Origin
Arlington, TX
Afternoon in Arlington on Monday
Local time
2:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, TX to Junction, TX
Drive Time
5h 22m
Distance
255.1 mi
411 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 9m
★
6 AM
5h 23m
8 AM
5h 50m
10 AM
5h 32m
12 PM
5h 30m
3 PM
5h 34m
5 PM
5h 48m
8 PM
5h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Junction, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington, TX to Junction, TX covers 255.1 miles and takes about 5h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 377 South, Cresson Bypass, US Highway 67 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.6 miles on US Highway 377 South. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.97 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
127.5 miles from Arlington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 22m highway drive covering 255.1 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 377 South and Cresson Bypass. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.6 miles on US Highway 377 South.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 377 South is the longest continuous segment at about 54.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 377 South and Cresson Bypass. 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.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 255.1 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 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 377 South | 54.6 mi | 1h 17m |
| Cresson Bypass | 42.5 mi | 50m |
| US Highway 67 | 34.4 mi | 39m |
| US 83 | 32.5 mi | 37m |
| United States Highway 190 | 18.7 mi | 27m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 18.7 mi | 20m |
| East US Highway 190 | 11.2 mi | 11m |
| South US Highway 377 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 377 South
— 54.6 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Junction, 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
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Commerce Street
26
Turn left onto US 377
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
27
Continue on US 377
44 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US Highway 377 South
28
Continue on US 377
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
29
At end of road, turn left onto US 190; US 377
127 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
30
Turn right onto US 190; US 377
356 ft
·
9 sec
·
Blackburn Street
31
Turn right onto US 190; US 377
274 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Commerce Street
32
Turn left onto US 87; US 190; US 377
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
33
Turn right onto US 190
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Menard Highway
34
Continue on US 190
19 mi
·
27 min
·
United States Highway 190
35
Continue on US 190
11 mi
·
11 min
·
East US Highway 190
36
At end of road, turn left onto US 83; US 190
30 mi
·
32 min
·
US 83; US 190
37
Continue on US 83; US 377
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 83; US 377
38
Turn left onto North 11th Street
28 ft
·
1 sec
·
North 11th Street
39
Arrive at destination
North 11th Street
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 127.5 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.5 miles or 2h 35m 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 Junction, 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.
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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 255.1 miles and 5h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 US Highway 377 South for about 54.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 127.5 mi from Arlington, TX · 2h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
128 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 127.5 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Junction, TX
The final approach into Junction, 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 Junction, 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
$38.97 one way
$77.94 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $42.70 | $85.41 |
| premium | $4.59 | $46.11 | $92.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $56.67 | $113.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.5 | 0 | $26.79 | $12.24 |
| Efficient EV | 63.8 | 0 | $22.32 | $10.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102 | 1 | $35.71 | $16.33 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 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
Junction, TX
Afternoon in Junction on Monday
Local time
2:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
27 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
5h 22m 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 Junction, TX covers 255.1 miles and takes about 5h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 377 South, Cresson Bypass, US Highway 67. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 127.5 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 $38.97 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 19 significant decision points across 255.1 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 Junction, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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