Origin
Anthony, TX
Evening in Anthony on Tuesday
Local time
7:56 PM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anthony, TX to Arlington, TX
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
10h 48m
Distance
638.9 mi
1,028 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$97
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 39m
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6 AM
10h 48m
8 AM
11h 8m
10 AM
10h 55m
12 PM
10h 53m
3 PM
10h 56m
5 PM
11h 7m
8 PM
10h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anthony, TX
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Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Anthony, TX to Arlington, TX covers 638.9 miles and takes about 10h 48m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 20, I 10, West Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 421.1 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $96.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
319.5 miles from Anthony, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 21m into the drive .
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Drive Character
At 638.9 miles and 10h 48m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 20 and I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 421.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 10. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 188 miles in near I 20.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 638.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 188 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 609 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 636.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
188 mi into trip
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~3h 10m in
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I 20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
609 mi into trip
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~10h 10m in
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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
8
636.6 mi into trip
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~10h 43m 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
6
637.5 mi into trip
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~10h 45m in
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West Randol Mill Road
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
637.9 mi into trip
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~10h 46m in
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North Center Street
Turn right onto North Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 421.1 mi | 6h 59m |
| I 10 | 174.8 mi | 2h 53m |
| West Freeway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 12.3 mi | 15m |
| Camino Real de Tierra Adentro | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| North Center Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Franklin Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Cooper Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 421.1 mi, about 6h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anthony, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on Jefferson Street
75 ft
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5 sec
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Jefferson Street
2
Turn right onto South 1st Street
259 ft
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16 sec
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South 1st Street
3
Turn left onto FM 1905
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Franklin Street
4
Continue on FM 1905
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Antonio Street
5
Turn right onto South Desert Boulevard
172 ft
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4 sec
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South Desert Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
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19 sec
7
Merge onto I 10; US 85; US 180
12 mi
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13 min
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Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 10; US 180
175 mi
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2 hr 53 min
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I 10; US 180
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
421 mi
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6 hr 59 min
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I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30
15 mi
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17 min
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West Freeway
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 30
12 mi
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15 min
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Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 27A
Toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto North Cooper Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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North Cooper Street
14
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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West Randol Mill Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto North Center Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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North Center Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto West Abram Street
297 ft
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8 sec
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West Abram Street
17
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 319.5 miles from Anthony, TX, or about 5h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 421.1 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 141 miles or 2h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 319.5 miles or 5h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 319.5 miles or 5h 21m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 40m
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 Anthony, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anthony, TX
Aim for roughly 319 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Arlington, TX
Aim for roughly 319 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 141 miles from Anthony, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 421.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 319.5 mi from Anthony, TX · 5h 21m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
211 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
Overnight candidate
422 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Sweetwater, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
319 mi · about 5.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 319 miles or 5.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 141 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 319.5 miles from Anthony, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 421.1 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 319 miles or 5.4 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Arlington, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$96.54 one way
$193.08 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
224 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $105.67 | $211.34 |
| premium | $4.54 | $114.07 | $228.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $141.06 | $282.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$97
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$227–$337
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 223.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $67 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 191.7 | 2 | $67.08 | $30.67 |
| Efficient EV | 159.7 | 1 | $55.90 | $25.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 255.6 | 3 | $89.45 | $40.89 |
Gas CO2
224 kg
EV CO2
75 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 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.
Destination
Arlington, TX
Evening in Arlington on Tuesday
Local time
8:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Sweetwater, TX
422 mi in
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
28 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
10h 48m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anthony, TX to Arlington, TX covers 638.9 miles and takes about 10h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, I 10, West Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 319 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 319.5 miles from Anthony, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $96.54 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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 638.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 188 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 609 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 636.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Anthony, TX to Arlington, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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