Origin
Lake Kiowa, TX
Late night in Lake Kiowa on Saturday
Local time
1:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Kiowa, TX to Arlington, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
81.1 mi
130 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Kiowa, TX
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Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Kiowa, TX to Arlington, TX covers 81.1 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kiowa Drive North, Kiowa Drive West, Navajo Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.5 miles from Lake Kiowa, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Arlington, TX
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 81.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 35m drive with frequent turns across 81.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kiowa Drive North 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lake Kiowa, TX to Arlington, TX is easy. At 1h 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Kiowa, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kiowa Drive North | — | — |
| Kiowa Drive West | — | — |
| Navajo Trail | — | — |
| San Chez Drive | — | — |
| County Road 224 | — | — |
| County Road 219 | — | — |
| Farm-to-Market Road 902 | — | — |
| Farm-to-Market Road 372 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Kiowa Drive North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Kiowa, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on Blackfoot Trail
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Blackfoot Trail
2
Turn left onto Kiowa Drive North
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Kiowa Drive North
3
Continue on Kiowa Drive North
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Kiowa Drive North
4
Continue on Kiowa Drive West
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Kiowa Drive West
5
Turn right onto Navajo Trail
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Navajo Trail
6
Turn right onto San Chez Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
San Chez Drive
7
Turn right onto Kiowa Drive West
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Kiowa Drive West
8
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
44 sec
9
Turn straight onto County Road 224
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 224
10
Turn left onto County Road 219
269 ft
·
18 sec
·
County Road 219
11
Turn sharp right onto Farm-to-Market Road 902
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 902
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 372
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 372
13
Continue on Burns City Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Burns City Road
14
Turn left onto Anthony Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Anthony Street
15
Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Grand Avenue
16
Turn left onto East California Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East California Street
17
Turn left
351 ft
·
10 sec
18
Continue on South Interstate 35
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Interstate 35
19
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
20
Merge slight left
29 mi
·
29 min
21
Continue on I 35E South: Dallas
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
I 35E South: Dallas
22
Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
23
Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike
24
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E, PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 35E, PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike
25
Keep slight right to continue on PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike
26
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
17 mi
·
18 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
27
Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Fort Worth
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 30 West: Fort Worth
28
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
29
Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
FM 157: Collins Street
30
Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Wet N Wild Way
31
Turn left onto North Center Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Center Street
32
Turn right onto West Abram Street
295 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.5 miles from Lake Kiowa, TX, or about 47m 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 18 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.5 miles or 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 1h 21m
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 Lake Kiowa, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lake Kiowa, TX
This is one driving day of about 81.1 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Lake Kiowa, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.5 mi from Lake Kiowa, TX · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.5 miles from Lake Kiowa, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.25 one way
$24.51 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $13.41 | $26.83 |
| premium | $4.54 | $14.48 | $28.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.91 | $35.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.52 | $3.89 |
| Efficient EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.35 | $5.19 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Late night in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
1:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Denton, TX
41 mi in
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
3 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
1h 35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lake Kiowa, TX to Arlington, TX covers 81.1 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kiowa Drive North, Kiowa Drive West, Navajo Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.5 miles from Lake Kiowa, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Lake Kiowa, TX to Arlington, TX is easy. At 1h 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Kiowa, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lake Kiowa, TX to Arlington, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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