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Trip from Arlington, TX to Sienna Plantation, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 12m

Distance

280 mi

451 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 59m ★
6 AM
5h 13m
8 AM
5h 40m
10 AM
5h 22m
12 PM
5h 19m
3 PM
5h 23m
5 PM
5h 38m
8 PM
5h 5m

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

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suburban city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Arlington, TX

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census designated place in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States

Sienna Plantation, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Arlington, TX to Sienna Plantation, TX covers 280 miles and takes about 5h 12m 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, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, FM 521 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 227.2 miles on Julius Schepps Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.31 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

140 miles from Arlington, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Julius Schepps Freeway 227.2 mi 3h 57m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 15.4 mi 16m
FM 521 7.4 mi 11m
Almeda Road 7.3 mi 11m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway 5.9 mi 6m
South Collins Street 4.1 mi 7m
South Freeway 2.8 mi 3m
Gulf Freeway 2.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Julius Schepps Freeway — 227.2 mi, about 3h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Sienna Plantation, TX.

1

Start on West Abram Street

93 ft · 8 sec · West Abram Street
2

Continue on West Abram Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Abram Street
3

Turn right

153 ft · 6 sec
Use the right lane.
4

Turn slight right onto South Collins Street

4.1 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street
Use the left lane.
5

Turn left onto East Interstate 20

0.3 mi · 28 sec · East Interstate 20
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 20 East Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7

Merge onto I 20

5.9 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 20

15 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 473C Toward I 45 South: Houston Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 45

227 mi · 3 hr 57 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 45

2.6 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 46B Toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport
14

Continue on TX 288

0.6 mi · 46 sec · South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 288

2.1 mi · 2 min · South Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Toward Holly Hall Drive Use the slight right lane.
17

Continue on South Freeway Frontage Road

0.4 mi · 44 sec · South Freeway Frontage Road
18

Continue on South Loop West Frontage Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Loop West Frontage Road
19

Turn left onto FM 521

7.3 mi · 11 min · Almeda Road
Use the left lane.
20

Turn straight onto FM 521

7.4 mi · 11 min · FM 521
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Turn right onto Sienna Parkway

1.4 mi · 2 min · Sienna Parkway
22

Enter roundabout onto Sienna Parkway

131 ft · 2 sec · Sienna Parkway
23

Continue on Sienna Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sienna Parkway
24

Turn right onto Waters Lake Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Waters Lake Boulevard
25

Turn right onto Sawmill Lake Drive

222 ft · 14 sec · Sawmill Lake Drive
26

Turn left onto Monarch Crossing

0.4 mi · 1 min · Monarch Crossing
27

Arrive at destination

Monarch Crossing

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 140 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 227.2 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 62 miles or 1h 10m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 140 miles or 2h 32m 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 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sienna Plantation, 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 280 miles and 5h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 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 227.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Madison County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Madisonville, TX

140 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

Waxahachie, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palestine, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 140 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 227.2 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Children's Museum Houston

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Houston, Texas

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 260

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+17135221138

Visit website

Cidercade Houston

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 260

Houston, Texas

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+13462417524

Visit website

Downtown Aquarium

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 260

Houston, Texas

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+17132233474

Visit website

Children's Museum Houston

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 260

Houston, Texas

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+17135221138

Visit website

Houston Zoo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 260

Houston, Texas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17135336500

Visit website

Midtown Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 260

Houston, Texas

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+17135267577

Visit website

Carl Barton Jr Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 220

Conroe, Texas

Hours: 6 am–8:30 pm

+19365223000

Visit website

The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 260

Houston, Texas

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17139266368

Visit website

Union Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 260

Houston, Texas

+17132598070

Visit website

Waugh Drive Bat Colony

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 260

Houston, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+17137520314

Visit website

Candy Cane Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 220

Conroe, Texas

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+19365223804

Visit website

Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area and Picnic Pavilion

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 260

Houston, Texas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17137520314

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 257.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
4.8 mi into trip | ~9m in | East Interstate 20

Turn left onto East Interstate 20

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
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
7
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
8
256.7 mi into trip | ~4h 34m in

Take the exit toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria

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 46B Toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: L...
6
257.5 mi into trip | ~4h 35m in

Keep slight left at fork toward TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.31 one way

$84.62 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 98 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $46.31 $92.62
premium $4.54 $49.99 $99.98
diesel $5.61 $61.82 $123.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 98 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 84 1 $29.40 $13.44
Efficient EV 70 0 $24.50 $11.20
EV Truck/SUV 112 1 $39.20 $17.92

Gas CO2

98 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Arlington, TX

Afternoon in Arlington on Saturday

Local time

12:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sienna Plantation, TX

Afternoon in Sienna Plantation on Saturday

Local time

12:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 2:50AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:47AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

76°F

Madisonville, TX

140 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

14 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 12m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

280 mi in 5h 12m, mostly highway — 227.2 mi of that is on Julius Schepps Freeway.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 227.2 mi on Julius Schepps Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Julius Schepps Freeway and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near East Interstate 20.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 280 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (East Interstate 20): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Sienna Plantation, TX, road signs point toward Freeport and Victoria.

Freeport

256.7 mi in | ~4h 34m

Victoria

256.7 mi in | ~4h 34m

About the Cities

Starting in Arlington, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1876

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.

Top landmarks

  • • Six Flags Over Texas — amusement park
  • • Mini Mine Train — Steel roller coaster
  • • Arlington Museum of Art — art museum in Texas, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 12m. Total distance: 280 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 227.2 miles on Julius Schepps Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Sienna Plantation, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (East Interstate 20): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Sienna Plantation, TX before the return drive.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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