Trip from West Sharyland, TX to Arlington, TX

Drive Time

9h 24m

Distance

504.2 mi

811 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$77

one way

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West Sharyland, TX

Thomas balabaud

Arlington, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

The drive from West Sharyland, TX to Arlington, TX covers 504.2 miles and takes about 9h 24m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 69C, Purple Heart Trail, Pickle Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 138.2 miles on I 69C. At current regular gas prices, budget about $77.02 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

252.1 miles from West Sharyland, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 504.2 miles and 9h 24m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 69C and Purple Heart Trail.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 69C is the longest continuous segment at about 138.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

735 ft 82 ft

Total Climb

992 ft

Total Descent

559 ft

Highest Point

735 ft

~378.2 mi in

Elevation Range

653 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

At 9h 24m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.2 miles in near US 281 Business; TX 107 / North 10th Avenue.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 504.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 13.2 miles (US 281 Business; TX 107 / North 10th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 337.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 442.3 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

13.2 mi into trip | ~21m in | US 281 Business; TX 107 / North 10th Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 281 Business; TX 107 / North 10th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

337.5 mi into trip | ~6h 25m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 North: Waco

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 35 North: Waco

442.3 mi into trip | ~8h 13m in | I 35W

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W toward I 35W: Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35W: Fort Worth

487.4 mi into trip | ~9h in

Take the exit toward I 20 East: Dallas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 45B Toward I 20 East: Dallas

498.4 mi into trip | ~9h 13m in

Take the exit toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 449A Toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from West Sharyland, TX to Arlington, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.

Waco

278.6 mi in | ~5h 30m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 69C	138.2 mi	2h 31m
Purple Heart Trail	97.7 mi	1h 39m
Pickle Parkway	58.5 mi	54m
I 35W	45.1 mi	47m
King David Drive	31.8 mi	39m
State Highway 80 North	30.8 mi	35m
State Highway 80	23.6 mi	25m
Nueces Street	11.1 mi	14m

Longest stretch: I 69C — 138.2 mi, about 2h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Montana Street

424 ft · 20 sec · Montana Street

Turn right onto Cerda Boulevard

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Cerda Boulevard

At end of road, turn right onto 4N

0.9 mi · 2 min · 4 Mile Line

Turn left onto TX 107

3.0 mi · 4 min · North Conway Avenue

Continue on TX 107

9.1 mi · 13 min · TX 107

At end of road, turn left onto US 281 Business; TX 107

400 ft · 12 sec · North 10th Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto US 281 Business; TX 107

377 ft · 13 sec · West McIntyre Street

Turn left onto US 281 Business

3.3 mi · 5 min · North Closner Boulevard

Turn straight onto North Expressway 281

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Expressway 281

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 69C North, US 281 North

Merge onto I 69C; US 281

68 mi · 1 hr 12 min · I 69C; US 281

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69C; US 281

70 mi · 1 hr 19 min · I 69C; US 281

Keep slight left at fork onto US 281

11 mi · 14 min · Nueces Street

Turn right onto TX 72

32 mi · 39 min · King David Drive

Continue on TX 72; TX 239

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 72; TX 239

233 ft · 3 sec · East Main Street

Continue on FM 792

8.4 mi · 10 min · Helena Road

Turn straight onto TX 80

24 mi · 25 min · State Highway 80

Continue on TX 80

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

Continue on TX 80; TX 97

31 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

Continue on US 183

10 mi · 11 min · US 183

Continue on US 183

4.9 mi · 8 min · South Colorado Street

Continue on US 183

0.2 mi · 16 sec · United States Highway 183

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 35 sec

Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

Merge onto TX 130 Toll

59 mi · 54 min · Pickle Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward I 35 North: Waco Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 35

65 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

6.6 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35; US 77

33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W

45 mi · 47 min · I 35W

Toward I 35W: Fort Worth Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 45B Toward I 20 East: Dallas Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 20 East: Dallas Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 20

5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20

4.6 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Toward I 20 East: Dallas

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Exit 449A Toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on West Interstate 20

0.3 mi · 24 sec · West Interstate 20

Turn left onto FM 157

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Cooper Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto FM 157

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Spur 303

0.5 mi · 50 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto South Center Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on South Mesquite Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Mesquite Street

Turn left onto East Abram Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · East Abram Street

Arrive at destination

West Abram Street

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 252.1 miles from West Sharyland, TX, or about 4h 56m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 138.2 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 111 miles or 2h 9m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 252.1 miles or 4h 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 252.1 miles or 4h 56m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 8h 15m

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 West Sharyland, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from West Sharyland, TX

Aim for roughly 252 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Arlington, TX

Aim for roughly 252 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 111 miles from West Sharyland, TX.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 69C for about 138.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 252.1 mi from West Sharyland, TX · 4h 56m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Alamo Heights, TX

166 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Overnight Options

Night 1

Alamo Heights, TX

252 mi · about 4.7h in

A practical overnight split lands near Alamo Heights, TX after about 252 miles or 4.7 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Alice, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 111 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alamo Heights, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 252.1 miles from West Sharyland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69C if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 138.2 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 252 miles or 4.7 hours on the road.

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Arlington, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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

$77.02 one way

$154.04 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 176 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$84.40	$168.81
premium	$4.59	$91.13	$182.27
diesel	$5.64	$112.02	$224.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$77

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$207–$317

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 176.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $53 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	151.3	1	$52.94	$24.20
Efficient EV	126.1	1	$44.12	$20.17
EV Truck/SUV	201.7	2	$70.59	$32.27

Gas CO2

176 kg

EV CO2

59 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 13 hours ago

Origin

West Sharyland, TX

Afternoon in West Sharyland on Sunday

Local time

2:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Mostly Cloudy

SE 14 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:44AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:28AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Destination

Arlington, TX

Afternoon in Arlington on Sunday

Local time

2:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 15 mph 34% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:44AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:28AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

7 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

9h 24m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from West Sharyland, TX to Arlington, TX covers 504.2 miles and takes about 9h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 69C, Purple Heart Trail, Pickle Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 252 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 252.1 miles from West Sharyland, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $77.02 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from West Sharyland, TX to Arlington, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 82 ft to 735 ft elevation with about 992 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from West Sharyland, TX to Arlington, TX

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Arlington, TX

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

West Sharyland, TX

Arlington, TX

Same local time

7 degrees cooler at arrival

9h 24m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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