Origin
Schulenburg, TX
Morning in Schulenburg on Thursday
Local time
10:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Schulenburg, TX to Arlington, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
237 mi
381 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 53m
★
6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 13m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 31m
8 PM
3h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Schulenburg, TX
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Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
This 237-mile journey from Schulenburg, Texas, to Arlington, Texas, is planned for a 4-hour and 5-minute drive, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including Kessler Avenue and South Jefferson Street, before transitioning to Highway 77. With a projected fuel cost of $36, this route offers an economical option for travelers. The drive traverses the Great Plains region throughout, offering a consistent landscape. Plan for one stop along the way to break up the drive and ensure a comfortable experience.
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
118.5 miles from Schulenburg, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 5m. Total distance: 237 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 237-mile route, with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating through towns and communities for the majority of the trip, rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. This means more frequent turns and a more engaged driving experience. Since there's no longest uninterrupted stretch noted, be prepared for a continuous series of local road segments. The character of the drive remains consistent, focusing on local thoroughfares and Highway 77.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kessler Avenue 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 5m 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 Schulenburg, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kessler Avenue | — | — |
| South Jefferson Street | — | — |
| Highway 77 | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| North Travis Avenue | — | — |
| The Circle | — | — |
| Circle Road | — | — |
| South Jack Kultgen Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Kessler Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schulenburg, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on Summit Street
105 ft
·
6 sec
·
Summit Street
2
Turn right onto Kessler Avenue
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Kessler Avenue
3
Continue on South Jefferson Street
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Jefferson Street
4
Continue on North US Highway 77
17 mi
·
19 min
·
North US Highway 77
5
Continue on South Main Street
48 mi
·
57 min
·
South Main Street
6
At the end of the road, turn left
3.6 mi
·
4 min
7
Turn right onto North Travis Avenue
49 mi
·
55 min
·
North Travis Avenue
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle
213 ft
·
11 sec
·
The Circle
9
Exit the rotary onto Circle Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Circle Road
10
Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
11
Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North
443 ft
·
11 sec
·
I 35 North, US 77 North
12
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
13
Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
14
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
45 mi
·
47 min
·
I 35W: Fort Worth
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 20 East: Dallas
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 20 East: Dallas
18
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
20
Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
21
Continue on West Interstate 20
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Interstate 20
22
Turn left onto South Cooper Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cooper Street
23
Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cooper Street
24
Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Pioneer Parkway
25
Turn left onto South Center Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Center Street
26
Continue on South Mesquite Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mesquite Street
27
Turn left onto East Abram Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Abram Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour and 5-minute drive, leaving Schulenburg in the morning is a good strategy to arrive in Arlington with plenty of daylight. Since this is a local road-heavy route with a 0% highway share, pace yourself and anticipate more frequent stops than you might on an interstate. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short distance, you have flexibility. A key tip is to be mindful of local speed limits, as you'll be passing through several communities on Highway 77 and the connecting local roads. Factor in the $36 fuel cost for your budget.
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 118.5 miles from Schulenburg, TX, or about 2h 3m 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 52 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.5 miles or 2h 3m 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 21m
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 Schulenburg, 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 Schulenburg, TX
This is one driving day of about 237 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Schulenburg, 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 118.5 mi from Schulenburg, TX · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 118.5 miles from Schulenburg, 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
$35.81 one way
$71.62 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $39.20 | $78.40 |
| premium | $4.54 | $42.31 | $84.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.33 | $104.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.1 | 0 | $24.88 | $11.38 |
| Efficient EV | 59.3 | 0 | $20.74 | $9.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.8 | 1 | $33.18 | $15.17 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Thursday
Local time
10:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
8 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
4h 5m 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 Schulenburg, TX to Arlington, TX covers 237 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kessler Avenue, South Jefferson Street, Highway 77. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.5 miles from Schulenburg, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.81 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 4h 5m 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 Schulenburg, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Schulenburg, TX to Arlington, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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