The drive from Arlington, TX to Muenster, TX covers 89.3 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35, South Stemmons Freeway, President George Bush Turnpike for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.7 miles on I 35.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.49 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.
Midpoint
44.7 miles from Arlington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
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Arlington is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex metropolitan area, in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. With a population of almost 400,000 (2019), it is Texas' seventh largest, and the third largest in the Metroplex. Arlington is south of the sprawling DFW International Airport.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 89.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 41m highway drive covering 89.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and South Stemmons Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.7 miles on I 35.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and South Stemmons Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
5.5 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike
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 32A
Toward PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bus...
7
5.8 mi into trip|~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpi...
7
23.4 mi into trip|~30m in
Take the exit toward I 35E: Dallas, Denton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 35E: Dallas, Denton
7
23.7 mi into trip|~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E North: Denton
8
75.4 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward US 82: Wichita Falls, Sherman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 498
Toward US 82: Wichita Falls, Sherman
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 Muenster, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt North, Pgbt North: President George Bush Turnpike, Denton and Sherman.
Pgbt North
5.5 mi in|~10m
Pgbt North: President George Bush Turnpike
5.8 mi in|~10m
Denton
23.4 mi in|~30m
Sherman
75.4 mi in|~1h 25m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 35
28.7 mi
29m
South Stemmons Freeway
20.9 mi
22m
President George Bush Turnpike
16.8 mi
18m
J M Lindsay Boulevard
12.1 mi
13m
Tom Landry Freeway
2.5 mi
3m
South Mesquite Street
1.2 mi
2m
North Interstate 35
0.7 mi
1m
Division Street
0.7 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 28.7 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Muenster, TX.
1
Start on West Abram Street
93 ft·8 sec·West Abram Street
2
Continue on West Abram Street
0.2 mi·34 sec·West Abram Street
3
Turn left onto South Mesquite Street
1.2 mi·2 min·South Mesquite Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn straight onto North Center Street
0.5 mi·1 min·North Center Street
5
Turn slight right
218 ft·9 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
0.2 mi·45 sec·East Interstate 30
7
Continue on East Copeland Road
0.5 mi·55 sec·East Copeland Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I 30 EastUse the straight / left lanes.
9
Merge onto I 30
2.5 mi·3 min·Tom Landry Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·27 sec
Exit 32AToward PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bush TurnpikeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward PGBT North: President George Bush TurnpikeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto PGBT
17 mi·18 min·President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 35E: Dallas, DentonUse the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.7 mi·2 min
Toward I 35E North: DentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·26 sec
Toward I 35E North: DentonUse the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 35E
21 mi·22 min·South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 35; US 77
29 mi·29 min·I 35; US 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 498Toward US 82: Wichita Falls, ShermanUse the slight right lane.
19
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
0.7 mi·1 min·North Interstate 35
20
Turn left onto US 82
175 ft·7 sec·Summitt Avenue
21
Continue on US 82
12 mi·13 min·J M Lindsay Boulevard
22
Continue on US 82
0.7 mi·46 sec·Division Street
23
Turn right onto FM 373
0.2 mi·25 sec·Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
FM 373
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.7 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.7 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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.7 miles or 53m 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 Muenster, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arlington, TX
This is one driving day of about 89.3 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Arlington, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 28.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.7 mi from Arlington, TX
· 53m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.49 one way
$26.99 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$14.77
$29.54
premium
$4.54
$15.94
$31.89
diesel
$5.61
$19.72
$39.43
Estimated Tolls: $1.35
President George Bush Turnpike
(16.8 mi)$1.35
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
$13
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.8
0
$9.38
$4.29
Efficient EV
22.3
0
$7.81
$3.57
EV Truck/SUV
35.7
0
$12.50
$5.72
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Morning
in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
7:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Muenster, TX
Morning
in Muenster on Saturday
Local time
7:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Corinth, TX
45 mi in
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
3 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
1h 41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Muenster, TX covers 89.3 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, South Stemmons Freeway, President George Bush Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.7 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 $13.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Arlington, TX and Muenster, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt North, Pgbt North: President George Bush Turnpike, Denton and Sherman.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
