Origin
Spring Valley, TX
Afternoon in Spring Valley on Thursday
Local time
4:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Valley, TX to Arlington, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 42m
Distance
256.9 mi
413 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 29m
★
6 AM
4h 42m
8 AM
5h 9m
10 AM
4h 52m
12 PM
4h 49m
3 PM
4h 53m
5 PM
5h 8m
8 PM
4h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Valley, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
This 256.9-mile drive from Spring Valley, TX, to Arlington, TX, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 42 minutes. You'll primarily be on major highways, with 91% of the journey on roads like the North Freeway, Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, and Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $39, making it a relatively budget-friendly excursion. Given its manageable length and highway focus, this route is perfect for a straightforward day trip without the need for an overnight stop. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect consistent, open landscapes.
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
128.5 miles from Spring Valley, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 42m. Total distance: 256.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Prepare for a highway-focused drive where 91% of your mileage will be on major expressways. The character of the road is largely consistent, with a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 217.9 miles on the North Freeway. This means you'll experience extended periods of driving at higher speeds, typical of interstate travel. While not overly complex, the extensive highway share suggests a focus on efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. The route is built for covering distance smoothly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 217.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Freeway and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Westview Drive.
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 256.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.3 miles (Westview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Bingle Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (Victory Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Westview Drive
Turn right onto Westview Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Bingle Road
Turn left onto Bingle Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Victory Drive
Keep slight left at fork onto Victory Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
229.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 8m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 276A
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
7
252 mi into trip
|
~4h 32m in
Take the exit toward Collins Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 451
Toward Collins Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Freeway | 217.9 mi | 3h 46m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 15.1 mi | 16m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| Bingle Road | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| South Collins Street | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Victory Drive | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| West Gulf Bank Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Wheatley Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Freeway
— 217.9 mi, about 3h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on Voss Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Voss Road
2
Turn right onto Westview Drive
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Westview Drive
3
Turn left onto Bingle Road
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Bingle Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto West Little York Road
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Little York Road
5
Keep slight left at fork onto Victory Drive
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Victory Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Wheatley Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wheatley Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on Ella Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Ella Boulevard
8
Turn right onto West Gulf Bank Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Gulf Bank Road
9
Turn left onto North Freeway Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Freeway Frontage Road
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 45 North
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 45
218 mi
·
3 hr 46 min
·
North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 276A
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 20
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 20
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 451
Toward Collins Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Interstate 20
17
Turn right onto South Collins Street
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Collins Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto East Abram Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Abram Street
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour and 42-minute journey, consider an early morning departure from Spring Valley to maximize your daylight and minimize potential traffic, especially as you approach Arlington. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. The longest stretch without a break is over 200 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly. A good tip is to ensure your tank is full before leaving Spring Valley, as the vast majority of this route is on high-speed freeways where services can be spaced out.
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 128.5 miles from Spring Valley, TX, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 217.9 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 57 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.5 miles or 2h 22m 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 48m
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 Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley, TX
This is one driving day of about 256.9 miles and 4h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Spring Valley, 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 North Freeway for about 217.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 128.5 mi from Spring Valley, TX · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
128 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 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 128.5 miles from Spring Valley, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before North Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 217.9 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.82 one way
$77.64 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $42.49 | $84.98 |
| premium | $4.54 | $45.87 | $91.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.72 | $113.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.1 | 0 | $26.97 | $12.33 |
| Efficient EV | 64.2 | 0 | $22.48 | $10.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102.8 | 1 | $35.97 | $16.44 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Arlington on Thursday
Local time
4:26 PM
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
14 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 42m 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 Spring Valley, TX to Arlington, TX covers 256.9 miles and takes about 4h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Freeway, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 128.5 miles from Spring Valley, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.82 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 256.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.3 miles (Westview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Bingle Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (Victory Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Spring Valley, TX to Arlington, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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