Origin
Muleshoe, TX
Morning in Muleshoe on Friday
Local time
11:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Muleshoe, TX to Arlington, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 54m
Distance
397.5 mi
640 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
34 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 43m
★
6 AM
6h 55m
8 AM
7h 18m
10 AM
7h 3m
12 PM
7h 1m
3 PM
7h 4m
5 PM
7h 17m
8 PM
6h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Muleshoe, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Muleshoe, TX to Arlington, TX covers 397.5 miles and takes about 6h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 84, US Highway 84, East Highway 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 232.9 miles on US 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.06 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
198.7 miles from Muleshoe, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 25m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 54m. Total distance: 397.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 54m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 54m highway drive covering 397.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 84 and US Highway 84. The longest continuous stretch is about 232.9 miles on US 84.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 232.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and US Highway 84. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 184.5 miles in near US 84.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 397.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 184.5 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 367.6 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 395.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
184.5 mi into trip
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~3h 11m in
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US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
8
367.6 mi into trip
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~6h 16m in
|
I 30 / West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
8
395.1 mi into trip
|
~6h 49m in
Take the exit toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
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 27A
Toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
6
396 mi into trip
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~6h 51m in
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West Randol Mill Road
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
396.4 mi into trip
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~6h 52m in
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North Center Street
Turn right onto North Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 232.9 mi | 3h 57m |
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
| East American Boulevard | 17.8 mi | 18m |
| West Freeway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 12.3 mi | 15m |
| Slaton Road | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 232.9 mi, about 3h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muleshoe, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on US 70; TX 214
64 ft
·
6 sec
·
North 1st Street
2
Turn left onto US 84
18 mi
·
18 min
·
East American Boulevard
3
Continue on US 84
8.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US 84
4
Continue on US 84
42 mi
·
43 min
·
US 84
5
Merge onto US 84
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Avenue Q
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 84
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
7
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
8
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
9
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
20 min
·
East Highway 84
10
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
11
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East 15th Street
12
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Ralls Road
13
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue F
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 84
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
183 mi
·
3 hr 5 min
·
US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30
15 mi
·
17 min
·
West Freeway
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 30
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 27A
Toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto North Cooper Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cooper Street
20
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Randol Mill Road
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto North Center Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Center Street
Use the right lane.
22
Turn right onto West Abram Street
297 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
23
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 198.7 miles from Muleshoe, TX, or about 3h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 232.9 miles.
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 87 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 198.7 miles or 3h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 46m
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 Muleshoe, 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 Muleshoe, TX
This is one driving day of about 397.5 miles and 6h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Muleshoe, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 84 for about 232.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 198.7 mi from Muleshoe, TX · 3h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
199 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 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 198.7 miles from Muleshoe, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 232.9 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.06 one way
$120.13 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
139 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $65.74 | $131.49 |
| premium | $4.54 | $70.97 | $141.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $87.76 | $175.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 139.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
34 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Landmark Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger
Clyde, TX
Tesla
20 DCFC
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Lubbock, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Santo, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Santo, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
University Park Village - Tesla Supercharger
Fort Worth, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
CEFCO Convenience Store - Tesla Supercharger
Post, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sweetwater - Tesla Supercharger
Sweetwater, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Cisco Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Cisco, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Rusty's - Santo
Santo, TX
FCN
8 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 7
Tesla: 7
eVgo Network: 6
Non-Networked: 3
Electrify America: 3
FCN: 2
WALMART: 2
Blink Network: 1
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1
EV Connect: 1
SWTCH: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 119.3 | 1 | $41.74 | $19.08 |
| Efficient EV | 99.4 | 1 | $34.78 | $15.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 159 | 1 | $55.65 | $25.44 |
Gas CO2
139 kg
EV CO2
47 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.
Destination
Arlington, TX
Morning in Arlington on Friday
Local time
11:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Sweetwater, TX
199 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
7 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
6h 54m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Muleshoe, TX to Arlington, TX covers 397.5 miles and takes about 6h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 84, US Highway 84, East Highway 84. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 198.7 miles from Muleshoe, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.06 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 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 397.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 184.5 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 367.6 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 395.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Muleshoe, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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