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Trip from Washington, 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 53m
Distance
211.7 mi
341 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 41m
★
6 AM
3h 54m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 3m
12 PM
4h 0m
3 PM
4h 4m
5 PM
4h 18m
8 PM
3h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington, TX
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Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
This 211.7-mile drive from Washington, TX to Arlington, TX takes approximately 3 hours and 53 minutes and is a straightforward, single-day trip. You'll primarily travel on North State Highway 6 and I-35W, with a small section on North La Salle Street, making it a mixed drive. With a projected fuel cost of around $32, this route offers a budget-friendly journey through the Great Plains region of Texas. This drive is ideal for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. It’s a practical route for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
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
105.9 miles from Washington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North State Highway 6 | 57.4 mi | 58m |
| I 35W | 45.1 mi | 47m |
| North La Salle Street | 32.2 mi | 34m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 31.5 mi | 31m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| East State Highway 6 | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| East Loop 340 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 105 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
North State Highway 6
— 57.4 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 Washington, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on this road
245 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto FM 1155
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
FM 1155 East
3
Continue on FM 1155
1.4 mi
·
3 min
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FM 1155 East
4
Turn right onto TX 105
4.2 mi
·
5 min
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State Highway 105
5
Continue on TX 105
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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West Washington Avenue
6
Turn left onto TX 6 Bus
32 mi
·
34 min
·
North La Salle Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 190; TX 6
14 mi
·
14 min
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North State Highway 6
8
Continue on US 190; TX 6
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Market Street
9
Continue on US 79; TX 6
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
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North State Highway 6
10
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 6
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North State Highway 6
11
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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South Main Street
12
Continue on TX 6
37 mi
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37 min
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North State Highway 6
13
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi
·
2 min
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South Memorial Street
14
Continue on TX 6
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East State Highway 6
15
Take the exit onto TX 6
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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TX 6
16
Turn right onto Loop 340
4.9 mi
·
6 min
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East Loop 340
17
Take the exit
354 ft
·
10 sec
18
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 35 North
19
Merge onto I 35; US 77
31 mi
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31 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
45 mi
·
47 min
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I 35W
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Use the slight left lane.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 45B
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
Use the right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
Use the slight left lane.
23
Merge onto I 20
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 449A
Toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on West Interstate 20
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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West Interstate 20
27
Turn left onto FM 157
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cooper Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
28
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 157
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cooper Street
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto Spur 303
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Pioneer Parkway
Use the right lane.
30
Turn left onto South Center Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Center Street
Use the left lane.
31
Continue on South Mesquite Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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South Mesquite Street
32
Turn left onto East Abram Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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East Abram Street
33
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 53-minute duration, departing in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic, especially as you approach the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. With only one recommended stop, plan for a break around the halfway point or when you transition onto I-35W. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 57.4 miles. This is a manageable drive for one day, so you have flexibility in timing your departure and stops.
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 105.9 miles from Washington, TX, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.4 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 47 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.9 miles or 1h 56m 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 8m
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 Washington, 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 Washington, TX
This is one driving day of about 211.7 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Washington, 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 57.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 105.9 miles from Washington, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 7.6 and 206 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.6 mi into trip
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~12m in
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TX 6 Bus / North La Salle Street
Turn left onto TX 6 Bus / North La Salle Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
149.8 mi into trip
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~2h 43m in
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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
194.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 30m 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
195.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 31m 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
206 mi into trip
|
~3h 43m 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
$29.00 one way
$57.99 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $32.39 | $64.78 |
| premium | $4.23 | $35.21 | $70.43 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $39.97 | $79.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.5 | 0 | $22.23 | $10.16 |
| Efficient EV | 52.9 | 0 | $18.52 | $8.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.7 | 1 | $29.64 | $13.55 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Origin
Washington, TX
Morning in Washington on Monday
Local time
6:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny
S 10 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 6:39PM CDT until July 18 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 6:38PM CDT until July 18 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Destination
Arlington, TX
Morning in Arlington on Monday
Local time
6:00 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 6:39PM CDT until July 18 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 6:38PM CDT until July 18 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
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
15 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
3h 53m 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
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 116.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive presents a mixed character, with 56% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 57.4 miles on North State Highway 6, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. Following this, the route transitions to I-35W, a more typical interstate experience. The road personality shifts from a more open highway feel to faster, potentially busier interstate conditions as you approach Arlington. Expect a drive that is largely functional rather than overtly scenic.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.4 mi on North State Highway 6.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in near TX 6 Bus / North La Salle Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 19 significant decision points across 211.7 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 7.6 miles (TX 6 Bus / North La Salle Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 149.8 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 194.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
822 ft
227 ft
Total Climb
667 ft
Total Descent
290 ft
Highest Point
822 ft
~181.5 mi in
Elevation Range
596 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Washington, 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 53m. Total distance: 211.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.4 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 7.6 miles (TX 6 Bus / North La Salle Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 149.8 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 194.9 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 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 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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