Arlington, TX Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, Arlington, TX is a local road trip base with 97 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 11-mile quick runs to 537-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Arlington, TX spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
97
Longest Drive
619.3 mi
Homestead Meadows North, TX
Quickest Drive
20m
Bedford, TX
Plan Around Arlington, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Arlington, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Arlington, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Arlington, TX
Arlington, TX to Abram, TX
Arlington, TX to West Sharyland, TX
Arlington, TX to Alton, TX
Arlington, TX to Rio Hondo, TX
Arlington, TX to Alice, TX
Arlington, TX to Kermit, TX
Arlington, TX to Lubbock, TX
Arlington, TX to Port Arthur, TX
Arlington, TX to Stowell, TX
Arlington, TX to Angleton, TX
Arlington, TX to Beach City, TX
Arlington, TX to Old River-Winfree, TX
Arlington, TX to Brownwood, TX
Arlington, TX to Barrett, TX
Arlington, TX to Houston, TX
Arlington, TX to Pinehurst, TX
Arlington, TX to Porter Heights, TX
Arlington, TX to Ballinger, TX
Driving from Arlington, TX
On average, trips departing from Arlington, TX run 215 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 54m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 537 miles (9h 27m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Arlington, TX most often head toward Abram, TX (536.8 mi, 9h 27m), West Sharyland, TX (526.2 mi, 9h 17m), Alton, TX (524.1 mi, 9h 13m), Rio Hondo, TX (508.5 mi, 9h 21m), and Alice, TX (410.8 mi, 7h 8m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 215-mile trip from Arlington, TX, budget about $32 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 37 mapped routes leaving Arlington, TX and 60 routes heading into Arlington, TX, covering 97 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 537 miles.
The longest mapped route from Arlington, TX covers 537 miles and takes approximately 9h 27m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.
The average route from Arlington, TX runs about 215 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 54m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 215-mile trip from Arlington, TX costs roughly $32 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Arlington, TX include Abram, TX, West Sharyland, TX, Alton, TX and Rio Hondo, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Arlington, TX
Longer Road Trips from Arlington, TX
Trips to Arlington, TX
Homestead Meadows North, TX to Arlington, TX
El Paso, TX to Arlington, TX
Laguna Heights, TX to Arlington, TX
Rio Hondo, TX to Arlington, TX
Abram, TX to Arlington, TX
Mercedes, TX to Arlington, TX
Weslaco, TX to Arlington, TX
Palmview South, TX to Arlington, TX
West Sharyland, TX to Arlington, TX
Rio Bravo, TX to Arlington, TX
Robstown, TX to Arlington, TX
Cactus, TX to Arlington, TX
Nearby Hubs
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