Origin
Roanoke, TX
Morning in Roanoke on Friday
Local time
7:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roanoke, 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
35m
Distance
26.4 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roanoke, TX
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Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 26.4-mile drive from Roanoke to Arlington, Texas, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 35 minutes. You'll primarily navigate TX 360 and TX 114, with a portion on East Division Street. With a highway share of 77%, expect a largely highway-focused experience. The estimated fuel cost for this short trip is around $4, making it an economical option. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, so you won't be crossing major geographical divides. This route is ideal for those looking for a quick and efficient journey between these two North Texas cities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 77% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.9 miles along TX 360. While much of the journey is on high-speed roads, you might experience some transitions as you approach your destination. The character is one of steady progress, designed for covering distance efficiently rather than for leisurely sightseeing. This isn't a winding country road; it's built for getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
TX 360 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 360 and TX 114. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near TX 114.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 26.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (TX 114): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
TX 114
Merge onto TX 114
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward TX 121 South: Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie
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.
Toward TX 121 South: Fort Worth, Arlington, Gra...
8
10.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward TX 360 South: Arlington, Grand Prairie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 360 South: Arlington, Grand Prairie
7
23.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward TX 180: Division Street, Abram Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 180: Division Street, Abram Street
7
23.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Roanoke, TX to Arlington, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Grand Prairie along the way.
Grand Prairie
9.2 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 360 | 11.9 mi | 14m |
| TX 114 | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| East Division Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Abram Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Byron Nelson Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Collins Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Watson Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East State Highway 114 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
TX 360
— 11.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on TX 114 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Byron Nelson Boulevard
2
Turn straight onto TX 114 Bus
180 ft
·
3 sec
·
East State Highway 114
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward TX 114 East
4
Merge onto TX 114
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
TX 114
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward TX 121 South: Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward TX 360 South: Arlington, Grand Prairie
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on TX 360
12 mi
·
14 min
·
TX 360
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward TX 180: Division Street, Abram Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto North Watson Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Watson Road
10
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Use the right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
154 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto TX 180
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Division Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto North Collins Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Collins Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto East Abram Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Abram Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.99 one way
$7.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.37 | $8.73 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Arlington, TX
Morning in Arlington on Friday
Local time
7:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
35m 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 Roanoke, TX to Arlington, TX covers 26.4 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TX 360, TX 114, East Division Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 miles from Roanoke, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.99 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 26.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (TX 114): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Roanoke, TX to Arlington, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Grand Prairie along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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