The drive from Fort Stockton, TX to Arlington, TX covers 431.6 miles and takes about 7h 33m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, US 67, Main Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 284.5 miles on I 20.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.22 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
215.8 miles from Fort Stockton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 47m into the drive
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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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 33m. Total distance: 431.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 33m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 7h 33m highway drive covering 431.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and US 67. The longest continuous stretch is about 284.5 miles on I 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 284.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 67. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.3 miles in near La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 431.6 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 13.3 miles (La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 401.7 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 429.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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13.3 mi into trip|~13m in|La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Take the exit onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 273
Toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo
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401.7 mi into trip|~6h 55m in|I 30 / West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
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429.2 mi into trip|~7h 27m in
Take the exit toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
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 27A
Toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
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430.1 mi into trip|~7h 29m in|West Randol Mill Road
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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430.5 mi into trip|~7h 30m in|North Center Street
Turn right onto North Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
284.5 mi
4h 47m
US 67
50 mi
56m
Main Street
42.1 mi
43m
West Freeway
15.2 mi
17m
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi
15m
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
11.9 mi
12m
South State Highway 349
10.2 mi
10m
East Dickinson Boulevard
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 284.5 mi, about 4h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Stockton, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on West 10th Street
55 ft·3 sec·West 10th Street
2
Turn right onto FM 1053
246 ft·6 sec·North Main Street
3
Turn left onto I 10 Bus; US 285; US 385
1.1 mi·1 min·East Dickinson Boulevard
4
Continue on I 10 Bus; US 385
0.7 mi·48 sec·East US Highway 290
5
Take the exit onto US 385
0.4 mi·56 sec·US 385
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
6
Merge onto I 10; US 67; US 385
11 mi·10 min·La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
7
Take the exit onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
0.9 mi·1 min·La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Exit 273Toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo
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Continue on US 67; US 385
50 mi·56 min·US 67; US 385
9
Turn left onto TX 349
42 mi·43 min·Main Street
10
Continue on TX 349
10 mi·10 min·South State Highway 349
11
Continue on TX 349
0.4 mi·31 sec·Rankin Highway
12
Turn right onto East Interstate 20
344 ft·6 sec·East Interstate 20
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 20 East: Abilene
14
Merge onto I 20; TX 158
284 mi·4 hr 47 min·I 20; TX 158
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30
15 mi·17 min·West Freeway
Exit 421Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort WorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 30
12 mi·15 min·Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 27AToward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto North Cooper Street
0.7 mi·1 min·North Cooper Street
19
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
0.4 mi·49 sec·West Randol Mill Road
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto North Center Street
1.0 mi·2 min·North Center Street
Use the right lane.
21
Turn right onto West Abram Street
297 ft·8 sec·West Abram Street
22
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 215.8 miles from Fort Stockton, TX, or about 3h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 284.5 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 95 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 215.8 miles or 3h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 24m
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 Fort Stockton, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fort Stockton, TX
This is one driving day of about 431.6 miles and 7h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Fort Stockton, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 284.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 215.8 mi from Fort Stockton, TX
· 3h 47m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$65.22 one way
$130.43 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg151 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$71.38
$142.77
premium
$4.54
$77.06
$154.12
diesel
$5.61
$95.29
$190.58
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$65
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 151 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
129.5
1
$45.32
$20.72
Efficient EV
107.9
1
$37.77
$17.26
EV Truck/SUV
172.6
2
$60.42
$27.62
Gas CO2
151 kg
EV CO2
50 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.
Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Fort Stockton, TX
Morning
in Fort Stockton on Saturday
Local time
6:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Arlington, TX
Morning
in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
6:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
S 15 mph4% chanceLive 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
28 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
7h 33m 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 Fort Stockton, TX to Arlington, TX covers 431.6 miles and takes about 7h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, US 67, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 215.8 miles from Fort Stockton, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $65.22 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 is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 431.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.3 miles (La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 401.7 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 429.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Fort Stockton, TX to Arlington, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
