Drive Time
5h 3m
Distance
283.7 mi
457 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
The drive from Arlington, TX to Old River-Winfree, TX covers 283.7 miles and takes about 5h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Julius Schepps Freeway, North Grand Parkway East, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 202.3 miles on Julius Schepps Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.34 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
141.8 miles from Arlington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
This is a 5h 3m highway drive covering 283.7 miles, with most of the trip on Julius Schepps Freeway and North Grand Parkway East. The longest continuous stretch is about 202.3 miles on Julius Schepps Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Julius Schepps Freeway and North Grand Parkway East. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near East Interstate 20.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 283.7 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (East Interstate 20): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto East Interstate 20
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 20 East
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 45 South: Houston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Grand Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward TX 99 Toll East
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Julius Schepps Freeway | 202.3 mi | 3h 27m |
| North Grand Parkway East | 48.6 mi | 52m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 15.4 mi | 16m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| South Collins Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 565 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Interstate 45 North Frontage Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| West Abram Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Old River-Winfree, 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
Merge onto I 20
Continue on I 20
Take the exit
Merge onto I 45
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West
Take the ramp
Merge onto TX 99 Toll
Take the exit
Turn left onto FM 565
Turn left onto FM 1409
Turn left
Arrive at 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 141.8 miles or 2h 31m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Old River-Winfree, 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 283.7 miles and 5h 3m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 141.8 mi from Arlington, TX · 2h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 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 141.8 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Julius Schepps Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 202.3 miles.
The final approach into Old River-Winfree, 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 Old River-Winfree, TX.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$43.34 one way
$86.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $47.49 | $94.98 |
| premium | $4.59 | $51.28 | $102.56 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.03 | $126.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.1 | 1 | $29.79 | $13.62 |
| Efficient EV | 70.9 | 0 | $24.82 | $11.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.5 | 1 | $39.72 | $18.16 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 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
Evening in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
5:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Old River-Winfree on Saturday
Local time
5:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Dallas, TX
142 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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