Origin
Gruver, TX
Afternoon in Gruver on Sunday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gruver, TX to Arlington, TX
Drive Time
6h 36m
Distance
405.8 mi
653 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
Arlington, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Gruver, TX to Arlington, TX covers 405.8 miles and takes about 6h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Avenue, Circle Drive, North Cedar Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.99 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
202.9 miles from Gruver, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 36m drive with frequent turns across 405.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Avenue 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 36m, 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 Gruver, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Circle Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Cedar Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Elsie Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 66 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 207 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Hurley Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gruver, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on East 4th Street
46 ft
·
7 sec
·
East 4th Street
2
Turn left onto Main Avenue
33 mi
·
45 min
·
Main Avenue
3
Turn straight
9.5 mi
·
10 min
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Circle Drive
443 ft
·
7 sec
·
Circle Drive
5
Exit the rotary onto North Cedar Street
24 mi
·
35 min
·
North Cedar Street
6
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
7
Continue on Elsie Avenue
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Elsie Avenue
8
Turn right onto East Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Broadway Street
9
Turn straight
9.3 mi
·
13 min
10
Continue on Original U.S. Route 66
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Original U.S. Route 66
11
Turn right onto State Highway 207
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 207
12
Continue on North Hurley Avenue
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Hurley Avenue
13
Turn left onto West 1st Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West 1st Street
14
Continue on US Highway 287
28 mi
·
28 min
·
US Highway 287
15
Continue on West 2nd Street
28 mi
·
30 min
·
West 2nd Street
16
Turn slight right onto US Highway 287
14 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 287
17
Continue on Burnett Street
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Burnett Street
18
Continue on US Highway 287
14 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 287
19
Continue on Avenue F Northwest
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue F Northwest
20
Continue on US Highway 287
54 mi
·
58 min
·
US Highway 287
21
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
22
Continue on US Highway 287 East
41 mi
·
42 min
·
US Highway 287 East
23
Continue on Northwest Freeway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Freeway
24
Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Northwest Freeway
25
Merge slight left onto Central Freeway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Freeway
26
Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lloyd Ruby Overpass
27
Continue on Central East Freeway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
28
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
29
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
97 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
Central East Freeway
30
Continue straight
4.6 mi
·
4 min
31
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Freeway
32
Take the exit slight right toward I 820
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 820
33
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 820 East
34
Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
Northeast Loop
35
Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 820 Express East Toll
36
Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
37
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
38
Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Loop
39
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Airport Freeway
40
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 South
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 820 South
41
Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Dallas
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 30 East: Dallas
42
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
43
Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
44
Turn right onto North Cooper Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cooper Street
45
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Randol Mill Road
46
Turn right onto North Center Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Center Street
47
Turn right onto West Abram Street
295 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
48
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 202.9 miles from Gruver, TX, or about 3h 18m 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 89 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 202.9 miles or 3h 18m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Gruver, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Gruver, TX
This is one driving day of about 405.8 miles and 6h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Gruver, 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 202.9 mi from Gruver, TX · 3h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
203 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 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 202.9 miles from Gruver, 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
$61.99 one way
$123.98 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
142 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $67.93 | $135.86 |
| premium | $4.59 | $73.35 | $146.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $90.15 | $180.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 142 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 121.7 | 1 | $42.61 | $19.48 |
| Efficient EV | 101.5 | 1 | $35.51 | $16.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 162.3 | 2 | $56.81 | $25.97 |
Gas CO2
142 kg
EV CO2
47 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
2:11 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
35 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
6h 36m 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 Gruver, TX to Arlington, TX covers 405.8 miles and takes about 6h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Avenue, Circle Drive, North Cedar Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 202.9 miles from Gruver, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.99 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 36m, 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 Gruver, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gruver, TX to Arlington, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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