Origin
Junction, TX
Afternoon in Junction on Monday
Local time
12:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Junction, TX to Arlington, TX
Drive Time
4h 31m
Distance
252.7 mi
407 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 18m
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6 AM
4h 31m
8 AM
4h 58m
10 AM
4h 41m
12 PM
4h 38m
3 PM
4h 42m
5 PM
4h 57m
8 PM
4h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Junction, TX
Thomas balabaud
Arlington, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Junction, TX to Arlington, TX covers 252.7 miles and takes about 4h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Highway 190, Menard Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.60 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
126.3 miles from Junction, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 31m drive with frequent turns across 252.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main 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 31m 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 Junction, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 190 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Menard Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bridge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Commerce Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 377 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Commerce Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Junction, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on North 11th Street
30 ft
·
5 sec
·
North 11th Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue straight
21 mi
·
23 min
4
Turn right onto East US Highway 190
11 mi
·
11 min
·
East US Highway 190
5
Continue on United States Highway 190
19 mi
·
27 min
·
United States Highway 190
6
Continue on Menard Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Menard Highway
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
Commerce Street
9
Turn right onto Church Street
217 ft
·
6 sec
·
Church Street
10
Turn right onto Main Street
328 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn left onto Bridge Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
12
Continue on United States Highway 377
44 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
United States Highway 377
13
Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
14
Take the ramp straight
230 ft
·
6 sec
15
Merge slight left onto West Commerce Street
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Commerce Street
16
Continue on Early Boulevard
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Early Boulevard
17
Continue on US Highway 67/377 East
19 mi
·
21 min
·
US Highway 67/377 East
18
Continue on West Central Avenue
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Central Avenue
19
Continue on US Highway 67
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US Highway 67
20
Continue on Southwest US Highway 377
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest US Highway 377
21
Continue on Dublin Bypass
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Dublin Bypass
22
Continue on South US Highway 377
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
South US Highway 377
23
Turn straight onto West Washington Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
24
Keep slight right to continue on West South Loop
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West South Loop
25
Continue on North US Highway 377
42 mi
·
51 min
·
North US Highway 377
26
Continue on South US Highway 377
11 mi
·
13 min
·
South US Highway 377
27
Continue on Benbrook Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Benbrook Boulevard
28
Turn right onto Southwest Loop 820
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Southwest Loop 820
29
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 20 East
30
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
31
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
32
Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
33
Continue on West Interstate 20
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Interstate 20
34
Turn left onto South Cooper Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cooper Street
35
Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cooper Street
36
Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Pioneer Parkway
37
Turn left onto South Center Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Center Street
38
Continue on South Mesquite Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mesquite Street
39
Turn left onto East Abram Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Abram Street
40
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 126.3 miles from Junction, TX, or about 2h 15m 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.3 miles or 2h 15m 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 42m
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 Junction, 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 Junction, TX
This is one driving day of about 252.7 miles and 4h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Junction, 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 126.3 mi from Junction, TX · 2h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 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 126.3 miles from Junction, 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
$38.60 one way
$77.20 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $42.30 | $84.60 |
| premium | $4.59 | $45.68 | $91.35 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $56.14 | $112.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.8 | 0 | $26.53 | $12.13 |
| Efficient EV | 63.2 | 0 | $22.11 | $10.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.1 | 1 | $35.38 | $16.17 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Monday
Local time
12:56 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
27 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
4h 31m 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 Junction, TX to Arlington, TX covers 252.7 miles and takes about 4h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Highway 190, Menard Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 126.3 miles from Junction, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.60 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 31m 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 Junction, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Junction, TX to Arlington, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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