Origin
Spearman, TX
Late night in Spearman on Sunday
Local time
1:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spearman, TX to Arlington, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 28m
Distance
403.3 mi
649 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 17m
★
6 AM
6h 29m
8 AM
6h 53m
10 AM
6h 37m
12 PM
6h 35m
3 PM
6h 39m
5 PM
6h 52m
8 PM
6h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spearman, TX
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Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
This 403.3-mile drive from Spearman, TX to Arlington, TX will take you approximately 6 hours and 28 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. You'll navigate primarily using Northeast Court Street, East Kenneth Avenue, and Highway 70. With a fuel cost estimated at $62, it's an economical journey across the Texas portion of the Great Plains. The route is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. You'll likely want to plan for at least one stop along the way to break up the drive. Considering the duration and the nature of the roads, this trip is best tackled in a single day.
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
201.6 miles from Spearman, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Court Street | — | — |
| East Kenneth Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 70 | — | — |
| Loop 171 | — | — |
| Highway 273 | — | — |
| I 40 | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| Texas 70 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Northeast Court Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spearman, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on Northwest Court
177 ft
·
5 sec
·
Northwest Court
2
Turn right onto Northeast Court Street
341 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northeast Court Street
3
Continue on East Kenneth Avenue
21 mi
·
23 min
·
East Kenneth Avenue
4
Turn right onto State Highway 70
44 mi
·
44 min
·
State Highway 70
5
Turn left onto Loop 171
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Loop 171
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 273
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
State Highway 273
7
Continue on Loop 171
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Loop 171
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 70
22 mi
·
26 min
·
State Highway 70
9
Continue on I 40 Service Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 40 Service Road
10
Take the ramp slight left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 40 East: Oklahoma City
11
Merge slight left
2.4 mi
·
2 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward Texas 70 South: Clarendon
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Texas 70 South: Clarendon
13
Turn slight right
148 ft
·
6 sec
14
Turn slight right onto State Highway 70
17 mi
·
24 min
·
State Highway 70
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto West 2nd Street
28 mi
·
30 min
·
West 2nd Street
16
Turn slight right onto US Highway 287
14 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 287
17
Continue on Burnett Street
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Burnett Street
18
Continue on US Highway 287
14 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 287
19
Continue on Avenue F Northwest
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue F Northwest
20
Continue on US Highway 287
54 mi
·
58 min
·
US Highway 287
21
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
22
Continue on US Highway 287 East
41 mi
·
42 min
·
US Highway 287 East
23
Continue on Northwest Freeway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Freeway
24
Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Northwest Freeway
25
Merge slight left onto Central Freeway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Freeway
26
Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lloyd Ruby Overpass
27
Continue on Central East Freeway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
28
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
29
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
97 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
Central East Freeway
30
Continue straight
4.6 mi
·
4 min
31
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Freeway
32
Take the exit slight right toward I 820
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 820
33
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 820 East
34
Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
Northeast Loop
35
Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 820 Express East Toll
36
Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
37
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
38
Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Loop
39
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Airport Freeway
40
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 South
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 820 South
41
Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Dallas
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 30 East: Dallas
42
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
43
Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
44
Turn right onto North Cooper Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cooper Street
45
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Randol Mill Road
46
Turn right onto North Center Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Center Street
47
Turn right onto West Abram Street
295 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
48
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 403.3-mile trip, consider an early morning departure from Spearman, TX, to avoid potential traffic as you approach Arlington, TX. Since this drive is best completed in one day, aim for one well-timed stop to stretch your legs and refuel. The estimated fuel cost is around $62, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Spearman. Be particularly mindful of the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile; pay close attention to navigation and road signs to avoid missing any crucial turns. Having a reliable GPS or map application is highly recommended for this route.
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 201.6 miles from Spearman, TX, or about 3h 14m into the drive.
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 89 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 201.6 miles or 3h 14m 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 31m
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 Spearman, 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 Spearman, TX
This is one driving day of about 403.3 miles and 6h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Spearman, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
202 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 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 201.6 miles from Spearman, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.94 one way
$121.88 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
141 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $66.70 | $133.41 |
| premium | $4.54 | $72.01 | $144.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $89.04 | $178.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 121 | 1 | $42.35 | $19.36 |
| Efficient EV | 100.8 | 1 | $35.29 | $16.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 161.3 | 2 | $56.46 | $25.81 |
Gas CO2
141 kg
EV CO2
47 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.
Destination
Arlington, TX
Late night in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
1:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
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
3 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 28m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 403.3-mile journey, with a 0% highway share. This means you won't be cruising on fast interstates but rather navigating a series of local roads and state highways. The constant changes in direction, guided by routes like Highway 70, will require your full attention. While there isn't a specific 'longest stretch' noted, the profile suggests a continuous series of turns and intersections rather than long, uninterrupted segments of open road. This driving style can make the 6-hour and 28-minute duration feel more involved.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
48 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Northeast Court Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 28m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spearman, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 6h 28m. Total distance: 403.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 28m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spearman, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 13.0 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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