Origin
Wichita Falls, TX
Morning in Wichita Falls on Wednesday
Local time
7:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wichita Falls, TX to Arlington, TX
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
127.8 mi
206 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
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6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wichita Falls, TX
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Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
This 127.8-mile drive from Wichita Falls, TX to Arlington, TX will take you about 1 hour and 58 minutes. It's a straightforward, one-day trip, perfect for getting you to your destination without needing an overnight stay. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, so expect a more turn-heavy experience than an interstate journey. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $20. Both Wichita Falls and Arlington are situated within the Great Plains region, so you won't experience a drastic change in landscape, but rather a smooth transition across Texas.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.9 miles from Wichita Falls, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
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Drive Character
With a 0% highway share, this route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive.' You'll be spending your time on roads like East Scott Avenue and Old Jacksboro Highway, interspersed with segments of the Central East Freeway. This means you should anticipate frequent turns and traffic lights rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed driving. The drive progresses as a connected series of local and arterial roads, offering a different rhythm compared to highway travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Scott 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Wichita Falls, TX to Arlington, TX is easy. At 1h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wichita Falls, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Scott Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Jacksboro Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central East Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 820 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 820 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Loop | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airport Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Scott Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita Falls, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on Scott Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Scott Avenue
2
Continue on East Scott Avenue
0.2 mi
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30 sec
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East Scott Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto Old Jacksboro Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Jacksboro Highway
4
Turn left onto Central East Freeway
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Central East Freeway
5
Take the ramp slight left
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
7
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
97 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
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Central East Freeway
8
Continue straight
4.6 mi
·
4 min
9
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
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North Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 820
0.4 mi
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24 sec
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I 820
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East
1.0 mi
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1 min
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I 820 East
12
Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
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Northeast Loop
13
Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
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I 820 Express East Toll
14
Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress
3.3 mi
·
3 min
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I 820 TEXpress
15
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
16
Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
2.3 mi
·
2 min
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Northeast Loop
17
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
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Airport Freeway
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 South
3.0 mi
·
3 min
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I 820 South
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Dallas
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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I 30 East: Dallas
20
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
4.8 mi
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6 min
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Tom Landry Freeway
21
Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
22
Turn right onto North Cooper Street
0.7 mi
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1 min
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North Cooper Street
23
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
0.4 mi
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50 sec
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West Randol Mill Road
24
Turn right onto North Center Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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North Center Street
25
Turn right onto West Abram Street
295 ft
·
8 sec
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West Abram Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive of under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Wichita Falls in the morning will get you to Arlington with ample time to settle in. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, it's wise to stay focused and mindful of navigation. The estimated fuel cost of $20 is quite manageable, but it's always a good idea to start with a full tank. Keep an eye out for the transition onto the Central East Freeway as a key point in your journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 63.9 miles from Wichita Falls, TX, or about 59m 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 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.9 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 37m
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 Wichita Falls, 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 Wichita Falls, TX
This is one driving day of about 127.8 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wichita Falls, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.9 mi from Wichita Falls, TX · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.9 miles from Wichita Falls, 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
$19.31 one way
$38.62 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $21.14 | $42.27 |
| premium | $4.54 | $22.82 | $45.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.22 | $56.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.42 | $6.13 |
| Efficient EV | 32 | 0 | $11.18 | $5.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.1 | 0 | $17.89 | $8.18 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Morning in Arlington on Wednesday
Local time
7:06 AM
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
22 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
1h 58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wichita Falls, TX to Arlington, TX covers 127.8 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Scott Avenue, Old Jacksboro Highway, Central East Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.9 miles from Wichita Falls, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Wichita Falls, TX to Arlington, TX is easy. At 1h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wichita Falls, TX to Arlington, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wichita Falls, TX to Arlington, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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