How far is Alpine, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Alpine, TX to Arlington, TX is about 484.5 miles (779.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 419.3 miles (674.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 07h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Howard County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpine and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpine and Arlington.
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Start on West Avenue E
74 m · 9 sec · West Avenue E
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Turn left onto North 6th Street
103 m · 20 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto West Holland Avenue
1.2 km · 52 sec · West Holland Avenue
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Continue on East US Highway 90
7.6 mi · 9 min · East US Highway 90
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Turn slight left onto US Highway 67
21.6 mi · 24 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on South US Higway 67
25.4 mi · 29 min · South US Higway 67
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
677 ft · 14 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: Fort Stockton
24.1 mi · 23 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo
1.4 km · 2 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Continue straight
50 mi · 57 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
42.1 mi · 44 min · Main Street
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Continue on South State Highway 349
10.2 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 349
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Continue on Rankin Highway
2249 ft · 32 sec · Rankin Highway
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Turn right onto East Interstate 20
105 m · 7 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Abilene
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
284.5 mi · 4 hr 47 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
1505 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto North Cooper Street
1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road
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Turn right onto North Center Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street
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Turn right onto West Abram Street
90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpine and Arlington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
284 mi · 04h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Alpine and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpine to Arlington?
The road trip is about 484.5 miles (779.7 km) and usually takes 07h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coahoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 248.7 miles from Alpine and 235.7 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 419.3 miles (674.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.58 one way or $129.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alpine and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpine and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 419.3 mi (674.8 km).
#1 Alpine
City in and county seat of Brewster County, Texas, United States
| Population | 6,036 |
| Coordinates | 30.3586200, -103.6620600 |
| Altitude | 1364 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 780 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $64.58 | $129.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $72.67 | $145.33 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $78.46 | $156.92 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $68.24 | $136.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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