Origin
Stratford, TX
Afternoon in Stratford on Monday
Local time
12:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stratford, TX to Arlington, TX
Drive Time
6h 55m
Distance
431.6 mi
695 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 44m
★
6 AM
6h 56m
8 AM
7h 19m
10 AM
7h 4m
12 PM
7h 1m
3 PM
7h 5m
5 PM
7h 17m
8 PM
6h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stratford, TX
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Arlington, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Stratford, TX to Arlington, TX covers 431.6 miles and takes about 6h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Texas Street, South Poplar Street, Highway 287 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.93 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
215.8 miles from Stratford, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 55m drive with frequent turns across 431.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Texas 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 55m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Stratford, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Poplar Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 287 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Loop 335 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dumas Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Saint Francis Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Loop 335 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Lakeside Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Texas Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratford, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto Texas Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Texas Street
3
Turn left onto South Poplar Street
35 mi
·
36 min
·
South Poplar Street
4
Continue on US Highway 287
41 mi
·
41 min
·
US Highway 287
5
Take the exit slight right toward Loop 335
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Loop 335
6
Continue on Dumas Drive
479 ft
·
12 sec
·
Dumas Drive
7
Turn left onto West Saint Francis Avenue
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Saint Francis Avenue
8
Continue on East Loop 335 North
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Loop 335 North
9
Continue on North Lakeside Drive
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North Lakeside Drive
10
Turn left onto East Interstate Drive
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Interstate Drive
11
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
12
Merge slight left
2.2 mi
·
2 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 287 South: Fort Worth
77 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
US 287 South: Fort Worth
14
Turn slight right onto US Highway 287
14 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 287
15
Continue on Burnett Street
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Burnett Street
16
Continue on US Highway 287
14 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 287
17
Continue on Avenue F Northwest
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue F Northwest
18
Continue on US Highway 287
54 mi
·
58 min
·
US Highway 287
19
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
20
Continue on US Highway 287 East
41 mi
·
42 min
·
US Highway 287 East
21
Continue on Northwest Freeway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Freeway
22
Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Northwest Freeway
23
Merge slight left onto Central Freeway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Freeway
24
Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lloyd Ruby Overpass
25
Continue on Central East Freeway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
26
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
27
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
97 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
Central East Freeway
28
Continue straight
4.6 mi
·
4 min
29
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Freeway
30
Take the exit slight right toward I 820
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 820
31
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 820 East
32
Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
Northeast Loop
33
Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 820 Express East Toll
34
Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
35
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
36
Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Loop
37
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Airport Freeway
38
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 South
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 820 South
39
Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Dallas
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 30 East: Dallas
40
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
41
Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
42
Turn right onto North Cooper Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cooper Street
43
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Randol Mill Road
44
Turn right onto North Center Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Center Street
45
Turn right onto West Abram Street
295 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
46
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 215.8 miles from Stratford, TX, or about 3h 27m 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 95 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 215.8 miles or 3h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 57m
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 Stratford, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Stratford, TX
This is one driving day of about 431.6 miles and 6h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Stratford, 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 215.8 mi from Stratford, TX · 3h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
216 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 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 215.8 miles from Stratford, 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
$65.93 one way
$131.86 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
151 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $72.25 | $144.50 |
| premium | $4.59 | $78.01 | $156.02 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $95.89 | $191.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 151 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 129.5 | 1 | $45.32 | $20.72 |
| Efficient EV | 107.9 | 1 | $37.77 | $17.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 172.6 | 2 | $60.42 | $27.62 |
Gas CO2
151 kg
EV CO2
50 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 Monday
Local time
12:50 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
36 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
6h 55m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Stratford, TX to Arlington, TX covers 431.6 miles and takes about 6h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Texas Street, South Poplar Street, Highway 287. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 215.8 miles from Stratford, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $65.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 55m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Stratford, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Stratford, TX to Arlington, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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