Origin
El Campo, TX
Evening in El Campo on Wednesday
Local time
6:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from El Campo, TX to Arlington, TX
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 52m
Distance
285.2 mi
459 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 39m
★
6 AM
4h 52m
8 AM
5h 19m
10 AM
5h 2m
12 PM
4h 59m
3 PM
5h 3m
5 PM
5h 18m
8 PM
4h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
El Campo, TX
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Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from El Campo, TX to Arlington, TX covers 285.2 miles and takes about 4h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I-10, TX 71 West, US 77 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.09 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
142.6 miles from El Campo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 52m drive with frequent turns across 285.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I-10 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 52m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from El Campo, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-10 | — | — |
| TX 71 West | — | — |
| US 77 | — | — |
| Highway 71 | — | — |
| North Jefferson Street | — | — |
| Highway 77 | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| North Travis Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I-10
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Campo, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on North Mechanic Street
38 mi
·
48 min
·
North Mechanic Street
2
Turn left onto I-10 Service Road
446 ft
·
9 sec
·
I-10 Service Road
3
Take the ramp straight
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
4
Merge slight left
1.3 mi
·
1 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
6
Keep slight left
25 mi
·
25 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 77: Giddings, Schulenburg
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 77: Giddings, Schulenburg
8
Turn straight onto East State Highway 71 Bypass
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East State Highway 71 Bypass
9
Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
10
Continue on North US Highway 77
17 mi
·
19 min
·
North US Highway 77
11
Continue on South Main Street
48 mi
·
57 min
·
South Main Street
12
At the end of the road, turn left
3.6 mi
·
4 min
13
Turn right onto North Travis Avenue
49 mi
·
55 min
·
North Travis Avenue
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle
213 ft
·
11 sec
·
The Circle
15
Exit the rotary onto Circle Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Circle Road
16
Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
17
Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North
443 ft
·
11 sec
·
I 35 North, US 77 North
18
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
19
Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
20
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
45 mi
·
47 min
·
I 35W: Fort Worth
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 20 East: Dallas
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 20 East: Dallas
24
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
25
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
26
Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
27
Continue on West Interstate 20
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Interstate 20
28
Turn left onto South Cooper Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cooper Street
29
Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cooper Street
30
Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Pioneer Parkway
31
Turn left onto South Center Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Center Street
32
Continue on South Mesquite Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mesquite Street
33
Turn left onto East Abram Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Abram Street
34
Arrive at your 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 142.6 miles from El Campo, TX, or about 2h 26m 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 63 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.6 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 59m
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 El Campo, 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 El Campo, TX
This is one driving day of about 285.2 miles and 4h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from El Campo, 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 142.6 mi from El Campo, TX · 2h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 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 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 142.6 miles from El Campo, 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
$43.09 one way
$86.19 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $47.17 | $94.34 |
| premium | $4.54 | $50.92 | $101.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.97 | $125.94 |
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: 99.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.6 | 1 | $29.95 | $13.69 |
| Efficient EV | 71.3 | 0 | $24.96 | $11.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.1 | 1 | $39.93 | $18.25 |
Gas CO2
100 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.
Destination
Arlington, TX
Evening in Arlington on Wednesday
Local time
6:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
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143 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
23 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
4h 52m 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 El Campo, TX to Arlington, TX covers 285.2 miles and takes about 4h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I-10, TX 71 West, US 77. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 142.6 miles from El Campo, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.09 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 52m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from El Campo, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from El Campo, TX to Arlington, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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