Origin
Alton, TX
Afternoon in Alton on Monday
Local time
12:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alton, TX to Arlington, TX
Drive Time
7h 43m
Distance
525.7 mi
846 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$80
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 34m
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6 AM
7h 43m
8 AM
8h 2m
10 AM
7h 50m
12 PM
7h 48m
3 PM
7h 51m
5 PM
8h 1m
8 PM
7h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alton, TX
Mark Direen
Arlington, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Alton, TX to Arlington, TX covers 525.7 miles and takes about 7h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 10th Avenue, West McIntyre Street, North Closner Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $80.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
262.9 miles from Alton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 525.7 miles and 7h 43m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are North 10th Avenue and West McIntyre Street.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 10th Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 7h 43m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 43m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alton, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 10th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West McIntyre Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Closner Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Expressway 281 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69C North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nueces Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| King David Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North 10th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alton, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on Main Avenue
102 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Avenue
2
Turn right
2.0 mi
·
2 min
3
Continue straight
9.1 mi
·
13 min
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto North 10th Avenue
400 ft
·
13 sec
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North 10th Avenue
5
Turn right onto West McIntyre Street
377 ft
·
14 sec
·
West McIntyre Street
6
Turn left onto North Closner Boulevard
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Closner Boulevard
7
Turn straight onto North Expressway 281
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Expressway 281
8
Take the ramp slight left toward I 69C North, US 281 North
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 69C North, US 281 North
9
Merge slight left
68 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
10
Keep slight right
70 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
11
Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Nueces Street
12
Turn right onto King David Drive
32 mi
·
39 min
·
King David Drive
13
Continue on West Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
14
Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
233 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
15
Continue on Helena Road
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Helena Road
16
Turn straight onto State Highway 80
24 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 80
17
Continue on South Nixon Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Nixon Avenue
18
Continue on State Highway 80 North
31 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 80 North
19
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
20
Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
South Colorado Street
21
Continue on United States Highway 183
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
United States Highway 183
22
Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
23
Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
59 mi
·
54 min
·
Pickle Parkway
24
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 35 North: Waco
25
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
65 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
26
Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
27
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
28
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
45 mi
·
47 min
·
I 35W: Fort Worth
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 20 East: Dallas
30
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 20 East: Dallas
31
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
32
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
33
Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
34
Continue on West Interstate 20
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Interstate 20
35
Turn left onto South Cooper Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cooper Street
36
Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cooper Street
37
Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Pioneer Parkway
38
Turn left onto South Center Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Center Street
39
Continue on South Mesquite Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mesquite Street
40
Turn left onto East Abram Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Abram Street
41
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 262.9 miles from Alton, TX, or about 3h 51m into the drive.
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 116 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 262.9 miles or 3h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 50m
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 Alton, 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.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alton, TX
This is one driving day of about 525.7 miles and 7h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 116 miles from Alton, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 262.9 mi from Alton, TX · 3h 51m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
173 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Meal stop
347 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 116 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 262.9 miles from Alton, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arlington, TX
The final approach into Arlington, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Arlington, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$80.30 one way
$160.61 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
184 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $88.00 | $176.01 |
| premium | $4.59 | $95.02 | $190.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $116.79 | $233.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$80
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$105–$130
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 183.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $55 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 157.7 | 1 | $55.20 | $25.23 |
| Efficient EV | 131.4 | 1 | $46.00 | $21.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 210.3 | 2 | $73.60 | $33.64 |
Gas CO2
184 kg
EV CO2
62 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Arlington, TX
Afternoon in Arlington on Monday
Local time
12:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
2 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
7h 43m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alton, TX to Arlington, TX covers 525.7 miles and takes about 7h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 10th Avenue, West McIntyre Street, North Closner Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 262.9 miles from Alton, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $80.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 43m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alton, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alton, TX to Arlington, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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