Origin
Floydada, TX
Afternoon in Floydada on Sunday
Local time
4:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Floydada, TX to Arlington, TX
Drive Time
4h 55m
Distance
307.4 mi
495 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 42m
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6 AM
4h 56m
8 AM
5h 23m
10 AM
5h 5m
12 PM
5h 3m
3 PM
5h 7m
5 PM
5h 22m
8 PM
4h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Floydada, TX
Thomas balabaud
Arlington, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Floydada, TX to Arlington, TX covers 307.4 miles and takes about 4h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 2nd Street, South Ralls Highway, Avenue E for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.96 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
153.7 miles from Floydada, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 55m drive with frequent turns across 307.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 2nd 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 55m 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 Floydada, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Ralls Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avenue E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 82 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West California Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South 2nd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Floydada, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on Pumpkin Capital Lane
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Pumpkin Capital Lane
2
Turn left onto South 2nd Street
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
South 2nd Street
3
Continue on South Ralls Highway
21 mi
·
27 min
·
South Ralls Highway
4
Turn slight left onto Avenue E
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue E
5
Turn left onto 4th Street
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
·
4th Street
6
Continue on US Highway 82
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 82
7
Continue on West Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
8
Continue on US Highway 82
24 mi
·
25 min
·
US Highway 82
9
Continue on 5th Street
94 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
5th Street
10
Continue on West California Street
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West California Street
11
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Continue on US Highway 82
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 82
13
Take the exit left toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
48 mi
·
53 min
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US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
14
Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
15
Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Central East Freeway
16
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
17
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
97 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
Central East Freeway
18
Continue straight
4.6 mi
·
4 min
19
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 820
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 820
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 820 East
22
Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
Northeast Loop
23
Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 820 Express East Toll
24
Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
25
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
26
Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Loop
27
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Airport Freeway
28
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 South
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 820 South
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Dallas
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 30 East: Dallas
30
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
31
Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
32
Turn right onto North Cooper Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cooper Street
33
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Randol Mill Road
34
Turn right onto North Center Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Center Street
35
Turn right onto West Abram Street
295 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
36
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 153.7 miles from Floydada, TX, or about 2h 27m 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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.7 miles or 2h 27m 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 2m
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 Floydada, 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 Floydada, TX
This is one driving day of about 307.4 miles and 4h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Floydada, 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 153.7 mi from Floydada, TX · 2h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
154 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 153.7 miles from Floydada, 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
$46.96 one way
$93.91 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
108 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $51.46 | $102.92 |
| premium | $4.59 | $55.56 | $111.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $68.29 | $136.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.2 | 1 | $32.28 | $14.76 |
| Efficient EV | 76.9 | 0 | $26.90 | $12.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 123 | 1 | $43.04 | $19.67 |
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 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
Afternoon in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
4:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
4 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 55m 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 Floydada, TX to Arlington, TX covers 307.4 miles and takes about 4h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 2nd Street, South Ralls Highway, Avenue E. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 153.7 miles from Floydada, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.96 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 55m 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 Floydada, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Floydada, TX to Arlington, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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