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Trip from Arlington, TX to Cleveland, TX

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

3h 23m

Distance

164.4 mi

265 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 11m ★
6 AM
3h 23m
8 AM
3h 47m
10 AM
3h 31m
12 PM
3h 29m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 46m
8 PM
3h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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suburban city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Arlington, TX

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Cleveland, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Arlington, TX to Cleveland, TX covers 164.4 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Cresson Bypass, US Highway 67, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.5 miles on Cresson Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.84 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

82.2 miles from Arlington, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 164.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Arlington, TX to Cleveland, TX covers 164.4 miles and takes about 3h 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cresson Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 42.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Center Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 164.4 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 0.1 miles (South Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (FM 157 / South Cooper Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Center Street

Turn right onto South Center Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
4.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | FM 157 / South Cooper Street

Keep slight right at fork onto FM 157 / South Cooper Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
21.1 mi into trip | ~27m in | I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 20 West
7
24.3 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward US 377: Granbury

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 429A Toward US 377: Granbury
8
24.5 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 377 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward US 377 North

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cresson Bypass 42.5 mi 50m
US Highway 67 34.4 mi 39m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway 18.7 mi 20m
East Commerce Street 16.7 mi 19m
US Highway 377 South 11.1 mi 12m
South US Highway 377 7.5 mi 8m
Dublin Bypass 4.8 mi 5m
Early Boulevard 4.5 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Cresson Bypass — 42.5 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Cleveland, TX.

1

Start on West Abram Street

93 ft · 8 sec · West Abram Street
2

Continue on West Abram Street

417 ft · 21 sec · West Abram Street
3

Turn right onto South Center Street

2.0 mi · 4 min · South Center Street
Use the right lane.
4

Turn right onto Spur 303

0.5 mi · 48 sec · West Pioneer Parkway
Use the left lane.
5

Turn left onto FM 157

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street
Use the left lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto FM 157

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Cooper Street
Use the left lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
8

Merge onto I 20

16 mi · 16 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20

3.2 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 429A Toward US 377: Granbury Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward US 377 North Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12

Turn straight onto Southwest Loop 820

369 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Loop 820
13

Turn left onto US 377

2.7 mi · 4 min · Benbrook Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
14

Continue on US 377

11 mi · 12 min · US Highway 377 South
15

Continue on US 377

42 mi · 50 min · Cresson Bypass
16

Continue on US 377

3.5 mi · 5 min · East South Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on US 67; US 377

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Continue on US 67; US 377

7.5 mi · 8 min · South US Highway 377
19

Continue on US 67; US 377

4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass
20

Continue on US 67; US 377

2.3 mi · 2 min · Southwest US Highway 377
21

Continue on US 67; US 377

15 mi · 17 min · US Highway 67
22

Continue on US 67; US 377; TX 36

2.9 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue
23

Continue on US 67; US 377

19 mi · 21 min · US Highway 67
24

Continue on US 67; US 377

4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard
25

Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377

17 mi · 19 min · East Commerce Street
26

Turn left onto FM 567

2.2 mi · 5 min · Farm-to-Market Road 567
27

Continue on FM 567

1.2 mi · 2 min · Fannin Street
28

Turn left

0.1 mi · 14 sec
29

Turn straight onto FM 1176

1.8 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1176
30

Arrive at destination

FM 1176

Trip Plan

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 82.2 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.5 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 36 miles or 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 82.2 miles or 1h 42m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleveland, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Arlington, TX

This is one driving day of about 164.4 miles and 3h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 Cresson Bypass for about 42.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 82.2 mi from Arlington, TX · 1h 42m into the drive

city in and the county seat of Erath County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stephenville, TX

82 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

Crowley, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stephenville, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.2 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cleveland, TX

The final approach into Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, TX.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Play Street Museum - Fort Worth

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 23.5

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 8:30 am–8 pm

+18179302577

Visit website

The Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 140.9

Brownwood, Texas

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13256436376

Visit website

Brown County Museum of History

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 140.9

Brownwood, Texas

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13256411926

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.84 one way

$49.68 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $27.19 $54.38
premium $4.54 $29.35 $58.71
diesel $5.61 $36.30 $72.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.3 0 $17.26 $7.89
Efficient EV 41.1 0 $14.39 $6.58
EV Truck/SUV 65.8 0 $23.02 $10.52

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Arlington, TX

Late night in Arlington on Friday

Local time

12:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Sunny

S 10 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 5:25PM CDT until April 16 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 4:16PM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

Destination

Cleveland, TX

Late night in Cleveland on Friday

Local time

12:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°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

26 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

3h 23m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Cleveland, TX covers 164.4 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cresson Bypass, US Highway 67, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.2 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 $24.84 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 164.4 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 0.1 miles (South Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (FM 157 / South Cooper Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Arlington, TX to Cleveland, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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