Origin
Arlington, TX
Evening in Arlington on Tuesday
Local time
8:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, TX to Agua Dulce, TX
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
10h 11m
Distance
601.4 mi
968 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$91
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 2m
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6 AM
10h 12m
8 AM
10h 30m
10 AM
10h 18m
12 PM
10h 16m
3 PM
10h 19m
5 PM
10h 29m
8 PM
10h 6m
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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Agua Dulce, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington, TX to Agua Dulce, TX covers 601.4 miles and takes about 10h 11m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 20, I 10, West Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 421 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $90.87 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
300.7 miles from Arlington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
At 601.4 miles and 10h 11m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 20 and I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 421 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 10. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near FM 157 / South Cooper Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 601.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.4 miles (FM 157 / South Cooper Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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FM 157 / South Cooper Street
Turn right onto FM 157 / South Cooper Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
2.3 mi into trip
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~5m in
Turn left toward I 30 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 30 West
5
2.6 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway
Merge onto I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
30.1 mi into trip
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~39m in
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I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
594.5 mi into trip
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~9h 55m in
Take the exit toward FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 421 mi | 7h |
| I 10 | 143.4 mi | 2h 15m |
| West Freeway | 15.5 mi | 17m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 12 mi | 15m |
| South Ascencion Street | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| South Cooper Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Darrington Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Las Colonias Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 421 mi, about 7h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Agua Dulce, TX.
1
Start on West Abram Street
0.4 mi
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1 min
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West Abram Street
2
Turn right onto FM 157
1.7 mi
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3 min
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South Cooper Street
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard
0.3 mi
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41 sec
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West Lamar Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
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37 sec
Toward I 30 West
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 30
12 mi
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15 min
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Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 30; US 377
15 mi
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17 min
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West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 20
421 mi
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7 hr
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I 20
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 10
143 mi
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2 hr 15 min
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I 10
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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44 sec
Toward FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario
10
Turn right onto Darrington Road
1.5 mi
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2 min
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Darrington Road
11
Turn right onto Las Colonias Road
1.5 mi
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3 min
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Las Colonias Road
12
Turn left onto South Ascencion Street
3.1 mi
·
7 min
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South Ascencion Street
13
Turn right onto Kentwood Avenue
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Kentwood Avenue
14
Turn left onto Agua del Rio
346 ft
·
15 sec
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Agua del Rio
15
Arrive at destination
Agua del Rio
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 300.7 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 5h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 421 miles.
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 132 miles or 2h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 300.7 miles or 5h 9m 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 300.7 miles or 5h 9m
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 9h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Agua Dulce, 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 301 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Agua Dulce, TX
Aim for roughly 301 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 132 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.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 421 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 300.7 mi from Arlington, TX · 5h 9m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
198 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
397 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 Kermit, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
301 mi · about 5.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 301 miles or 5.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 132 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 300.7 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 421 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 301 miles or 5.1 hours on the road.
Arriving in Agua Dulce, TX
The final approach into Agua Dulce, 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 Agua Dulce, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Agua Dulce, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$90.87 one way
$181.75 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
210 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $99.47 | $198.94 |
| premium | $4.54 | $107.38 | $214.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $132.78 | $265.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$91
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$221–$331
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 210.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $63 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 180.4 | 2 | $63.15 | $28.87 |
| Efficient EV | 150.4 | 1 | $52.62 | $24.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 240.6 | 3 | $84.20 | $38.49 |
Gas CO2
210 kg
EV CO2
70 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Agua Dulce, TX
Evening in Agua Dulce on Tuesday
Local time
7:57 PM
MDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Brownwood, TX
198 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
26 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
10h 11m 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 Agua Dulce, TX covers 601.4 miles and takes about 10h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, I 10, West Freeway. 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 301 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 300.7 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 $90.87 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 601.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (FM 157 / South Cooper Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Arlington, TX to Agua Dulce, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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