Sundown, TX to Arlington, TX is 367.8 miles and takes about 6h 26m via US 84, with a fuel budget near $56 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that keeps you within the familiar Great Plains region throughout your journey. Given its manageable duration and straightforward route, it’s a perfect option for a single-day trip. You’ll spend most of your time on US 84, making it a predictable and efficient way to cover the distance between these two Texas points. Plan for a full tank before you leave to comfortably manage the initial leg.
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
183.9 miles from Sundown, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 84
183 mi
3h 5m
US Highway 84
73.9 mi
1h 14m
East Highway 84
26.9 mi
26m
FM 1585
16.2 mi
16m
West Freeway
15.2 mi
17m
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi
15m
West FM 1585
10 mi
10m
Loop 289
5.9 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 183 mi, about 3h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sundown, TX and Arlington, TX.
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Start on FM 301
22 ft·2 sec·East Richardson Street
2
Turn right onto FM 303
0.9 mi·1 min·South Slaughter Avenue
3
Continue on FM 303
2.4 mi·2 min·North FM 303
4
Turn right onto FM 1585
10.0 mi·10 min·West FM 1585
5
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 1585; FM 3261
16 mi·16 min·FM 1585; FM 3261
6
Turn left onto US 62; US 82
5.8 mi·6 min·US 62; US 82
7
Take the exit onto Spur 327
2.1 mi·3 min·Spur 327
Toward Spur 327
8
Merge onto Loop 289
5.9 mi·6 min·Loop 289
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward US 84: Slaton, Post
10
Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289
0.3 mi·34 sec·Southeast Loop 289
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·17 sec
12
Merge onto US 84
2.9 mi·3 min·Slaton Road
13
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
14
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
15
Continue on US 84
20 mi·20 min·East Highway 84
16
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
17
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·16 sec·East 15th Street
18
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi·37 sec·Ralls Road
19
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi·2 min·North Avenue F
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US Highway 84
21
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.
22
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.
23
Continue on I 30
12 mi·15 min·Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 27AToward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn right onto North Cooper Street
0.7 mi·1 min·North Cooper Street
26
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
0.4 mi·49 sec·West Randol Mill Road
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto North Center Street
1.0 mi·2 min·North Center Street
Use the right lane.
28
Turn right onto West Abram Street
297 ft·8 sec·West Abram Street
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Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Trip Plan
Starting your drive from Sundown early in the morning is your best bet for completing the 367.8-mile journey to Arlington with plenty of daylight to spare. With a driving time of around 6 hours and 26 minutes, you'll want to make one strategic stop to refuel and stretch your legs, perhaps around the halfway point. The estimated fuel cost of $56 means keeping an eye on your gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 183 miles on US 84. Consider filling up before leaving Sundown, as opportunities may become less frequent as you progress through the Great Plains.
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 183.9 miles from Sundown, TX, or about 3h 11m 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 81 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183.9 miles or 3h 11m 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 17m
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 Sundown, 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 Sundown, TX
This is one driving day of about 367.8 miles and 6h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Sundown, 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 154.9 and 366.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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154.9 mi into trip|~2h 42m 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
337.9 mi into trip|~5h 47m 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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365.4 mi into trip|~6h 20m 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
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366.3 mi into trip|~6h 22m in|West Randol Mill Road
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
366.7 mi into trip|~6h 23m in|North Center Street
Turn right onto North Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.58 one way
$111.15 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg129 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$60.83
$121.66
premium
$4.54
$65.67
$131.34
diesel
$5.61
$81.21
$162.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
110.3
1
$38.62
$17.65
Efficient EV
92
1
$32.18
$14.71
EV Truck/SUV
147.1
1
$51.49
$23.54
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Sundown, TX
Late night
in Sundown on Sunday
Local time
2:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Arlington, TX
Late night
in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
2:34 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 26m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 94% of the route utilizing major roadways like US 84. You’ll experience a consistent pace for the majority of the trip, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 183 miles on US 84. This means you can settle into a rhythm and cover significant ground without frequent turns or slowdowns. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, offering a predictable and efficient journey across the Texas landscape. Expect primarily open highway conditions suitable for maintaining steady speeds.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 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 154.9 miles in near US 84.
Driving Effort9/10
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 17 significant decision points across 367.8 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 154.9 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 337.9 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 365.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sundown, TX and Arlington, TX, road signs point toward Spur 327 and Post.
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 6h 26m. Total distance: 367.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 26m 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.
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 154.9 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 337.9 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 365.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.9 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.
