The Cost of Driving from Arlington to Waco Based on Current Gas Prices

If you’re planning to take a road trip from Arlington to Waco, you might be wondering how much it will cost you in gas and tolls. With gas prices fluctuating frequently, it’s easy to get confused and wonder how much you need to budget for the trip. In this blog post, we’ll break down the cost of different routes between the two cities, considering both gas and toll prices.

Route 1: Via I-35W S and I-35S

The most direct route from Arlington to Waco is via I-35W S and I-35S, which covers about 89 miles. The estimated driving time for this route is roughly an hour and 27 minutes, depending on traffic. Plus, there are no tolls to be paid for this trip.

Assuming the current average gas price in Texas is about $2.20 per gallon, and your car is relatively fuel-efficient, say it gets 25 miles to the gallon, then you will need roughly four gallons of gas to complete this trip. Therefore, the total cost for gas would be around $8.80.

Total cost of the trip: $8.80 (No tolls to pay)

Route 2: Via US-67 and I-35W S

Another option to consider is via US-67 and I-35W S, which is slightly longer, covering about 96 miles. The estimated driving time is approximately one hour and 44 minutes, which takes a bit longer than Route 1. However, there are also no tolls to pay for this route.

Gas prices and fuel efficiency remain the same, so it would cost roughly $9.90 in gas (assuming the same $2.20 per gallon average gas price in Texas), which leads to a total estimated cost for this route of $9.90 (No tolls to pay)

Route 3: Via TX-360 S and TX-317 S

Another option is to take TX-360 S and TX-317 S, which covers about 101 miles. The estimated driving time for this route is roughly one hour and 36 minutes. However, this route includes toll roads, which can add to your travel expenses. There are two tolls that you’ll encounter on this route - a $3.20 toll in each direction.

Assuming the current gas price in Texas is approximately $2.20 per gallon, then considering the fuel efficiency, you’ll need almost four and a half gallons of gas to travel along this route. Thus, total gas expenses would be $9.80.

So, the total cost for this trip would be $16.20.

Route 4: Via TX-360 S, US-287 S, and I-35W S

The longest highway route that covers approximately 109 miles, but possibly worth the time and effort, is via TX-360 S, US-287 S, and I-35W S. However, there are tolls to be considered in this route. Firstly, a $3.20 toll on the TX-30S, and three more tolls between $1 and $2 to the south of Fort Worth.

The estimated driving time is two hours and ten minutes, considering moderate traffic. Gas expenses are approximately $12.70 (four and a half gallons of gas based on the same gas price and fuel efficiency).

Therefore, the total estimated cost for this route is $23.10.

So, there you have it- the estimated cost to drive from Arlington to Waco based on the current gas prices and tolls for each route. Remember to take into consideration the expected route, distance, time, and activities that you'll intend to undertake on your trip. Safe travels!