenue A
2
Turn left onto FM 1361
200 ft
·
8 sec
·
East 8th
3
Turn right onto TX 36
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 36 South
4
Turn right onto FM 60
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Farm to Market Road 60 East
5
Continue on FM 60
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Raymond Stotzer Parkway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward FM 2818
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto FM 2818
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Harvey Mitchell Parkway South
8
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 2818
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
North Harvey Mitchell Parkway
9
At end of road, turn left onto North Earl Rudder Freeway
459 ft
·
9 sec
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North Earl Rudder Freeway
10
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
this road
11
Merge onto US 190; TX 6
14 mi
·
14 min
·
North State Highway 6
12
Continue on US 190; TX 6
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Market Street
13
Continue on US 79; TX 6
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
North State Highway 6
14
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 6
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North State Highway 6
15
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
16
Continue on TX 6
37 mi
·
37 min
·
North State Highway 6
17
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Memorial Street
18
Continue on TX 6
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East State Highway 6
19
Take the exit onto TX 6
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
TX 6
20
Turn right onto Loop 340
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Loop 340
21
Take the exit
354 ft
·
10 sec
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 35 North
23
Merge onto I 35; US 77
31 mi
·
31 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
45 mi
·
47 min
·
I 35W
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Use the slight left lane.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 45B
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
Use the right lane.
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
Use the slight left lane.
27
Merge onto I 20
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 449A
Toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on West Interstate 20
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Interstate 20
31
Turn left onto FM 157
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cooper Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
32
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 157
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cooper Street
Use the left lane.
33
Turn right onto Spur 303
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Pioneer Parkway
Use the right lane.
34
Turn left onto South Center Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Center Street
Use the left lane.
35
Continue on South Mesquite Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mesquite Street
36
Turn left onto East Abram Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Abram Street
37
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Trip Plan
For this 3 hour and 49 minute drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to avoid any potential traffic congestion as you approach Arlington. With only one stop recommended, you have flexibility to make it a quick break or a more leisurely pause. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 57.3-mile stretch on North State Highway 6, as services might be less frequent there. Since this is a manageable distance, you can easily complete it in one day, enjoying the freedom to depart at your convenience.
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 102.8 miles from Somerville, TX, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.3 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 45 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.8 miles or 1h 55m 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 4m
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 Somerville, 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 Somerville, TX
This is one driving day of about 205.6 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Somerville, 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 State Highway 6 for about 57.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 102.8 miles from Somerville, 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.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Hill County Southbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 245 decision points cluster between mile 23.2 and 199.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
23.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward FM 2818
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward FM 2818
7
143.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m 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
188.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 25m 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
189.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 26m 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
199.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 38m 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
$28.16 one way
$56.32 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $31.46 | $62.91 |
| premium | $4.23 | $34.20 | $68.40 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $38.82 | $77.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.7 | 0 | $21.59 | $9.87 |
| Efficient EV | 51.4 | 0 | $17.99 | $8.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.2 | 1 | $28.78 | $13.16 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Origin
Somerville, TX
Late night in Somerville on Monday
Local time
3:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:28PM CDT until July 18 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 7:24PM MDT until July 18 at 8:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Destination
Arlington, TX
Late night in Arlington on Monday
Local time
3:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 to 10 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:28PM CDT until July 18 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 7:24PM MDT until July 18 at 8:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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
4 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
3h 49m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 113.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This highway-focused drive, with 63% of it on major highways, offers a mix of speeds. You'll experience a significant stretch of 57.3 miles on North State Highway 6, which may feel more open before merging onto the faster I-35W. The Purple Heart Trail is incorporated into this route, suggesting a journey with some historical or memorial significance. Expect the road to feel more like traditional highway driving as you get closer to Arlington.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.3 mi on North State Highway 6.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North State Highway 6 and I 35W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 24 significant decision points across 205.6 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 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 143.6 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 188.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
756 ft
230 ft
Total Climb
648 ft
Total Descent
293 ft
Highest Point
756 ft
~176.2 mi in
Elevation Range
526 ft
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 Somerville, TX to Arlington, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 2818 along the way.
Fm 2818
23.2 mi in
|
~28m
About the Cities
Starting in Somerville, 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 3h 49m. Total distance: 205.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.3 miles on North State Highway 6. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 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 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 143.6 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 188.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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