Origin
Port Lavaca, TX
Afternoon in Port Lavaca on Sunday
Local time
12:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Lavaca, TX to Arlington, TX
Drive Time
5h 28m
Distance
353.3 mi
569 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
Photo: Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Port Lavaca, TX to Arlington, TX covers 353.3 miles and takes about 5h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Navarro Street, Fairwinds Street, West 4th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.97 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
176.7 miles from Port Lavaca, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 28m drive with frequent turns across 353.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Navarro 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. 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 28m 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 Port Lavaca, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Navarro Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fairwinds Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Texana Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Jefferson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Navarro Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Lavaca, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on East Main Street
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
East Main Street
2
Turn straight
21 mi
·
24 min
3
Turn right onto North Navarro Street
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
North Navarro Street
4
Continue straight
38 mi
·
43 min
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairwinds Street
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fairwinds Street
6
Continue on West 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 4th Street
7
Turn left onto North Texana Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Texana Street
8
Continue on United States Highway 77
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
United States Highway 77
9
Continue on US 77
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 77
10
Continue on United States Highway 77
25 mi
·
28 min
·
United States Highway 77
11
Continue on South Jefferson Street
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Jefferson Street
12
Continue on North US Highway 77
17 mi
·
19 min
·
North US Highway 77
13
Continue on South Main Street
48 mi
·
57 min
·
South Main Street
14
At the end of the road, turn left
3.6 mi
·
4 min
15
Turn right onto North Travis Avenue
49 mi
·
55 min
·
North Travis Avenue
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle
213 ft
·
11 sec
·
The Circle
17
Exit the rotary onto Circle Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Circle Road
18
Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
19
Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North
443 ft
·
11 sec
·
I 35 North, US 77 North
20
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
21
Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
22
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
45 mi
·
47 min
·
I 35W: Fort Worth
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 20 East: Dallas
25
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 20 East: Dallas
26
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
27
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
28
Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
29
Continue on West Interstate 20
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Interstate 20
30
Turn left onto South Cooper Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cooper Street
31
Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cooper Street
32
Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Pioneer Parkway
33
Turn left onto South Center Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Center Street
34
Continue on South Mesquite Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mesquite Street
35
Turn left onto East Abram Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Abram Street
36
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 176.7 miles from Port Lavaca, TX, or about 2h 44m 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 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 176.7 miles or 2h 44m 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 32m
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 Port Lavaca, 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 Port Lavaca, TX
This is one driving day of about 353.3 miles and 5h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Port Lavaca, 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 176.7 mi from Port Lavaca, TX · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
177 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 176.7 miles from Port Lavaca, 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
$53.97 one way
$107.94 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
124 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $59.14 | $118.29 |
| premium | $4.59 | $63.86 | $127.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $78.49 | $156.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 123.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 106 | 1 | $37.10 | $16.96 |
| Efficient EV | 88.3 | 1 | $30.91 | $14.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 141.3 | 1 | $49.46 | $22.61 |
Gas CO2
124 kg
EV CO2
41 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
12:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
1 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 28m 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 Port Lavaca, TX to Arlington, TX covers 353.3 miles and takes about 5h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Navarro Street, Fairwinds Street, West 4th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 176.7 miles from Port Lavaca, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.97 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 28m 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 Port Lavaca, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Port Lavaca, TX to Arlington, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Arlington, TX
More from Port Lavaca, TX
More trips to Arlington, TX
Explore more options from Port Lavaca, TX or browse trips ending in Arlington, TX.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse TX road trips.
Explore maps for Port Lavaca, TX or Arlington, TX on MapSof.net.