The drive from Arlington, TX to Kingsland, TX covers 200.9 miles and takes about 4h 1m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South US Highway 281, US 67, Chisholm Trail Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.1 miles on South US Highway 281.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.36 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
100.4 miles from Arlington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 2m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 1m. Total distance: 200.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 1m highway drive covering 200.9 miles, with most of the trip on South US Highway 281 and US 67. The longest continuous stretch is about 66.1 miles on South US Highway 281.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South US Highway 281 is the longest continuous segment at about 66.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South US Highway 281 and US 67. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Center Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 200.9 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.1 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 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 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 mi into trip|~27m in
Take the exit toward CTP Toll South: Chisholm Trail Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 432B
Toward CTP Toll South: Chisholm Trail Parkway
6
94.1 mi into trip|~1h 55m in|US 281 / North Walnut Street
Turn left onto US 281 / North Walnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
187.1 mi into trip|~3h 42m in|PR 4 / Park Road 4 West
Turn right onto PR 4 / Park Road 4 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South US Highway 281
66.1 mi
1h 14m
US 67
36.2 mi
41m
Chisholm Trail Parkway
21.3 mi
23m
North US Highway 281
19 mi
20m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
15.4 mi
16m
TX 220
13.6 mi
19m
Park Road 4 West
8.4 mi
12m
RM 2342
4.4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
South US Highway 281
— 66.1 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Kingsland, 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
15 mi·16 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.3 mi·2 min
Exit 432BToward CTP Toll South: Chisholm Trail ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto CTP
21 mi·23 min·Chisholm Trail Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto West Katherine P Raines Drive
0.2 mi·20 sec·West Katherine P Raines Drive
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward US 67 South
13
Merge onto US 67
36 mi·41 min·US 67
14
Turn slight left onto TX 220
14 mi·19 min·TX 220
15
Turn right onto TX 6
0.1 mi·8 sec·East 2nd Street
16
Continue on TX 6
0.2 mi·21 sec·West 2nd Street
17
Turn left onto US 281
0.6 mi·38 sec·North Walnut Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn straight onto US 281
19 mi·20 min·North US Highway 281
19
Continue on US 281
2.3 mi·2 min·North Rice Street
20
Continue on US 281
43 mi·49 min·South US Highway 281
21
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
1.6 mi·3 min·North Key Avenue
22
Turn right onto US 281 Bus
20 mi·21 min·South US Highway 281
23
Continue on US 281
3.6 mi·5 min·North Water Street
24
Continue on US 281
3.0 mi·3 min·South US Highway 281
25
Turn right onto PR 4
8.4 mi·12 min·Park Road 4 West
Use the right lane.
26
Turn sharp left onto RM 2342
4.4 mi·5 min·RM 2342
27
At end of road, turn right onto RM 1431
0.9 mi·1 min·RM 1431
28
Turn left onto CR 320
9 ft·0 sec·Euel Moore Drive
29
Arrive at destination
CR 320
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 100.4 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.1 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 44 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.4 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingsland, 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 200.9 miles and 4h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 South US Highway 281 for about 66.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.4 mi from Arlington, TX
· 2h 2m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...
30 mi from route
~74 min detour
Free
near mile 200.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.36 one way
$60.71 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$33.23
$66.46
premium
$4.54
$35.87
$71.74
diesel
$5.61
$44.36
$88.71
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.3
0
$21.09
$9.64
Efficient EV
50.2
0
$17.58
$8.04
EV Truck/SUV
80.4
1
$28.13
$12.86
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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 14, 2026
Origin
Arlington, TX
Late night
in Arlington on Friday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kingsland, TX
Late night
in Kingsland on Friday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
10 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
4h 1m 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 Kingsland, TX covers 200.9 miles and takes about 4h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South US Highway 281, US 67, Chisholm Trail Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.4 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 $30.36 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 200.9 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.1 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 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Arlington, TX to Kingsland, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
