This 433.2-mile drive from Hebbronville, TX, to Arlington, TX, will take approximately 8 hours and 14 minutes of driving time. With a projected fuel cost of around $65, this journey through the Great Plains region of Texas is best split over two days. You'll be navigating a mix of major highways, including the Purple Heart Trail, Pickle Parkway, and I-35W, with about half of the drive on highways. The recommended two-day pace allows for a more relaxed experience, avoiding a full day behind the wheel. This route offers a practical way to cover significant distance within the state.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
216.6 miles from Hebbronville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 29m 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.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with 50% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Purple Heart Trail and Pickle Parkway before merging onto I-35W. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll face is 97.7 miles on the Purple Heart Trail, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent travel. The profile suggests a mixed drive, indicating that while highway speeds will be common, you might also experience more varied road conditions as you transition between different segments of the journey. It's not a constant interstate grind, nor a purely rural backroad adventure.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 97.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 266.6 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 433.2 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 266.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 371.3 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 416.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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266.6 mi into trip|~5h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 North: Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Waco
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371.3 mi into trip|~7h 4m in|I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
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416.4 mi into trip|~7h 51m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 45B
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
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416.7 mi into trip|~7h 52m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 East: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
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427.5 mi into trip|~8h 3m in
Take the exit toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
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 449A
Toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hebbronville, TX to Arlington, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
Step-by-step road directions between Hebbronville, TX and Arlington, TX.
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Start on West Galbraith Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·West Galbraith Street
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Turn left onto TX 16; TX 359
40 mi·1 hr·North Smith Avenue
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Turn right onto US 59; TX 44
1.4 mi·1 min·Riley Street
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Turn left onto US 59
43 mi·48 min·US 59
5
Turn left onto US 281
11 mi·14 min·Nueces Street
6
Turn right onto TX 72
32 mi·39 min·King David Drive
7
Continue on TX 72; TX 239
0.8 mi·1 min·West Main Street
8
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 72; TX 239
233 ft·3 sec·East Main Street
9
Continue on FM 792
8.4 mi·10 min·Helena Road
10
Turn straight onto TX 80
24 mi·25 min·State Highway 80
11
Continue on TX 80
1.0 mi·2 min·South Nixon Avenue
12
Continue on TX 80; TX 97
31 mi·35 min·State Highway 80 North
13
Continue on US 183
10 mi·11 min·US 183
14
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi·8 min·South Colorado Street
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Continue on US 183
0.2 mi·16 sec·United States Highway 183
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·35 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
17
Merge onto TX 130 Toll
59 mi·54 min·Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 35 North: WacoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 35
65 mi·1 hr 6 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 35
6.6 mi·7 min·South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi·33 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
45 mi·47 min·I 35W
Toward I 35W: Fort WorthUse the slight left lane.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 45BToward I 20 East: DallasUse the right lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward I 20 East: DallasUse the slight left lane.
25
Merge onto I 20
5.7 mi·6 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
4.6 mi·4 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 449AToward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, MansfieldUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on West Interstate 20
0.3 mi·24 sec·West Interstate 20
29
Turn left onto FM 157
1.0 mi·1 min·South Cooper Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 157
1.7 mi·2 min·South Cooper Street
Use the left lane.
31
Turn right onto Spur 303
0.5 mi·50 sec·West Pioneer Parkway
Use the right lane.
32
Turn left onto South Center Street
1.2 mi·2 min·South Center Street
Use the left lane.
33
Continue on South Mesquite Street
0.8 mi·1 min·South Mesquite Street
34
Turn left onto East Abram Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·East Abram Street
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Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 8-hour drive, consider departing early in the morning to maximize daylight hours. With a recommended two-day split, you can comfortably stop twice along the way, breaking up the 433.2 miles. Aim for your first overnight stop roughly halfway through your journey to ensure you don't overexert yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 97.7-mile stretch on the Purple Heart Trail, as services might be less frequent. Planning your stops in advance will help ensure you're well-rested and ready for the remaining drive.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 216.6 miles from Hebbronville, TX, or about 4h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.7 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 95 miles or 2h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 216.6 miles or 4h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 216.6 miles or 4h 29m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 6m
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 Hebbronville, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hebbronville, TX
Aim for roughly 217 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Arlington, TX
Aim for roughly 217 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Hebbronville, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 97.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 216.6 mi from Hebbronville, TX
· 4h 29m into the drive
The midpoint is around 216.6 miles from Hebbronville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stop
For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 217 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Arlington, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 362.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$65.46 one way
$130.92 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg152 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$71.65
$143.30
premium
$4.54
$77.34
$154.69
diesel
$5.61
$95.65
$191.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$65
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$195–$305
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 151.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
130
1
$45.49
$20.79
Efficient EV
108.3
1
$37.90
$17.33
EV Truck/SUV
173.3
2
$60.65
$27.72
Gas CO2
152 kg
EV CO2
51 kg (66% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Hebbronville, TX
Late night
in Hebbronville on Saturday
Local time
12:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Arlington, TX
Late night
in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
12:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
S 10 to 15 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 10:11PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 8:59PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
1 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
8h 14m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hebbronville, TX to Arlington, TX covers 433.2 miles and takes about 8h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, Pickle Parkway, I 35W. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 217 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 216.6 miles from Hebbronville, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $65.46 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 20 significant decision points across 433.2 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 266.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 371.3 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 416.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hebbronville, TX to Arlington, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Waco Mammoth National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
