Trip from Arlington, TX to Old River-Winfree, TX

Drive Time

5h 3m

Distance

283.7 mi

457 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

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Arlington, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

The drive from Arlington, TX to Old River-Winfree, TX covers 283.7 miles and takes about 5h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Julius Schepps Freeway, North Grand Parkway East, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 202.3 miles on Julius Schepps Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.34 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

141.8 miles from Arlington, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 3m highway drive covering 283.7 miles, with most of the trip on Julius Schepps Freeway and North Grand Parkway East. The longest continuous stretch is about 202.3 miles on Julius Schepps Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Julius Schepps Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 202.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

604 ft 35 ft

Total Climb

172 ft

Total Descent

741 ft

Highest Point

604 ft

Elevation Range

568 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Julius Schepps Freeway and North Grand Parkway East. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 283.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (East Interstate 20): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in

Turn right

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

4.8 mi into trip | ~9m in | East Interstate 20

Turn left onto East Interstate 20

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

5.1 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the ramp toward I 20 East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 20 East

26.7 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward I 45 South: Houston

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 473C Toward I 45 South: Houston

229.3 mi into trip | ~4h 1m in

Take the exit toward Grand Parkway

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 72A Toward Grand Parkway

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Julius Schepps Freeway	202.3 mi	3h 27m
North Grand Parkway East	48.6 mi	52m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway	15.4 mi	16m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway	5.9 mi	6m
South Collins Street	4.1 mi	7m
Farm-to-Market Road 565	2.7 mi	3m
Interstate 45 North Frontage Road	2.1 mi	3m
West Abram Street	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Julius Schepps Freeway — 202.3 mi, about 3h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Old River-Winfree, TX.

Start on West Abram Street

93 ft · 8 sec · West Abram Street

Continue on West Abram Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Abram Street

Turn right

153 ft · 6 sec

Use the right lane.

Turn slight right onto South Collins Street

4.1 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto East Interstate 20

0.3 mi · 28 sec · East Interstate 20

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 20 East Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 20

5.9 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 20

15 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Exit 473C Toward I 45 South: Houston Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 45

202 mi · 3 hr 27 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 72A Toward Grand Parkway Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West

382 ft · 8 sec · North Grand Parkway West

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward TX 99 Toll East

Merge onto TX 99 Toll

49 mi · 52 min · North Grand Parkway East

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Toward FM 595: Mont Belvieu

Turn left onto FM 565

2.7 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 565

Turn left onto FM 1409

525 ft · 15 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 1409

Turn left

87 ft · 6 sec

Arrive at destination

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 141.8 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 2h 31m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 202.3 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 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 141.8 miles or 2h 31m 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 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Old River-Winfree, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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.

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 283.7 miles and 5h 3m.

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 Julius Schepps Freeway for about 202.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 141.8 mi from Arlington, TX · 2h 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dallas, TX

142 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

Dallas, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dallas, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 141.8 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Julius Schepps Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 202.3 miles.

Arriving in Old River-Winfree, TX

The final approach into Old River-Winfree, 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 Old River-Winfree, TX.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.34 one way

$86.67 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 99 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$47.49	$94.98
premium	$4.59	$51.28	$102.56
diesel	$5.64	$63.03	$126.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 99.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	85.1	1	$29.79	$13.62
Efficient EV	70.9	0	$24.82	$11.35
EV Truck/SUV	113.5	1	$39.72	$18.16

Gas CO2

99 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 13 hours ago

Origin

Arlington, TX

Afternoon in Arlington on Sunday

Local time

2:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 15 mph 34% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:44AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:28AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Destination

Old River-Winfree, TX

Afternoon in Old River-Winfree on Sunday

Local time

2:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Mostly Cloudy

SE 10 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:44AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:28AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

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

5h 3m 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 Old River-Winfree, TX covers 283.7 miles and takes about 5h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Julius Schepps Freeway, North Grand Parkway East, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 141.8 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 $43.34 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (East Interstate 20): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Arlington, TX to Old River-Winfree, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 35 ft to 604 ft elevation with about 172 ft of total climbing.

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