Trip from West Orange, TX to Arlington, TX

Drive Time

5h 28m

Distance

330.2 mi

531 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 15m ★
6 AM
5h 29m
8 AM
5h 55m
10 AM
5h 38m
12 PM
5h 35m
3 PM
5h 39m
5 PM
5h 54m
8 PM
5h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Arlington, TX, TX

Arlington, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

The drive from West Orange, TX to Arlington, TX covers 330.2 miles and takes about 5h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Western Avenue, Dayton Street, South Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.44 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

165.1 miles from West Orange, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 28m drive with frequent turns across 330.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Western 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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 28m 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 West Orange, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Western Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Dayton Street Unavailable Refreshing
South Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Broad Street Unavailable Refreshing
Macarthur Drive Unavailable Refreshing
Strickland Drive Unavailable Refreshing
West Park Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
I-10 Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Western Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Orange, TX and Arlington, TX.

1

Start on Irving Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Irving Street
2

At the end of the road, turn right onto Western Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Western Avenue
3

Turn left onto Dayton Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Dayton Street
4

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Avenue

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South Avenue
5

Turn right onto Broad Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · Broad Street
6

At the end of the road, turn left onto Macarthur Drive

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Macarthur Drive
7

Turn right onto Strickland Drive

1.5 mi · 2 min · Strickland Drive
8

Continue on West Park Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue
9

Turn straight onto West I-10 Service Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · West I-10 Service Road
10

Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 90 West: Houston

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 10 West, US 90 West: Houston
11

Merge slight left

20 mi · 20 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
13

Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North

0.2 mi · 25 sec · US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
14

Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway

9.5 mi · 10 min · Eastex Freeway
15

Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin

94 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin
16

Turn right onto South Chestnut Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Chestnut Street
17

Turn straight

305 ft · 11 sec
18

Turn straight onto South Timberland Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Timberland Drive
19

Turn left onto Kurth Drive

2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive
20

At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Loop 287 Frontage Road
21

Take the ramp straight

0.1 mi · 22 sec
22

Merge slight left

54 mi · 1 hr 3 min
23

Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard
24

Continue on Frankston Highway

0.6 mi · 56 sec · Frankston Highway
25

Continue on US Highway 175 West

9.6 mi · 10 min · US Highway 175 West
26

Turn slight right

3.8 mi · 4 min
27

Merge slight left onto East Pine Street

1.9 mi · 2 min · East Pine Street
28

Continue on US Highway 175

21 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175
29

Continue on East Corsicana Street

2.5 mi · 4 min · East Corsicana Street
30

Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

59 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US Highway 175 West
31

Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 20 West: Fort Worth
32

Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

21 mi · 22 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
33

Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

6.1 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
34

Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Collins Street
35

Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East Interstate 20
36

Turn right onto South Collins Street

3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street
37

Turn left onto East Abram Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Abram Street
38

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 165.1 miles from West Orange, TX, or about 2h 44m 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 80 miles or 1h 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 165.1 miles or 2h 44m 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 29m

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 West Orange, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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 West Orange, TX

This is one driving day of about 330.2 miles and 5h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Orange, 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 165.1 mi from West Orange, TX · 2h 44m into the drive

Downtown houston-tx

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Houston, TX

165 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.

Popular next leg

Houston, TX to Arlington, TX

255 mi · 4h 34m

Pacing Suggestions

Pasadena, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Houston, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 165.1 miles from West Orange, 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

$50.44 one way

$100.88 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 116 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $55.28 $110.55
premium $4.59 $59.68 $119.37
diesel $5.64 $73.36 $146.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$50

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 115.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 99.1 1 $34.67 $15.85
Efficient EV 82.6 0 $28.89 $13.21
EV Truck/SUV 132.1 1 $46.23 $21.13

Gas CO2

116 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 7 hours ago

Origin

West Orange, TX

Morning in West Orange on Monday

Local time

10:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Arlington, TX

Morning in Arlington on Monday

Local time

10:47 AM

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

3 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

5h 28m 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 West Orange, TX to Arlington, TX covers 330.2 miles and takes about 5h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Western Avenue, Dayton Street, South Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 165.1 miles from West Orange, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.44 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 5h 28m 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 West Orange, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Orange, TX to Arlington, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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