How far is Anson, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Anson, TX to Arlington, TX is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.2 mi
02h 58m
Flight
162.03 mi
260.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Anson.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.03 mi
Kilometers
260.76 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.2 mi
Kilometers
299.66 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Fri, Apr 17, 3:40 AM CDT
Return by in Anson
Fri, Apr 17, 6:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anson
2026-04-17T00:41
Arrive Arlington
Fri, Apr 17, 3:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anson
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Ranger
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Anson
93.1 mi
01h 29m
To Arlington
93.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    52 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    42 m · 6 sec · 11th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Court Plaza

    552 ft · 10 sec · West Court Plaza

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Commercial Avenue

    18.6 mi · 20 min · Commercial Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward US 83 Business: Abilene

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pine Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    119 m · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Fort Worth

    720 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    135 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anson 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
135 mi · 73%
Commercial Avenue
18.6 mi · 10%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 8%
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 7%
Pine Street
1.22 mi · 1%
US 83 Business
1.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

135 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
162.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ranger
01h 29m from Anson
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anson and Partly Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ranger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.1 miles from Anson and 93.1 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.83 one way or $49.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anson and Partly Sunny near Arlington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anson and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 162.03 mi (260.76 km).

Anson

#1 Anson

City in Jones County, Texas, United States

Population2,275
Coordinates32.7565000, -99.8962100
Altitude527
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: (-99.896264, 32.756501)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.57 gal
24.87 L · about $24.83
Round trip
$49.66
13.14 gal · 49.74 L
Estimated CO2
58.4 kg one way
Round trip: 116.8 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.83 $49.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.94 $55.87
Premium $4.59 $30.16 $60.33
Diesel $3.99 $26.23 $52.47

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Anson and Arlington. The current time is 00:41:59.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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