Origin
Arlington, TX
Late night in Arlington on Wednesday
Local time
5:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, TX to Tornillo, TX
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Drive Time
9h 48m
Distance
584.9 mi
941 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$88
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 40m
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6 AM
9h 49m
8 AM
10h 6m
10 AM
9h 55m
12 PM
9h 53m
3 PM
9h 56m
5 PM
10h 5m
8 PM
9h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Tornillo, TX
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Trip Overview
Embarking from Arlington, TX, to Tornillo, TX, this journey spans 584.9 miles and will take approximately 9 hours and 48 minutes. Given the distance and duration, it's best suited for a two-day trip to avoid an overly long day of driving. The route is primarily on major interstates, making it a straightforward, long-distance trek through the Great Plains region of Texas. Budget around $88 for fuel, and plan for at least two stops along the way. This drive is a solid option if you're looking to cover a significant distance efficiently within the state.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
292.5 miles from Arlington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a predominantly interstate drive, with 99% of the route utilizing major highways like I-20 and I-10, including a stretch on West Freeway. Expect a long-distance, high-speed experience for most of the 9 hours and 48 minutes. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a substantial 421 miles on I-20, meaning you'll have long periods of consistent driving. While not overly varied, this highway-focused profile ensures steady progress across the Texas landscape.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 421 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 10. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near FM 157 / South Cooper Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 584.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.4 miles (FM 157 / South Cooper Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (West Lamar Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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FM 157 / South Cooper Street
Turn right onto FM 157 / South Cooper Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
2.1 mi into trip
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~5m in
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West Lamar Boulevard
Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
2.3 mi into trip
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~5m in
Turn left toward I 30 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 30 West
5
2.6 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway
Merge onto I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
30.1 mi into trip
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~39m in
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I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 421 mi | 7h |
| I 10 | 130.8 mi | 2h 3m |
| West Freeway | 15.5 mi | 17m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 12 mi | 15m |
| O T Smith Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| South Cooper Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West Abram Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Lamar Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 421 mi, about 7h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Tornillo, TX.
1
Start on West Abram Street
0.4 mi
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1 min
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West Abram Street
2
Turn right onto FM 157
1.7 mi
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3 min
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South Cooper Street
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard
0.3 mi
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41 sec
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West Lamar Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 30 West
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 30
12 mi
·
15 min
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Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 30; US 377
15 mi
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17 min
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West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 20
421 mi
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7 hr
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I 20
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 10
131 mi
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2 hr 3 min
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I 10
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Tornillo
10
Turn left onto FM 3380
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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O T Smith Road
11
Continue on O T Smith Road
1.8 mi
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4 min
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O T Smith Road
12
Turn left onto TX 20
77 ft
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1 sec
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Alameda Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
TX 20
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 584.9-mile drive, consider splitting it over two days. Leaving early in the morning will help you maximize daylight hours, especially if you opt for a single-day push. With a longest stretch of 421 miles on I-20, ensure you fuel up before embarking on longer segments. Plan your two stops strategically for breaks and meals to stay refreshed. The $88 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in potential price fluctuations.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 292.5 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 5h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 421 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 129 miles or 2h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 292.5 miles or 5h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 292.5 miles or 5h
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tornillo, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arlington, TX
Aim for roughly 292 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Tornillo, TX
Aim for roughly 292 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 129 miles from Arlington, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 421 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 292.5 mi from Arlington, TX · 5h into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
193 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
386 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Odessa, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
292 mi · about 4.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 292 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 129 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 292.5 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 421 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 292 miles or 4.9 hours on the road.
Arriving in Tornillo, TX
The final approach into Tornillo, 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 Tornillo, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Tornillo, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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
$88.38 one way
$176.76 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
205 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $96.74 | $193.48 |
| premium | $4.54 | $104.43 | $208.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $129.14 | $258.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$88
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$218–$328
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 204.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $61 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 175.5 | 2 | $61.41 | $28.08 |
| Efficient EV | 146.2 | 1 | $51.18 | $23.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 234 | 2 | $81.89 | $37.43 |
Gas CO2
205 kg
EV CO2
68 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
Tornillo, TX
Late night in Tornillo on Wednesday
Local time
4:31 AM
MDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Brownwood, TX
193 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
32 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
9h 48m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Tornillo, TX covers 584.9 miles and takes about 9h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, I 10, West Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 292 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 292.5 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 $88.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 584.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.4 miles (FM 157 / South Cooper Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (West Lamar Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Arlington, TX to Tornillo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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