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Trip from Arlington, TX to Hallsville, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 49m

Distance

157.6 mi

254 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 39m ★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

suburban city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Arlington, TX

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human settlement in Harrison County, Texas, United States of America

Hallsville, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Arlington, TX to Hallsville, TX covers 157.6 miles and takes about 2h 49m 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 Mesquite Street, North Center Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.81 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

78.8 miles from Arlington, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

About the Cities

Starting in Arlington, TX

Full guide →

Arlington is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex metropolitan area, in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. With a population of almost 400,000 (2019), it is Texas' seventh largest, and the third largest in the Metroplex. Arlington is south of the sprawling DFW International Airport.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 49m. Total distance: 157.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 49m drive with frequent turns across 157.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Arlington, TX to Hallsville, TX is easy. At 2h 49m 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 Hallsville, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Abram Street
South Mesquite Street
North Center Street
Interstate 30
East Copeland Road
I 30 East
Tom Landry Freeway
East R L Thornton Freeway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Abram Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Hallsville, TX.

1

Start on West Abram Street

92 ft · 8 sec · West Abram Street
2

Continue on West Abram Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · West Abram Street
3

Turn left onto South Mesquite Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Mesquite Street
4

Turn straight onto North Center Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Center Street
5

Turn slight right

217 ft · 10 sec
6

Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

0.2 mi · 46 sec · East Interstate 30
7

Continue on East Copeland Road

0.5 mi · 56 sec · East Copeland Road
8

Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East

0.4 mi · 57 sec · I 30 East
9

Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

16 mi · 18 min · Tom Landry Freeway
10

Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
11

Keep slight right to continue on US 80 East: Terrell

19 mi · 20 min · US 80 East: Terrell
12

Continue straight

4.5 mi · 4 min
13

Merge slight left

104 mi · 1 hr 44 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward FM 450: Hallsville

0.2 mi · 30 sec · FM 450: Hallsville
15

Turn left

2.3 mi · 3 min
16

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.8 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 1h 24m 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 35 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 78.8 miles or 1h 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hallsville, 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.

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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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Arlington, TX

This is one driving day of about 157.6 miles and 2h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Arlington, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 78.8 mi from Arlington, TX · 1h 24m into the drive

Downtown McLendon-Chisholm, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

McLendon-Chisholm, TX

79 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

Dallas, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

McLendon-Chisholm, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.8 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hallsville, TX

The final approach into Hallsville, 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 Hallsville, 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

$23.81 one way

$47.63 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $26.07 $52.13
premium $4.54 $28.14 $56.28
diesel $5.61 $34.80 $69.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.3 0 $16.55 $7.56
Efficient EV 39.4 0 $13.79 $6.30
EV Truck/SUV 63 0 $22.06 $10.09

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Arlington, TX

Morning in Arlington on Saturday

Local time

7:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hallsville, TX

Morning in Hallsville on Saturday

Local time

7:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°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

23 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

2h 49m 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 Hallsville, TX covers 157.6 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Abram Street, South Mesquite Street, North Center Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 78.8 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 $23.81 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Arlington, TX to Hallsville, TX is easy. At 2h 49m 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 Hallsville, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Arlington, TX to Hallsville, 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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