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

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Anderson Mill, TX is about 189.5 miles (305 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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
189.52 mi
03h 28m
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
189.52 mi
Kilometers
305.01 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 3:41 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 7:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-19T00:13
Arrive Anderson Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 3:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
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 Arlington
94.9 mi
01h 44m
To Anderson Mill
94.6 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Abram Street

    127 m · 22 sec · West Abram Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2543 ft · 49 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    2943 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South: Waco

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    78 mi · 1 hr 21 min · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    40.2 mi · 41 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward RM 620: McNeil Road

    1111 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    1209 ft · 19 sec · North Interstate 35

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 45 Frontage Road

    56 m · 4 sec · State Highway 45 Frontage Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Ranch Road 620

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Ranch Road 620

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lake Creek Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lake Creek Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Millwright Parkway

    939 ft · 28 sec · Millwright Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Salt Mill Hollow

    615 ft · 19 sec · Salt Mill Hollow

  25. 25

    Turn right

    60 m · 15 sec

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right

    34 m · 13 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    59 m · 14 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
78.1 mi · 41%
South Freeway
78 mi · 41%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 5%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
North Ranch Road 620
2.89 mi · 2%
North Interstate 35
2.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

78 mi · 01h 21m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
162.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellmead
01h 44m from Arlington
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near Anderson Mill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Anderson Mill?

The road trip is about 189.5 miles (305 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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 94.9 miles from Arlington and 94.6 miles from Anderson Mill.

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 26.6 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 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.28 one way or $50.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 13.5 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 2.5 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 8.4 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 Arlington and Anderson Mill. Straight-line distance: 162.85 mi (262.08 km).

Arlington

#1 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
Anderson Mill

#2 Anderson Mill

Census designated place

Population8,744
Coordinates30.4549200, -97.8058400
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Anderson Mill (-97.80584, 30.45492)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.69 gal
25.32 L · about $25.28
Round trip
$50.56
13.38 gal · 50.64 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 118.9 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.28 $50.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.45 $56.89
Premium $4.59 $30.71 $61.43
Diesel $3.99 $26.71 $53.43

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 Arlington and Anderson Mill. The current time is 00:13:02.

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.