Drive Time
5h 26m
Distance
298 mi
480 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
Photo: Thomas balabaud
The drive from Arlington, TX to Angleton, TX covers 298 miles and takes about 5h 26m 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 Collins Street, Interstate 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.52 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
149 miles from Arlington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 26m drive with frequent turns across 298 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 26m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arlington, TX to Angleton, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Abram Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Collins Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 45 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Julius Schepps 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 Angleton, TX.
Start on West Abram Street
Continue on West Abram Street
Turn right
Turn slight right onto South Collins Street
Turn left onto East Interstate 20
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South: Houston
Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
Continue on Gulf Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria
Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport
Continue on South Freeway
Keep slight left
Merge slight right onto South Freeway
Continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward TX 288 Business South: Angleton
Turn left onto North Business State Highway 288
Continue on North Velasco Street
Continue on Front Street
Turn left onto West Wilkins Street
Turn right onto North Velasco Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149 miles or 2h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Angleton, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arlington, TX
This is one driving day of about 298 miles and 5h 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 149 mi from Arlington, TX · 2h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
149 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 149 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Angleton, 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 Angleton, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$45.52 one way
$91.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $49.89 | $99.77 |
| premium | $4.59 | $53.86 | $107.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $66.21 | $132.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.4 | 1 | $31.29 | $14.30 |
| Efficient EV | 74.5 | 0 | $26.08 | $11.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.2 | 1 | $41.72 | $19.07 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
11:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Angleton on Saturday
Local time
11:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Dallas, TX
149 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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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