Drive Time
7h 8m
Distance
410.8 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
The drive from Arlington, TX to Alice, TX covers 410.8 miles and takes about 7h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Abram Street, South Center Street, West Pioneer Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.12 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
205.4 miles from Arlington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 34m into the drive .
Expect a 7h 8m drive with frequent turns across 410.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Abram Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Center Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Pioneer Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Cooper Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35W South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Alice, TX.
Start on West Abram Street
Continue on West Abram Street
Turn right onto South Center Street
Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
Turn left onto South Cooper Street
Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South: Waco
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Keep slight left
Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop
Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi
Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South
Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street
Take the exit slight right
Continue straight
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
Turn right onto North Cameron Street
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
Arrive at your destination
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 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 90 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 205.4 miles or 3h 34m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alice, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Arlington, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arlington, TX
This is one driving day of about 410.8 miles and 7h 8m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 205.4 mi from Arlington, TX · 3h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
205 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.
A short stop after about 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 205.4 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Alice, 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 Alice, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$61.12 one way
$122.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $68.77 | $137.54 |
| premium | $4.59 | $74.25 | $148.50 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $64.58 | $129.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 143.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 123.2 | 1 | $43.13 | $19.72 |
| Efficient EV | 102.7 | 1 | $35.95 | $16.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 164.3 | 2 | $57.51 | $26.29 |
Gas CO2
144 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
5:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Alice on Saturday
Local time
5:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Ames, TX
205 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.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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