How far is Anderson Mill, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Anderson Mill, TX to Arlington, TX is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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
192.87 mi
03h 06m
Flight
162.85 mi
262.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.85 mi
Kilometers
262.08 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.87 mi
Kilometers
310.39 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 1:47 AM CDT
Return by in Anderson Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 4:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson Mill
2026-04-18T22:40
Arrive Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 1:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson Mill
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
Bellmead
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Anderson Mill
96.1 mi
01h 33m
To Arlington
96.8 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson Mill and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    59 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    34 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    60 m · 17 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Salt Mill Hollow

    885 ft · 29 sec · Salt Mill Hollow

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pecan Creek Parkway

    632 ft · 18 sec · Pecan Creek Parkway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Lake Creek Parkway

    745 ft · 23 sec · North Lake Creek Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Deerbrook Trail

    2941 ft · 1 min · Deerbrook Trail

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2666 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 45 Toll East

    1292 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 45 North

    7.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 45 North

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Waco

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    80 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    45.1 mi · 47 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  26. 26

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
113 mi · 59%
I 35W
45.1 mi · 23%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 5%
State Highway 45 North
7.09 mi · 4%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
South Cooper Street
2.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

80 mi · 01h 23m

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
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
162.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellmead
01h 33m from Anderson Mill
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Anderson Mill and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Anderson Mill to Arlington?

The road trip is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Bellmead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from Anderson Mill and 96.8 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.73 one way or $51.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Anderson Mill and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Bellmead

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bellmead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 13.1 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Waco City Hall
Meeting point 1.4 mi away

Waco City Hall

Waco , TX
300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702
Rating 3.6/5 15 reviews City government office,City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Nearby stop 7.3 mi away

Robinson City Police Department

Robinson , TX
111 W Lyndale Dr, Robinson, TX 76706
Rating 3.1/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Waco, TX

5 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

33 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

60 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

79 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson Mill and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 162.85 mi (262.08 km).

Anderson Mill

#1 Anderson Mill

Census designated place

Population8,744
Coordinates30.4549200, -97.8058400
Altitude292
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: (-97.805591, 30.454698)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.81 gal
25.76 L · about $25.73
Round trip
$51.47
13.62 gal · 51.52 L
Estimated CO2
60.5 kg one way
Round trip: 121 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.73 $51.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.96 $57.91
Premium $4.59 $31.26 $62.53
Diesel $3.99 $27.19 $54.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson Mill and Arlington. The current time is 22:40:54.

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.