Trip from Madisonville, TX to Arlington, TX

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

2h 32m

Distance

161.7 mi

260 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 23m ★

6 AM

2h 33m

8 AM

2h 53m

10 AM

2h 40m

12 PM

2h 38m

3 PM

2h 41m

5 PM

2h 52m

8 PM

2h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Madisonville, TX to Arlington, TX covers 161.7 miles and takes about 2h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North May Street, Highway 75 North, I 20 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.43 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

80.8 miles from Madisonville, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 32m drive with frequent turns across 161.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North May 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Madisonville, TX to Arlington, TX is easy. At 2h 32m 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 Madisonville, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North May Street	—	—
Highway 75 North	—	—
I 20 West	—	—
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway	—	—
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway	—	—
Collins Street	—	—
Interstate 20	—	—
South Collins Street	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North May Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madisonville, TX and Arlington, TX.

1

Start on East Main Street

75 ft · 10 sec · East Main Street

2

Turn left onto North May Street

1.3 mi · 1 min · North May Street

3

Continue on State Highway 75 North

3.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 75 North

4

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 40 sec

5

Merge slight left

129 mi · 2 hr 10 min

6

Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

1.0 mi · 2 min · I 20 West: Fort Worth

7

Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

15 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

8

Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

6.1 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

9

Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Collins Street

10

Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East Interstate 20

11

Turn right onto South Collins Street

3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street

12

Turn left onto East Abram Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Abram Street

13

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 80.8 miles from Madisonville, TX, or about 1h 16m 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 36 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 80.8 miles or 1h 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 5m

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 Madisonville, 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 Madisonville, TX

This is one driving day of about 161.7 miles and 2h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Madisonville, 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 80.8 mi from Madisonville, TX · 1h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corsicana, TX

81 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

Rhode Island, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corsicana, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.8 miles from Madisonville, 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

$24.43 one way

$48.87 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$26.74	$53.49
premium	$4.54	$28.87	$57.74
diesel	$5.61	$35.70	$71.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	48.5	$16.98	$7.76
Efficient EV	40.4	$14.15	$6.47
EV Truck/SUV	64.7	$22.64	$10.35

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Madisonville, TX

Evening in Madisonville on Wednesday

Local time

6:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Arlington, TX

Evening in Arlington on Wednesday

Local time

6:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°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

21 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

2h 32m 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 Madisonville, TX to Arlington, TX covers 161.7 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North May Street, Highway 75 North, I 20 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 80.8 miles from Madisonville, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.43 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Madisonville, TX to Arlington, TX is easy. At 2h 32m 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 Madisonville, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Madisonville, TX to Arlington, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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