How far is Arlington, TX from Angleton, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Angleton, TX is about 298.1 miles (479.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.6 miles (427.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Angleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Angleton.
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Start on West Abram Street
28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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Continue on West Abram Street
1 km · 1 min · West Abram Street
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Turn right
47 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Collins Street
4.1 mi · 8 min · South Collins Street
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
1358 ft · 29 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East
1207 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.9 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.4 mi · 17 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South: Houston
1607 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
227.2 mi · 3 hr 58 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport
2698 ft · 1 min
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Continue on South Freeway
1 km · 47 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight right onto South Freeway
1312 ft · 17 sec · South Freeway
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Continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway
17.9 mi · 20 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 288 Business South: Angleton
1845 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto North Business State Highway 288
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Business State Highway 288
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Continue on North Velasco Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · North Velasco Street
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Continue on Front Street
779 ft · 22 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto West Wilkins Street
62 m · 10 sec · West Wilkins Street
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Turn right onto North Velasco Street
1453 ft · 31 sec · North Velasco Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Velasco Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Angleton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
227 mi · 03h 58m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Angleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Angleton?
The road trip is about 298.1 miles (479.7 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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 149.3 miles from Arlington and 148.8 miles from Angleton.
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 32.5 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 6:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.76 one way or $79.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Angleton.
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 Arlington and Angleton. Straight-line distance: 265.65 mi (427.53 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Angleton
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 19,521 |
| Coordinates | 29.1694100, -95.4318800 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Angleton (-95.43188, 29.16941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 480 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $39.76 | $79.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.73 | $89.46 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.30 | $96.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.01 | $84.01 |
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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