Origin
Arlington, TX
Afternoon in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
3:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, TX to Aransas Pass, TX
Drive Time
7h
Distance
385.1 mi
620 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 49m
★
6 AM
7h 1m
8 AM
7h 23m
10 AM
7h 8m
12 PM
7h 6m
3 PM
7h 10m
5 PM
7h 22m
8 PM
6h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Aransas Pass, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington, TX to Aransas Pass, TX covers 385.1 miles and takes about 7h 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 Center Street, West Pioneer Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.83 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
192.5 miles from Arlington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h drive with frequent turns across 385.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h, 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 Aransas Pass, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Abram Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Center Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Pioneer Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Cooper Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35W South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Abram Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Aransas Pass, TX.
1
Start on West Abram Street
92 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
2
Continue on West Abram Street
417 ft
·
22 sec
·
West Abram Street
3
Turn right onto South Center Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Center Street
4
Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Pioneer Parkway
5
Turn left onto South Cooper Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cooper Street
6
Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cooper Street
7
Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20 West: Fort Worth
8
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South: Waco
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35W South: Waco
11
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
78 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
South Freeway
12
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
13
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
14
Keep slight left
26 mi
·
26 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
16
Continue straight
59 mi
·
54 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 183 South: Lockhart
18
Continue on United States Highway 183
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
United States Highway 183
19
Continue on North Colorado Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
North Colorado Street
20
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
21
Continue on North Magnolia Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Magnolia Avenue
22
Turn left onto East Pierce Street
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
East Pierce Street
23
Continue on North United States Highway 183
43 mi
·
47 min
·
North United States Highway 183
24
Continue on North Esplanade Street
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Esplanade Street
25
Continue on South US Highway 183
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South US Highway 183
26
Continue on South US Highway 183/ US 87
27 mi
·
28 min
·
South US Highway 183/ US 87
27
Continue on North Jefferson Street
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North Jefferson Street
28
Continue on South US Highway 183
23 mi
·
24 min
·
South US Highway 183
29
Continue on North Alamo Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Alamo Street
30
Continue on North Alamo Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Alamo Street
31
Turn left onto East Empresario Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Empresario Street
32
Turn right
9.6 mi
·
9 min
33
Continue on Farm to Market Road 136
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Farm to Market Road 136
34
Turn left onto State Highway 188
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 188
35
Turn right onto FM 1069 North
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
FM 1069 North
36
Turn left onto West Wheeler Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Wheeler Avenue
37
Keep slight left to continue on West Cleveland Boulevard
240 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Cleveland Boulevard
38
Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard
16 ft
·
Harrison Boulevard
39
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 192.5 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 3h 30m 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 85 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 192.5 miles or 3h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aransas Pass, 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.
+
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 385.1 miles and 7h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Arlington, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 192.5 mi from Arlington, TX · 3h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
193 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 192.5 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aransas Pass, TX
The final approach into Aransas Pass, 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 Aransas Pass, 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
$58.83 one way
$117.65 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
135 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $64.47 | $128.93 |
| premium | $4.59 | $69.61 | $139.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $85.56 | $171.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.5 | 1 | $40.44 | $18.48 |
| Efficient EV | 96.3 | 1 | $33.70 | $15.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 154 | 1 | $53.91 | $24.65 |
Gas CO2
135 kg
EV CO2
45 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
Aransas Pass, TX
Afternoon in Aransas Pass on Sunday
Local time
3:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arlington, TX to Aransas Pass, TX covers 385.1 miles and takes about 7h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Abram Street, South Center Street, West Pioneer Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 192.5 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 $58.83 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 7h, 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 Aransas Pass, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Arlington, TX to Aransas Pass, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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