Origin
Arlington, TX
Evening in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
5:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
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7h 32m
Distance
409.6 mi
659 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
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Arlington, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Spearman, TX
Jeff Stapleton
The drive from Arlington, TX to Spearman, TX covers 409.6 miles and takes about 7h 32m 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 $62.57 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
204.8 miles from Arlington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 46m into the drive .
Expect a 7h 32m drive with frequent turns across 409.6 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 32m, 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 Spearman, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Cooper Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Lamar Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 30 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tom Landry Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 820 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 820 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 820 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35W | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Spearman, TX.
Start on West Abram Street
Turn right onto South Cooper Street
Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard
Turn left onto I 30 West
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 West
Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express West
Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress
Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton
Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton
Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
Continue on Central Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway
Continue on US Highway 287 East
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Continue on US Highway 287 West
Continue on East 11th Street
Continue on Avenue F Northeast
Continue on US Highway 287
Continue on Burnett Street
Continue on US Highway 287
Turn straight onto Boykin Drive
Continue on East 2nd Street
Turn right onto State Highway 70
Continue on I 40 Service Road
Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West: Amarillo
Take the exit slight right toward TX 70 North: Pampa
Continue on I 40 Service Road
Turn right onto State Highway 70
Turn right onto Loop 171
Continue on State Highway 273
Turn left onto Loop 171
At the end of the road, turn right
Turn left
Keep slight right
Turn right onto Northeast Court Street
Turn left onto Northwest Court
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 90 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 204.8 miles or 3h 46m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spearman, 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.
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 409.6 miles and 7h 32m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 204.8 mi from Arlington, TX · 3h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
205 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 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 204.8 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Spearman, 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 Spearman, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$62.57 one way
$125.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $68.57 | $137.14 |
| premium | $4.59 | $74.03 | $148.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $91.00 | $182.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 143.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 122.9 | 1 | $43.01 | $19.66 |
| Efficient EV | 102.4 | 1 | $35.84 | $16.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 163.8 | 2 | $57.34 | $26.21 |
Gas CO2
143 kg
EV CO2
48 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
5:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Spearman on Sunday
Local time
5:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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
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.
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