How far is Arab, AL from Texas, AL?
The driving distance from Arab, AL to Texas, AL is about 90 miles (144.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arab and Texas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arab and Texas.
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Start on North Main Street
141 m · 16 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Cullman Road
20.5 mi · 29 min · Cullman Road
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Turn right
5 mi · 9 min
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Turn left
1242 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway
7.6 mi · 8 min · Heroes Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 69: Good Hope, Cullman
28.1 mi · 40 min
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
160 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
80 m · 4 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 22, US 78
850 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 22:west, US 78:west: Tupelo
1 km · 53 sec
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Merge slight right
17.1 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 13: Natural Bridge, Eldridge
1672 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right
56 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bankhead Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arab and Texas.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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Take the exit slight right toward 69: Good Hope, Cullman
28.1 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Arab and Sunny near Texas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arab to Texas?
The road trip is about 90 miles (144.9 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Colony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.8 miles from Arab and 44.2 miles from Texas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.57 one way or $25.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arab and Sunny near Texas.
Stop Ideas Near Colony
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 Colony.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arab and Texas. Straight-line distance: 72.78 mi (117.13 km).
#1 Arab
City in Marshall County, Alabama, US
| Population | 8,406 |
| Coordinates | 34.3181500, -86.4958200 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Texas
Texas is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9298300, -87.6786300 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bankhead Highway (-87.67863, 33.929828)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $3.95 | $12.57 | $25.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.08 | $28.17 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $15.38 | $30.75 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $18.87 | $37.74 |
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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