How far is Angleton, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Angleton, TX to Arlington, TX is about 301.1 miles (484.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.6 miles (427.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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
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City in Leon County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Angleton and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Angleton and Arlington.
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Start on North Velasco Street
2383 ft · 54 sec · North Velasco Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Velasco Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Velasco Street
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Continue on North Business State Highway 288
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Business State Highway 288
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Take the ramp slight right toward TX 288 North: Houston
2672 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
17.8 mi · 20 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Continue on South Freeway
586 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brazoria County Expressway
16.1 mi · 19 min · Brazoria County Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas
2423 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right onto Gulf Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway
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Continue on North Freeway
226.9 mi · 3 hr 57 min · North Freeway
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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 Angleton and Arlington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Freeway
Continue on North Freeway
227 mi · 03h 57m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Angleton 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 Angleton to Arlington?
The road trip is about 301.1 miles (484.5 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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 149.1 miles from Angleton and 151.9 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.6 miles (427.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 7:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.13 one way or $80.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Angleton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Angleton and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 265.65 mi (427.53 km).
#1 Angleton
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 19,521 |
| Coordinates | 29.1694100, -95.4318800 |
| 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: 484 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $40.13 | $80.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.16 | $90.31 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.76 | $97.51 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.41 | $84.81 |
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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