Origin
Levelland, TX
Afternoon in Levelland on Sunday
Local time
3:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Levelland, TX to Arlington, TX
Drive Time
5h 17m
Distance
359 mi
578 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 4m
★
6 AM
5h 17m
8 AM
5h 44m
10 AM
5h 26m
12 PM
5h 24m
3 PM
5h 28m
5 PM
5h 43m
8 PM
5h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Levelland, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Arlington, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Levelland, TX to Arlington, TX covers 359 miles and takes about 5h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Avenue H, Highway 114, 19th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.84 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
179.5 miles from Levelland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 17m drive with frequent turns across 359 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Avenue H 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 5h 17m 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 Levelland, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue H | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 114 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 19th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Loop 289 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 84 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Loop 289 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Slaton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 84 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Avenue H
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Levelland, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on Houston Street
13 ft
·
8 sec
·
Houston Street
2
Turn left onto Avenue H
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue H
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Highway 114
17 mi
·
18 min
·
West State Highway 114
4
Continue on Highway 114
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 114
5
Continue on 19th Street
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
19th Street
6
Turn right onto West Loop 289
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Loop 289
7
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
8
Merge slight left
8.2 mi
·
9 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Slaton, Post
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 84: Slaton, Post
10
Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Southeast Loop 289
11
Take the ramp straight
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Slaton Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Slaton Road
13
Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
14
Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
15
Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi
·
20 min
·
East Highway 84
16
Continue on North US Highway 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
17
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
18
Turn right onto Ralls Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ralls Road
19
Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue F
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 84
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi
·
3 hr 5 min
·
I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
22
Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
West Freeway
23
Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
24
Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
25
Turn right onto North Cooper Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cooper Street
26
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Randol Mill Road
27
Turn right onto North Center Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Center Street
28
Turn right onto West Abram Street
295 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
29
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 179.5 miles from Levelland, TX, or about 2h 38m 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 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 179.5 miles or 2h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 24m
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 Levelland, 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 Levelland, TX
This is one driving day of about 359 miles and 5h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Levelland, 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 179.5 mi from Levelland, TX · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
180 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 179.5 miles from Levelland, 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
$54.84 one way
$109.68 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
126 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $60.10 | $120.19 |
| premium | $4.59 | $64.89 | $129.78 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $79.76 | $159.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.7 | 1 | $37.70 | $17.23 |
| Efficient EV | 89.8 | 1 | $31.41 | $14.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 143.6 | 1 | $50.26 | $22.98 |
Gas CO2
126 kg
EV CO2
42 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
3:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
Sweetwater, TX
180 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
31 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
5h 17m 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 Levelland, TX to Arlington, TX covers 359 miles and takes about 5h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue H, Highway 114, 19th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 179.5 miles from Levelland, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.84 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 5h 17m 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 Levelland, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Levelland, TX to Arlington, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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