Traveling from Stephenville to Arlington covers 82 miles across the Texas Great Plains, typically taking about 1 hour and 42 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, requiring no overnight stops along the way. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel to complete the transit. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, making it a functional connection between the two cities. Whether you are heading into the Arlington area for business or leisure, the drive is efficient enough to keep your schedule flexible.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41 miles from Stephenville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North US Highway 377
41.2 mi
49m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
18.7 mi
20m
South US Highway 377
11.1 mi
13m
South Cooper Street
2.7 mi
4m
Benbrook Boulevard
2.5 mi
4m
East Washington Street
2.3 mi
4m
South Center Street
1.2 mi
2m
South Mesquite Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
North US Highway 377
— 41.2 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stephenville, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on TX 108
35 ft·8 sec·North Graham Street
2
Turn left onto US 377 Bus
2.3 mi·4 min·East Washington Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 377
41 mi·49 min·North US Highway 377
4
Continue on US 377
11 mi·13 min·South US Highway 377
5
Continue on US 377
2.5 mi·4 min·Benbrook Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto Southwest Loop 820
0.2 mi·22 sec·Southwest Loop 820
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 20 East
8
Merge onto I 20
14 mi·15 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
4.6 mi·4 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 449AToward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, MansfieldUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on West Interstate 20
0.3 mi·24 sec·West Interstate 20
12
Turn left onto FM 157
1.0 mi·1 min·South Cooper Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 157
1.7 mi·2 min·South Cooper Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Spur 303
0.5 mi·50 sec·West Pioneer Parkway
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto South Center Street
1.2 mi·2 min·South Center Street
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on South Mesquite Street
0.8 mi·1 min·South Mesquite Street
17
Turn left onto East Abram Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·East Abram Street
18
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Trip Plan
Since the trip duration is under two hours, you have the advantage of choosing your departure time without worrying about mid-route lodging. Try to head out during off-peak hours to ensure your 1 hour and 42 minute travel time remains consistent. With no formal stops required on this 82-mile route, you have the freedom to drive straight through, though planning a fuel stop before you depart Stephenville will help you stay within your $13 fuel budget. Keep a close watch on your speed as you shift between the different segments of US Highway 377 to maintain a smooth flow through the various sections of the highway system.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41 miles from Stephenville, TX, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.2 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 18 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
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 Stephenville, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Stephenville, TX
This is one driving day of about 82 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Stephenville, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North US Highway 377 for about 41.2 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 77.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 377 Bus / East Washington Street
Turn left onto US 377 Bus / East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
57.6 mi into trip|~1h 11m in|I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
71.6 mi into trip|~1h 27m in|I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
8
76.2 mi into trip|~1h 31m 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
6
77.7 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|FM 157 / South Cooper Street
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 157 / South Cooper Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.39 one way
$24.78 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$13.56
$27.12
premium
$4.54
$14.64
$29.28
diesel
$5.61
$18.10
$36.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.6
0
$8.61
$3.94
Efficient EV
20.5
0
$7.18
$3.28
EV Truck/SUV
32.8
0
$11.48
$5.25
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Stephenville, TX
Night
in Stephenville on Saturday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Arlington, TX
Night
in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Cresson, TX
41 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
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 trip is a highway-focused drive, with 65% of your travel occurring on major routes. You will primarily navigate via North US Highway 377, the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, and South US Highway 377. Expect a consistent pace, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 41.2 miles on North US Highway 377. The road transitions between these key arteries, providing a steady driving experience that prioritizes direct movement over winding backroads. You will find that the character of the drive remains predictable as you transition across the region.
65% 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: 41.2 mi on North US Highway 377.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North US Highway 377 and Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 377 Bus / East Washington Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (US 377 Bus / East Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 57.6 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.6 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Stephenville, TX and Arlington, TX, road signs point toward Fm 157 South: Ut Arlington and Mansfield.
Stephenville is a city in the Cross Timbers region of Texas. Acclaimed "Cowboy Capital of the World" (okay, maybe there's more than one), it's the home to Tarleton State University, part of the Texas A&M system, and even has an equine therapy program.
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 1h 42m. Total distance: 82 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.2 miles on North US Highway 377. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 377 Bus / East Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 57.6 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.6 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Arlington, TX before heading back.
