How far is Alief, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Alief, TX to Arlington, TX is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.2 miles (365.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
269.13 mi
04h 14m
Flight
227.26 mi
365.74 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.26 mi
Kilometers
365.74 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.13 mi
Kilometers
433.12 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 15, 5:33 AM CDT
Return by in Alief
Wed, Apr 15, 9:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alief
2026-04-15T01:18
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 15, 5:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alief
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jewett
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Alief
134.2 mi
02h 07m
To Arlington
135 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alief and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alief and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Cook Road

    1291 ft · 39 sec · Cook Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Alief Clodine Road

    1244 ft · 27 sec · Alief Clodine Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Houston Center Boulevard

    68 m · 10 sec · West Houston Center Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward WPT Toll East

    808 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Westpark Tollway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SHT North, BW 8 South: Sam Houston Tollway

    2644 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Sam Houston Parkway South

    66 m · 6 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway South

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward SHT Toll North

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway South

    9.1 mi · 10 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward West Sam Houston Tollway North

    2106 ft · 27 sec · West Sam Houston Tollway North

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North

    9.8 mi · 11 min · West Sam Houston Tollway North

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  13. 13

    Continue on North Sam Houston Parkway West

    1.2 km · 53 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North, I 45 South: Dallas, Downtown

    952 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    213.7 mi · 3 hr 41 min · North Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    15.1 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    744 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Collins Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Abram Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alief and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
214 mi · 79%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.1 mi · 6%
West Sam Houston Tollway North
10.2 mi · 4%
West Sam Houston Tollway South
9.1 mi · 3%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.07 mi · 2%
South Collins Street
3.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Freeway

214 mi · 03h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.9 mi
227.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jewett
02h 07m from Alief
Leave By
8:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Alief and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alief to Arlington?

The road trip is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km) and usually takes 04h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.2 miles from Alief and 135 miles from Arlington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 227.2 miles (365.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.90 one way or $71.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Alief and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Jewett

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jewett, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jewett.

BUS

Bryan, TX

80 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

96 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

118 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alief and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 227.26 mi (365.74 km).

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#1 Alief

Alief is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.7110600, -95.5963300
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population398,864
Coordinates32.7356900, -97.1080700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Cook Road (-95.596301, 29.711061)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.5 gal
35.95 L · about $35.90
Round trip
$71.80
19 gal · 71.9 L
Estimated CO2
84.4 kg one way
Round trip: 168.9 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.90 $71.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.39 $80.79
Premium $4.59 $43.61 $87.23
Diesel $3.99 $37.93 $75.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alief and Arlington. The current time is 01:18:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.