Origin
Arlington, TX
Afternoon in Arlington on Friday
Local time
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, TX to Fort Stockton, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 34m
Distance
431.7 mi
695 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$65
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 24m
★
6 AM
7h 34m
8 AM
7h 54m
10 AM
7h 41m
12 PM
7h 39m
3 PM
7h 42m
5 PM
7h 53m
8 PM
7h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, TX
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Fort Stockton, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington, TX to Fort Stockton, TX covers 431.7 miles and takes about 7h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Cooper Street, West Lamar Boulevard, I 30 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.23 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
215.9 miles from Arlington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 34m. Total distance: 431.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 34m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 34m drive with frequent turns across 431.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Cooper 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 34m, 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 Arlington, TX to Fort Stockton, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Cooper Street | — | — |
| West Lamar Boulevard | — | — |
| I 30 West | — | — |
| Tom Landry Freeway | — | — |
| West Freeway | — | — |
| SH 349 | — | — |
| Interstate 20 | — | — |
| Rankin Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Cooper Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Fort Stockton, TX.
1
Start on West Abram Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Abram Street
2
Turn right onto South Cooper Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Cooper Street
3
Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Lamar Boulevard
4
Turn left onto I 30 West
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 30 West
5
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
6
Continue on West Freeway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
West Freeway
7
Merge slight right
284 mi
·
4 hr 47 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward SH 349 Business, SH 349: Lamesa, Rankin
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
SH 349 Business, SH 349: Lamesa, Rankin
9
Turn left onto East Interstate 20
348 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Interstate 20
10
Turn left onto Rankin Highway
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Rankin Highway
11
Continue on South State Highway 349
10 mi
·
10 min
·
South State Highway 349
12
Continue on TX 349
42 mi
·
43 min
·
TX 349
13
Turn right onto Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
14
Continue on East 3rd Street
44 mi
·
48 min
·
East 3rd Street
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 Business Loop West, US 385 South: Fort Stockton, Marathon
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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I 10 Business Loop West, US 385 South: Fort Stockton, Marathon
16
Turn left onto East US Highway 290
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
East US Highway 290
17
Continue on East Dickinson Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Dickinson Boulevard
18
Turn right onto North Main Street
246 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
19
Turn left onto West 10th Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
West 10th Street
20
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 215.9 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 3h 47m 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 95 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 215.9 miles or 3h 47m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Stockton, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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.
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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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arlington, TX
This is one driving day of about 431.7 miles and 7h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Arlington, 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 215.9 mi from Arlington, TX · 3h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
216 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 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 215.9 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fort Stockton, TX
The final approach into Fort Stockton, 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 Fort Stockton, 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
$65.23 one way
$130.46 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
151 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $71.40 | $142.80 |
| premium | $4.54 | $77.08 | $154.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $95.31 | $190.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$65
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 151 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 129.5 | 1 | $45.33 | $20.72 |
| Efficient EV | 107.9 | 1 | $37.77 | $17.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 172.7 | 2 | $60.44 | $27.63 |
Gas CO2
151 kg
EV CO2
51 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
Fort Stockton, TX
Afternoon in Fort Stockton on Friday
Local time
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 34m 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 Arlington, TX to Fort Stockton, TX covers 431.7 miles and takes about 7h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Cooper Street, West Lamar Boulevard, I 30 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 215.9 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 $65.23 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 34m, 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 Arlington, TX to Fort Stockton, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Arlington, TX to Fort Stockton, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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