Trip from Palmview South, TX to Arlington, TX

Drive Time

8h 6m

Distance

535.2 mi

Route Type

Long-distance drive

Overnight route

Trip Overview

The drive from Palmview South, TX to Arlington, TX covers 535.2 miles and takes about 8h 6m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on West Loop 374, West US Business 83, North Inspiration Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $79.63 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

267.6 miles from Palmview South, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

At 535.2 miles and 8h 6m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are West Loop 374 and West US Business 83.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Loop 374 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Loop 374	0 mi	0m
West US Business 83	0 mi	0m
North Inspiration Road	0 mi	0m
West Expressway 83	0 mi	0m
I 69C North	0 mi	0m
Nueces Street	0 mi	0m
King David Drive	0 mi	0m
West Main Street	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: West Loop 374 — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Watson Road

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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Loop 374

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Continue on West US Business 83

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Turn right onto North Inspiration Road

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Turn slight left onto West Expressway 83

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Take the ramp slight left

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Merge slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg

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Continue straight

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Continue straight

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Keep slight right

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Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

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Turn right onto King David Drive

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Continue on West Main Street

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Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

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Continue on Helena Road

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Turn straight onto State Highway 80

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Continue on South Nixon Avenue

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Continue on State Highway 80 North

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Continue on US 183

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Continue on South Colorado Street

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Continue on United States Highway 183

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Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

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Continue on Purple Heart Trail

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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

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Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield

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Continue on West Interstate 20

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Turn left onto South Cooper Street

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Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

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Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

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Turn left onto South Center Street

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Continue on South Mesquite Street

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Turn left onto East Abram Street

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 267.6 miles from Palmview South, TX.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 118 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 267.6 miles

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 268 miles

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Palmview South, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Palmview South, TX

Aim for roughly 268 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Arlington, TX

Aim for roughly 268 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 118 miles from Palmview South, TX.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Coffee and fuel

San Antonio, TX

177 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Popular next leg

San Antonio, TX to Arlington, TX

297 mi · 4h 18m

Late stop town

Overnight candidate

Killeen, TX

353 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Suggested Overnight Stops

Night 1

Austin, TX

268 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Austin, TX after about 268 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Arlington, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 267.6 mi from Palmview South, TX

San Antonio, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 118 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Austin, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 267.6 miles from Palmview South, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 268 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.78	$79.63	$159.25
midgrade	$4.25	$89.59	$179.19
premium	$4.59	$96.74	$193.47
diesel	$3.99	$84.14	$168.27

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 187.3 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Palmview South, TX to Arlington, TX covers 535.2 miles and takes about 8h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Loop 374, West US Business 83, North Inspiration Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 268 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 267.6 miles from Palmview South, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $79.63 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.