Drive Time
5h 14m
Distance
303.1 mi
488 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
Photo: Jeff Stapleton
The drive from Victoria, TX to Arlington, TX covers 303.1 miles and takes about 5h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West North Street, North Bridge Street, West Rio Grande Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.10 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
151.6 miles from Victoria, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 14m drive with frequent turns across 303.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West North Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Bridge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Rio Grande Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Navarro Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fairwinds Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Texana Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Victoria, TX and Arlington, TX.
Start on North Main Street
Turn right onto West North Street
Turn right onto North Bridge Street
Turn right onto West Rio Grande Street
Turn left onto North Navarro Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairwinds Street
Continue on West 4th Street
Turn left onto North Texana Street
Continue on United States Highway 77
Continue on US 77
Continue on United States Highway 77
Continue on South Jefferson Street
Continue on North US Highway 77
Continue on South Main Street
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn right onto North Travis Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle
Exit the rotary onto Circle Road
Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North
Continue straight
Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
Continue on West Interstate 20
Turn left onto South Cooper Street
Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
Turn left onto South Center Street
Continue on South Mesquite Street
Turn left onto East Abram Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.6 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Victoria, 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 Victoria, TX
This is one driving day of about 303.1 miles and 5h 14m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 151.6 mi from Victoria, TX · 2h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
152 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 151.6 miles from Victoria, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$45.10 one way
$90.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $50.74 | $101.48 |
| premium | $4.59 | $54.78 | $109.57 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $47.65 | $95.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.9 | 1 | $31.83 | $14.55 |
| Efficient EV | 75.8 | 0 | $26.52 | $12.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.2 | 1 | $42.43 | $19.40 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Victoria on Saturday
Local time
8:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
8:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
60°F
Killeen, TX
152 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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