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Trip from Post, TX to Arlington, TX

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

5h

Distance

288.2 mi

464 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

29 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 47m ★
6 AM
5h 0m
8 AM
5h 27m
10 AM
5h 10m
12 PM
5h 7m
3 PM
5h 11m
5 PM
5h 26m
8 PM
4h 52m

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

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city in Garza County, Texas, United States

Post, TX

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suburban city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Arlington, TX

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Trip Overview

This 288-mile drive from Post, Texas, to Arlington, Texas, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can comfortably be completed in about 5 hours. With 99% of the route on highways, you'll encounter minimal delays and can expect a direct trip through the Great Plains region of Texas. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $44, making it an economical option for a single-day excursion. Given its manageable duration, this route is ideal for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. It's a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.

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

144.1 miles from Post, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h. Total distance: 288.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this trip, with 99% of your travel occurring on major roadways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is an impressive 183 miles, primarily on US 84. This highway-focused profile means you'll be covering ground quickly, with limited need for navigating smaller local roads. The journey is designed for efficiency, allowing you to maintain consistent speeds for extended periods. The character of the drive is defined by its directness and speed, making it a no-fuss transit through the Texan landscape.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 183 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 75.2 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 288.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 75.2 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.3 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 285.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
75.2 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | 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
258.3 mi into trip | ~4h 22m 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
285.8 mi into trip | ~4h 54m 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
286.7 mi into trip | ~4h 57m in | West Randol Mill Road

Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
287.1 mi into trip | ~4h 57m in | North Center Street

Turn right onto North Center Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 84 183 mi 3h 5m
US Highway 84 74.6 mi 1h 15m
West Freeway 15.2 mi 17m
Tom Landry Freeway 12.3 mi 15m
North Center Street 1 mi 2m
North Cooper Street 0.7 mi 1m
South Broadway Street 0.5 mi 1m
West Randol Mill Road 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 84 — 183 mi, about 3h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Main Street

171 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street
2

Continue on West Main Street

467 ft · 23 sec · West Main Street
3

Turn right onto US 84; US 380

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Broadway Street
4

Continue on US 84

75 mi · 1 hr 15 min · US Highway 84
5

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.
6

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.
7

Continue on I 30

12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 27A Toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn right onto North Cooper Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Cooper Street
10

Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

0.4 mi · 49 sec · West Randol Mill Road
Use the left lane.
11

Turn right onto North Center Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Center Street
Use the right lane.
12

Turn right onto West Abram Street

297 ft · 8 sec · West Abram Street
13

Arrive at destination

West Abram Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 5-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Post, TX, to maximize your daylight hours. With only one recommended stop and a long, uninterrupted stretch of 183 miles on US 84, plan your fuel and rest breaks strategically before you leave that longest segment. The estimated fuel cost of $44 is a helpful budget marker, but it's always wise to have a little extra. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace, but staying on schedule on the highway portions will ensure you arrive in Arlington, TX, with ample time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the end of that 183-mile stretch.

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 144.1 miles from Post, TX, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 183 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 63 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 144.1 miles or 2h 26m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 59m

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 Post, 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 Post, TX

This is one driving day of about 288.2 miles and 5h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Post, 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 183 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 144.1 mi from Post, TX · 2h 26m into the drive

city in Shackelford County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, TX

144 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

Roscoe, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Abilene, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144.1 miles from Post, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 183 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 123.5

Abilene, Texas

Visit website

Play Street Museum - Fort Worth

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 267.6

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 8:30 am–8 pm

+18179302577

Visit website

Paramount Theatre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 123.5

Abilene, Texas

+13256769620

Visit website

12th Armored Division Memorial

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 123.5

Abilene, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13256776515

Visit website

White Settlement Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 267.6

White Settlement, Texas

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18172469719

Visit website

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 267.6

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18179665509

Visit website

The Discovery Center & Truth Bookstore

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 123.5

Abilene, Texas

Hours: 1–5 pm

+13256735050

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.55 one way

$87.10 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $47.67 $95.33
premium $4.54 $51.46 $102.91
diesel $5.61 $63.63 $127.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

29 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Landmark Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger

Clyde, TX

Tesla

20 DCFC

Santo, TX - Tesla Supercharger

Santo, TX

Tesla

16 DCFC

University Park Village - Tesla Supercharger

Fort Worth, TX

Tesla

16 DCFC

The Foundry District - 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

Tesla: 7 eVgo Network: 5 Electrify America: 4 ChargePoint Network: 3 FCN: 2 Non-Networked: 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 $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 86.5 1 $30.26 $13.83
Efficient EV 72.1 0 $25.22 $11.53
EV Truck/SUV 115.3 1 $40.35 $18.44

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Post, TX

Night in Post on Thursday

Local time

11:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Arlington, TX

Night in Arlington on Thursday

Local time

11:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

76°F

Albany, TX

144 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

28 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

5h 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 Post, TX to Arlington, TX covers 288.2 miles and takes about 5h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 84, US Highway 84, West Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 144.1 miles from Post, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.55 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 288.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 75.2 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.3 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 285.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Post, TX to Arlington, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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