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Trip from Woodbranch, TX to Arlington, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 23m

Distance

237.3 mi

382 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 11m ★
6 AM
4h 24m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 33m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 49m
8 PM
4h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Woodbranch, TX, TX

Woodbranch, TX

Hector Portillo

suburban city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Arlington, TX

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Trip Overview

This 237.3-mile drive from Woodbranch, TX, to Arlington, TX, is a manageable one-day trip, typically taking around 4 hours and 23 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with an estimated fuel cost of $36. The route is predominantly highway-focused, making it a straightforward journey across the Great Plains region of Texas. It's a practical option for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stop. The drive offers a consistent pace for most of its duration.

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

118.6 miles from Woodbranch, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 45 185.1 mi 3h 7m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 15.1 mi 16m
Farm-to-Market Road 3083 8 mi 14m
State Highway 242 6.5 mi 9m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway 6.1 mi 6m
South Collins Street 3.9 mi 7m
South Loop 336 East 3.2 mi 4m
Beach Airport Road 2.1 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 45 — 185.1 mi, about 3h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbranch, TX and Arlington, TX.

1

Start on North Linnwood Drive

315 ft · 15 sec · North Linnwood Drive
2

Continue on North Linnwood Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · North Linnwood Drive
3

Turn right onto Elm Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Elm Street
4

At end of road, turn left onto Woodbranch Drive

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Woodbranch Drive
5

At end of road, turn right onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
6

Turn left onto TX 242

6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 242
7

Turn right onto FM 1485

2.0 mi · 2 min · FM 1485
8

Continue on FM 3083

6.5 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083
9

Continue on FM 3083

1.2 mi · 2 min · FM 3083
10

Turn right onto Loop 336

3.2 mi · 4 min · South Loop 336 East
Use the right lane.
11

Turn right onto FM 3083

2.1 mi · 3 min · Beach Airport Road
12

Continue on FM 3083

1.5 mi · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083
13

Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
14

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 45 North
15

Merge onto I 45

185 mi · 3 hr 7 min · I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 276A Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Merge onto I 20

15 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on I 20

6.1 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 451 Toward Collins Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East Interstate 20
21

Turn right onto South Collins Street

3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street
Use the right lane.
22

Turn left onto East Abram Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Abram Street
Use the left lane.
23

Arrive at destination

West Abram Street

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour and 23-minute duration, departing Woodbranch in the morning will allow you to arrive in Arlington with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in timing your breaks. Plan to refuel before leaving Woodbranch or during the longest stretch on I 45, as services can be more spread out between major exits. The $36 fuel estimate is a good benchmark for budgeting. Since this is a single-day drive, consider an early start to maximize your time at your destination.

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 118.6 miles from Woodbranch, TX, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 185.1 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 52 miles or 1h 9m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 118.6 miles or 2h 16m 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 33m

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 Woodbranch, 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 Woodbranch, TX

This is one driving day of about 237.3 miles and 4h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Woodbranch, 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 I 45 for about 185.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Corsicana, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corsicana, TX

119 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

College Station, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corsicana, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 118.6 miles from Woodbranch, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 45 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 185.1 miles.

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.

Carl Barton Jr Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Conroe, Texas

Hours: 6 am–8:30 pm

+19365223000

Visit website

Candy Cane Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Conroe, Texas

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+19365223804

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 232.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Elm Street

Turn right onto Elm Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | Woodbranch Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Woodbranch Drive

Navigation decision point

6
0.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

At end of road, turn right onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
7
210.3 mi into trip | ~3h 49m in

Take the exit toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 276A Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
7
232.4 mi into trip | ~4h 14m in

Take the exit toward Collins Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 451 Toward Collins Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.86 one way

$71.71 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $39.25 $78.50
premium $4.54 $42.37 $84.74
diesel $5.61 $52.39 $104.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 83 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 71.2 0 $24.92 $11.39
Efficient EV 59.3 0 $20.76 $9.49
EV Truck/SUV 94.9 1 $33.22 $15.19

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 20, 2026

Origin

Woodbranch, TX

Late night in Woodbranch on Tuesday

Local time

4:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Arlington, TX

Late night in Arlington on Tuesday

Local time

4:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°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

9 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

4h 23m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for 89% of this 237.3-mile journey. The bulk of your travel will be on I 45, including an uninterrupted stretch of 185.1 miles, which means you'll encounter consistent speeds and readily available services. While Lyndon B Johnson Freeway and Farm-to-Market Road 3083 will feature, the overall character is one of efficient highway travel. This drive is designed for making miles, with minimal diversions from the main arterial routes.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 185.1 mi on I 45.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Elm Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 237.3 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 0.4 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Woodbranch Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Eastex Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Woodbranch, 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 4h 23m. Total distance: 237.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 185.1 miles on I 45. 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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Woodbranch Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Eastex Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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