Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
85.5 mi
138 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Laguna Park, TX
Emilio Sánchez Hernández
This 85.5-mile drive from Arlington, Texas, to Laguna Park, Texas, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 43 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, it's an economical option for a day trip. You'll primarily be on the South Freeway, West Elm Street, and Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. Since it's a relatively short drive and you'll be traversing within the Great Plains region of Texas, this route is best tackled in a single day, offering plenty of flexibility for departure times. The overall feel is practical, getting you to your destination efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.7 miles from Arlington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 85.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a highway-focused drive for about 64% of this route. The majority of your time will be spent on well-maintained highways, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 44.2 miles on the South Freeway. While the profile is primarily highway, you'll encounter some local road segments as you transition through urban and suburban areas. The road character remains consistent for the most part, emphasizing efficient travel over scenic detours, making it a predictable and steady drive.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Freeway and West Elm Street. 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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto South Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 157 / South Cooper Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35W South: Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 77 North, Spur 579: Hillsboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Arlington, TX and Laguna Park, TX, road signs point toward Denton and Spur 579: Hillsboro.
Denton
Spur 579: Hillsboro
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Freeway | 44.2 mi | 46m |
| West Elm Street | 11 mi | 12m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| State Highway 22 | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Old Highway 77 North | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| South Cooper Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| South Center Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| North Bosque Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Laguna Park, TX.
Start on West Abram Street
Continue on West Abram Street
Turn right onto South Center Street
Turn right onto Spur 303
Turn left onto FM 157
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 157
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 20
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 35W
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn right onto Spur 579
Turn right onto TX 22; TX 171
Continue on TX 22
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 22
Continue on TX 22
Turn right onto County Road 1812
Arrive at destination
Given the manageable 1 hour and 43-minute duration, this route offers great flexibility. You can depart in the morning to arrive by lunchtime or head out in the afternoon. There are no mandated stops suggested, but with a total distance of 85.5 miles and a longest stretch of 44.2 miles, consider a brief break around the halfway point if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $13, and plan your refueling accordingly. A practical tip: since this is a highway-heavy route, pay attention to potential traffic congestion during peak commuting hours around the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex before you even hit the main highway segments.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.7 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laguna Park, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Arlington, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arlington, TX
This is one driving day of about 85.5 miles and 1h 43m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.7 mi from Arlington, TX · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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.
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 42.7 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Laguna Park, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.92 one way
$25.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $14.14 | $28.28 |
| premium | $4.54 | $15.27 | $30.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.88 | $37.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.98 | $4.10 |
| Efficient EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.97 | $5.47 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Arlington on Thursday
Local time
9:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Night in Laguna Park on Thursday
Local time
9:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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