Trip from Arlington, TX to Ore City, TX

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 1m

Distance

164.1 mi

264 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 50m ★

6 AM

3h 2m

8 AM

3h 25m

10 AM

3h 10m

12 PM

3h 8m

3 PM

3h 11m

5 PM

3h 24m

8 PM

2h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Ore City, TX

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Arlington to Ore City, expect a straightforward journey covering approximately 164.1 miles. You should budget about 3 hours and 1 minute of driving time, making this a very manageable one-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of $25, the drive is quite economical for those looking to reach East Texas. Since the entire route remains within the Great Plains region of Texas, the geography stays relatively consistent throughout your transit. Because the trip is relatively short, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Whether you are heading out for a quick getaway or visiting family, this drive offers a practical and efficient path between the two cities.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

82.1 miles from Arlington, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 164.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

This trip is heavily highway-focused, with about 85% of your time spent on major thoroughfares including I-20, US-80, and the Tom Landry Freeway. You will spend a significant portion of your behind-the-wheel time navigating these high-speed lanes, including one notable stretch of 68.1 miles on I-20. Expect a fairly consistent pace as you transition from the urban infrastructure near Arlington onto the broader regional highway network. While the drive is efficient, it lacks the technical curves of backroads, favoring direct, steady progress instead. You can anticipate a predictable experience on the road that allows you to cover the distance quickly.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Abram Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Arlington, TX to Ore City, TX is easy. At 3h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arlington, TX to Ore City, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Abram Street	—	—
South Mesquite Street	—	—
North Center Street	—	—
Interstate 30	—	—
East Copeland Road	—	—
I 30 East	—	—
Tom Landry Freeway	—	—
East R L Thornton Freeway	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Abram Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Ore City, TX.

Start on West Abram Street

92 ft · 8 sec · West Abram Street

Continue on West Abram Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · West Abram Street

Turn left onto South Mesquite Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

Turn straight onto North Center Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Center Street

Turn slight right

217 ft · 10 sec

Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

0.2 mi · 46 sec · East Interstate 30

Continue on East Copeland Road

0.5 mi · 56 sec · East Copeland Road

Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East

0.4 mi · 57 sec · I 30 East

Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

16 mi · 18 min · Tom Landry Freeway

Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on US 80 East: Terrell

19 mi · 20 min · US 80 East: Terrell

Continue straight

4.5 mi · 4 min

Merge slight left

68 mi · 1 hr 8 min

Take the exit slight right toward TX 155: UT Health Center, Winona

0.2 mi · 38 sec · TX 155: UT Health Center, Winona

Turn left onto State Highway 155 North

2.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 155 North

Continue on South Main Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Continue on State Highway 155 North

6.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 155 North

At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Street

Turn left onto North Tyler Street

15 mi · 17 min · North Tyler Street

Turn right onto State Highway 155

16 mi · 17 min · State Highway 155

Take the exit right

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Merge slight left

2.7 mi · 3 min

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

For the best experience, aim to time your departure to avoid peak traffic congestion near Arlington, which can add unnecessary stress to the start of your 3-hour journey. Since the route is short, you only need to plan for one intentional stop to stretch your legs or grab a quick refreshment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving the metroplex, as the $25 estimate assumes consistent highway speeds. Because the drive is essentially a straight shot, you have the flexibility to adjust your schedule based on your personal pace. My top tip for this route is to utilize the longest 68.1-mile stretch on I-20 to get the bulk of your travel done early, allowing for a more relaxed pace once you transition onto the secondary highways closer to Ore City.

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 82.1 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 1h 30m into the drive.

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 36 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 82.1 miles or 1h 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ore City, 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 164.1 miles and 3h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 82.1 mi from Arlington, TX · 1h 30m into the drive

city in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grand Saline, TX

82 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grand Saline, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.1 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ore City, TX

The final approach into Ore City, 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 Ore City, 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

$24.80 one way

$49.59 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$27.14	$54.28
premium	$4.54	$29.30	$58.60
diesel	$5.61	$36.23	$72.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	49.2	$17.23	$7.88
Efficient EV	41	$14.36	$6.56
EV Truck/SUV	65.6	$22.97	$10.50

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Arlington, TX

Evening in Arlington on Thursday

Local time

8:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 15 mph 51% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 12 at 3:19PM CDT until April 12 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 2:59PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Destination

Ore City, TX

Evening in Ore City on Thursday

Local time

8:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

S 10 mph 57% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 12 at 3:19PM CDT until April 12 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 2:59PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston 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

2 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

3h 1m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Arlington, TX to Ore City, TX covers 164.1 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Abram Street, South Mesquite Street, North Center Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 82.1 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 $24.80 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Arlington, TX to Ore City, TX is easy. At 3h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arlington, TX to Ore City, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Arlington, TX to Ore City, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Arlington, TX to Ore City, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Ore City, TX

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Arlington, TX

Ore City, TX

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 1m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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