Origin
Arlington, TX
Evening in Arlington on Thursday
Local time
5:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, TX to Boling, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 49m
Distance
309.7 mi
498 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 37m
★
6 AM
5h 50m
8 AM
6h 16m
10 AM
5h 59m
12 PM
5h 56m
3 PM
6h 0m
5 PM
6h 15m
8 PM
5h 42m
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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Boling, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
This 309.7-mile drive from Arlington, TX to Boling, TX is designed as a single-day adventure, taking approximately 5 hours and 49 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of around $47, it's an accessible trip for most budgets. The route primarily utilizes major freeways, making it a highway-focused experience. You'll be spending about 85% of your time on high-speed roads, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 214.3 miles. This drive is straightforward and efficient, perfect for getting you to your destination without extensive planning.
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
154.8 miles from Arlington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 49m. Total distance: 309.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 85% of the mileage on high-speed roads. The bulk of your journey, a substantial 214.3 miles, will be on the Julius Schepps Freeway, offering a consistent and fast-paced drive. You'll navigate through sections of the North Sam Houston Tollway West and the Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, all contributing to the efficient, albeit less varied, character of this trip. This isn't a route for winding country lanes, but rather for covering ground effectively.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Julius Schepps Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 214.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Julius Schepps Freeway and North Sam Houston Tollway West. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 309.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 241.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 241.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
26.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 45 South: Houston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 473C
Toward I 45 South: Houston
8
241.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 15m in
Take the exit toward BW 8 East, SHT West: Bush Intercontinental Airport, Sam Houston Tollway West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 60B
Toward BW 8 East, SHT West: Bush Intercontinent...
7
241.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway
7
268.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 48m in
Take the exit toward US 59 North, US 59 South: Downtown, Victoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 59 North, US 59 South: Downtown, Vict...
8
269.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 69 South, US 59 South: Victoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 69 South, US 59 South: Victoria
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Arlington, TX and Boling, TX, road signs point toward Bw 8 East, Sht West: Bush Intercontinental Airport, Sam Houston Tollway West, Sht West: Sam Houston Tollway, Victoria and Fm 2218.
Bw 8 East
241.3 mi in
|
~4h 15m
Sht West: Bush Intercontinental Airport
241.3 mi in
|
~4h 15m
Sam Houston Tollway West
241.3 mi in
|
~4h 15m
Sht West: Sam Houston Tollway
241.9 mi in
|
~4h 16m
Victoria
268.9 mi in
|
~4h 48m
Fm 2218
284.8 mi in
|
~5h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Julius Schepps Freeway | 214.3 mi | 3h 41m |
| North Sam Houston Tollway West | 20.1 mi | 23m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 15.4 mi | 16m |
| Southwest Freeway | 14.9 mi | 16m |
| FM 442 | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| TX 36 | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| West Sam Houston Tollway South | 5.6 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Julius Schepps Freeway
— 214.3 mi, about 3h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Boling, TX.
1
Start on West Abram Street
93 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
2
Continue on West Abram Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Abram Street
3
Turn right
153 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
4
Turn slight right onto South Collins Street
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
South Collins Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto East Interstate 20
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Interstate 20
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 20 East
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Merge onto I 20
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 20
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 473C
Toward I 45 South: Houston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 45
214 mi
·
3 hr 41 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 60B
Toward BW 8 East, SHT West: Bush Intercontinental Airport, Sam Houston Tollway West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto BW 8
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Sam Houston Parkway West
14
Continue on SHT
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Sam Houston Tollway West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto SHT
18 mi
·
20 min
·
North Sam Houston Tollway West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto SHT
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Sam Houston Tollway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on BW 8
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Sam Houston Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 59 North, US 59 South: Downtown, Victoria
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 69 South, US 59 South: Victoria
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Merge onto I 69; US 59
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Southwest Freeway
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 99
Toward FM 2218
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
23
Turn left onto FM 2218
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
B F Terry Boulevard
24
Continue on FM 2218
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Pleak Road
25
At end of road, turn left onto TX 36
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
TX 36
26
Turn right onto FM 1236
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
School Street
Use the right lane.
27
Continue on FM 1236
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Needville Four Corners Road
28
Keep slight left at fork onto FM 1236
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 1236
29
At end of road, turn right onto FM 442
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
FM 442
30
Turn left onto FM 1301
117 ft
·
2 sec
·
FM 1301
31
Arrive at destination
FM 1301
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour and 49-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Arlington to make the most of daylight and avoid potential traffic. With only one recommended stop and 309.7 miles to cover, you have flexibility in pacing. The fuel cost is estimated at $47, so ensure your tank is full before leaving, especially given the longest stretch is over 200 miles. Keep an eye on signage for the Julius Schepps Freeway, as staying on this main artery is key to maintaining your momentum towards Boling.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 154.8 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 214.3 miles.
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 68 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 154.8 miles or 2h 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 4h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boling, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 309.7 miles and 5h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Arlington, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Julius Schepps Freeway for about 214.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 154.8 mi from Arlington, TX · 2h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
155 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 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 154.8 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 214.3 miles.
Arriving in Boling, TX
The final approach into Boling, 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 Boling, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.80 one way
$93.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
108 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $51.22 | $102.44 |
| premium | $4.54 | $55.29 | $110.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.38 | $136.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.05
Sam Houston Tollway
(25.6 mi)
$2.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.9 | 1 | $32.52 | $14.87 |
| Efficient EV | 77.4 | 0 | $27.10 | $12.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 123.9 | 1 | $43.36 | $19.82 |
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 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
Boling, TX
Evening in Boling on Thursday
Local time
5:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
23 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
5h 49m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Boling, TX covers 309.7 miles and takes about 5h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Julius Schepps Freeway, North Sam Houston Tollway West, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 154.8 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 $46.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 309.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 241.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 241.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Arlington, TX and Boling, TX, road signs point toward Bw 8 East, Sht West: Bush Intercontinental Airport, Sam Houston Tollway West, Sht West: Sam Houston Tollway, Victoria and Fm 2218.
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