How far is Anahuac, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Anahuac, TX to Arlington, TX is about 302.2 miles (486.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249.9 miles (402.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anahuac and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anahuac and Arlington.
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Start on Miller Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Miller Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 61
3.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 61
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Turn left onto I 10 Frontage Road
1.4 km · 1 min · I 10 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West
1286 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll: Grand Parkway
1249 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East Freeway Frontage Road
910 ft · 19 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto East Grand Parkway North
2738 ft · 1 min · East Grand Parkway North
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Take the ramp straight
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway North
50.2 mi · 54 min · East Grand Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward Houston, Dallas
1706 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North
624 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
202.1 mi · 3 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.1 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street
1197 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
744 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20
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Turn right onto South Collins Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street
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Turn left onto East Abram Street
1 km · 1 min · East 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 Anahuac and Arlington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 45 North
Merge slight left
202 mi · 03h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Anahuac 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 Anahuac to Arlington?
The road trip is about 302.2 miles (486.3 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.4 miles from Anahuac and 150.9 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249.9 miles (402.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 7:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.28 one way or $80.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Anahuac and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anahuac and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 249.83 mi (402.06 km).
#1 Anahuac
City in Texas
| Population | 2,333 |
| Coordinates | 29.7730000, -94.6827000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $40.28 | $80.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.33 | $90.65 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.94 | $97.88 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.57 | $85.13 |
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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