Origin
Arlington, TX
Afternoon in Arlington on Friday
Local time
2:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, TX to Van Horn, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 23m
Distance
497.6 mi
801 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$75
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 16m
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6 AM
8h 24m
8 AM
8h 39m
10 AM
8h 29m
12 PM
8h 28m
3 PM
8h 30m
5 PM
8h 38m
8 PM
8h 19m
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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Van Horn, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington, TX to Van Horn, TX covers 497.6 miles and takes about 8h 23m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
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 $75.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
248.8 miles from Arlington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 23m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 23m drive with frequent turns across 497.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 8h 23m, 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 Van Horn, 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 | — | — |
| I 10 | — | — |
| Ross Drive | — | — |
| East Broadway Street | — | — |
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 Van Horn, 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
421 mi
·
7 hr
8
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
42 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 Business
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 10 Business
10
Turn right onto Ross Drive
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Ross Drive
11
Continue on East Broadway Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Broadway Street
12
Turn right onto La Caverna Street
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
La Caverna Street
13
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 248.8 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 4h 11m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 109 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 248.8 miles or 4h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 248.8 miles or 4h 11m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Van Horn, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arlington, TX
Aim for roughly 249 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Van Horn, TX
Aim for roughly 249 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 109 miles from Arlington, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
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 248.8 mi from Arlington, TX · 4h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
249 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Roscoe, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
249 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Roscoe, TX after about 249 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 109 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 248.8 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 249 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.
Arriving in Van Horn, TX
The final approach into Van Horn, 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 Van Horn, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Van Horn, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$75.19 one way
$150.38 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
174 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $82.30 | $164.60 |
| premium | $4.54 | $88.84 | $177.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $109.86 | $219.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$75
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$205–$315
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 174.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $52 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 149.3 | 1 | $52.25 | $23.88 |
| Efficient EV | 124.4 | 1 | $43.54 | $19.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 199 | 2 | $69.66 | $31.85 |
Gas CO2
174 kg
EV CO2
58 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.
Destination
Van Horn, TX
Afternoon in Van Horn on Friday
Local time
2:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
59°F
Roscoe, TX
249 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
8h 23m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Van Horn, TX covers 497.6 miles and takes about 8h 23m 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.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 249 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 248.8 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 $75.19 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 8h 23m, 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 Van Horn, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Arlington, TX to Van Horn, 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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