Origin
Arlington, TX
Afternoon in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
2:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, TX to Alvarado, TX
Drive Time
46m
Distance
36.1 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Arlington, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Alvarado, TX
Al d'Vilas
Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington, TX to Alvarado, TX covers 36.1 miles and takes about 46m 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 Watson Road, TX 360 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
18.1 miles from Arlington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 36.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Abram Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Arlington, TX to Alvarado, TX is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arlington, TX to Alvarado, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Abram Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Watson Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 360 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Angus G | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rosa Parks Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 360 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 287 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Abram Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Alvarado, TX.
1
Start on West Abram Street
92 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
2
Continue on West Abram Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Abram Street
3
Turn slight right
410 ft
·
18 sec
4
Keep slight right
226 ft
·
10 sec
5
Turn straight onto South Watson Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Watson Road
6
Take the ramp slight left toward TX 360 South
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
TX 360 South
7
Merge slight left onto Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway
8
Continue on Rosa Parks Memorial Highway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Rosa Parks Memorial Highway
9
Continue on Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway
6.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway
10
Continue on South State Highway 360
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Highway 360
11
Merge slight right onto West US Highway 287
449 ft
·
6 sec
·
West US Highway 287
12
Take the exit straight toward US 287 South
253 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 287 South
13
Continue on US 287 South
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 287 South
14
Merge slight left onto West US Highway 287
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West US Highway 287
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 67 South: Cleburne
16
Turn straight onto South US Highway 67
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South US Highway 67
17
Take the ramp straight toward US 67 South
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 67 South
18
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
13 min
19
Turn left onto North Baugh Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Baugh Street
20
Turn straight onto East College Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East College Street
21
Turn left onto South Sparks Street
253 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Sparks Street
22
Turn right onto East Weaver Street
413 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Weaver Street
23
Turn right
131 ft
·
11 sec
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 18.1 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 23m 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 36.1 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.1 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alvarado, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arlington, TX
This is one driving day of about 36.1 miles and 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Arlington, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.1 mi from Arlington, TX · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alvarado, TX
The final approach into Alvarado, 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 Alvarado, 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
$5.51 one way
$11.03 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $6.04 | $12.09 |
| premium | $4.59 | $6.53 | $13.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Alvarado, TX
Afternoon in Alvarado on Sunday
Local time
2:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
65°F
Addison, TX
18 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 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
46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arlington, TX to Alvarado, TX covers 36.1 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Abram Street, South Watson Road, TX 360 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.1 miles from Arlington, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.51 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Arlington, TX to Alvarado, TX is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arlington, TX to Alvarado, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Arlington, TX to Alvarado, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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