Origin
Brackettville, TX
Late night in Brackettville on Saturday
Local time
2:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Brackettville, TX to Arlington, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 45m
Distance
362.8 mi
584 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 33m
★
6 AM
6h 45m
8 AM
7h 9m
10 AM
6h 53m
12 PM
6h 51m
3 PM
6h 55m
5 PM
7h 8m
8 PM
6h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brackettville, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brackettville, TX to Arlington, TX covers 362.8 miles and takes about 6h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Ann Street, East Military Highway, Highway 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.82 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
181.4 miles from Brackettville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 22m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Arlington, TX
Full guide →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.
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 6h 45m. Total distance: 362.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 45m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 45m drive with frequent turns across 362.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Ann 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 45m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brackettville, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Ann Street | — | — |
| East Military Highway | — | — |
| Highway 90 | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| 19th Street | — | — |
| Highway 90 East | — | — |
| Cleto Rodriguez Freeway | — | — |
| I 410 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Ann Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brackettville, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on West Spring Street
23 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Spring Street
2
Turn right onto South Ann Street
499 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Ann Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Military Highway
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Military Highway
4
Continue on East US Highway 90
37 mi
·
42 min
·
East US Highway 90
5
Continue on West Main Street
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Main Street
6
Continue on East US Highway 90
38 mi
·
43 min
·
East US Highway 90
7
Continue on 19th Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
19th Street
8
Continue on US Highway 90 East
25 mi
·
29 min
·
US Highway 90 East
9
Continue on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 410 North, TX 16 North
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 410 North, TX 16 North
11
Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Connally Loop
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 35 North: Austin
13
Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
14
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
15
Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Interstate Highway 35
16
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
48 mi
·
52 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
17
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
96 mi
·
1 hr 40 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
18
Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
19
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
45 mi
·
47 min
·
I 35W: Fort Worth
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 20 East: Dallas
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 20 East: Dallas
23
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
24
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
25
Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
26
Continue on West Interstate 20
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Interstate 20
27
Turn left onto South Cooper Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cooper Street
28
Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cooper Street
29
Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Pioneer Parkway
30
Turn left onto South Center Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Center Street
31
Continue on South Mesquite Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mesquite Street
32
Turn left onto East Abram Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Abram Street
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 181.4 miles from Brackettville, TX, or about 3h 22m 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 181.4 miles or 3h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brackettville, 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 Brackettville, TX
This is one driving day of about 362.8 miles and 6h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brackettville, 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 181.4 mi from Brackettville, TX · 3h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
181 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 181.4 miles from Brackettville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arlington, TX
The final approach into Arlington, 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 Arlington, 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
$54.82 one way
$109.64 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
127 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $60.00 | $120.01 |
| premium | $4.54 | $64.78 | $129.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $80.10 | $160.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 108.8 | 1 | $38.09 | $17.41 |
| Efficient EV | 90.7 | 1 | $31.74 | $14.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 145.1 | 1 | $50.79 | $23.22 |
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
42 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.
Destination
Arlington, TX
Late night in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
2:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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
6h 45m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brackettville, TX to Arlington, TX covers 362.8 miles and takes about 6h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Ann Street, East Military Highway, Highway 90. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 181.4 miles from Brackettville, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.82 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 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 route itself is not hard, but at 6h 45m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brackettville, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brackettville, TX to Arlington, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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