How far is Arlington, TX from Aransas Pass, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Aransas Pass, TX is about 385.1 miles (619.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 333.5 miles (536.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
385.1 mi
07h 00m
Flight
333.47 mi
536.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
333.47 mi
Kilometers
536.67 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
385.1 mi
Kilometers
619.76 km
Drive Time
07h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aransas Pass
Sun, Apr 12, 8:23 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Mon, Apr 13, 3:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-12T13:22
Arrive Aransas Pass
Sun, Apr 12, 8:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:01 PM to 2:31 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Manor
TX

City in Travis County, Texas, United States

From Arlington
192.9 mi
03h 30m
To Aransas Pass
192.2 mi
03h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Aransas Pass.

  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

    26.5 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    58.5 mi · 55 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

  19. 19

    Continue on North Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street

  20. 20

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  21. 21

    Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Magnolia Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Pierce Street

    5 mi · 7 min · East Pierce Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North United States Highway 183

    43.5 mi · 47 min · North United States Highway 183

  24. 24

    Continue on North Esplanade Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Esplanade Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    2 mi · 3 min · South US Highway 183

  26. 26

    Continue on South US Highway 183/ US 87

    26.7 mi · 29 min · South US Highway 183/ US 87

  27. 27

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · North Jefferson Street

  28. 28

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    22.6 mi · 24 min · South US Highway 183

  29. 29

    Continue on North Alamo Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Alamo Street

  30. 30

    Continue on North Alamo Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Alamo Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Empresario Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street

  32. 32

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  33. 33

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

    10 mi · 12 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  34. 34

    Turn left onto State Highway 188

    7.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 188

  35. 35

    Turn right onto FM 1069 North

    4.3 mi · 6 min · FM 1069 North

  36. 36

    Turn left onto West Wheeler Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Wheeler Avenue

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on West Cleveland Boulevard

    73 m · 12 sec · West Cleveland Boulevard

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard

    5 m · 1 sec · Harrison Boulevard

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Aransas Pass.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
78 mi · 20%
Purple Heart Trail
64.4 mi · 17%
TX 130 Toll South
59.2 mi · 15%
North United States Highway 183
43.5 mi · 11%
South US Highway 183/ US 87
26.7 mi · 7%
South US Highway 183
24.6 mi · 6%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.6 mi
333.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manor
03h 30m from Arlington
Leave By
9:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aransas Pass.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Aransas Pass?

The road trip is about 385.1 miles (619.8 km) and usually takes 07h 00m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.9 miles from Arlington and 192.2 miles from Aransas Pass.

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

The direct path is about 333.5 miles (536.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.36 one way or $102.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aransas Pass.

Stop Ideas Near Manor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manor, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manor.

RAIL

Austin

21 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

29 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

63 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Temple

86 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Aransas Pass. Straight-line distance: 333.47 mi (536.67 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
Aransas Pass

#2 Aransas Pass

City in Texas, United States

Population8,496
Coordinates27.9094700, -97.1499900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Aransas Pass (-97.14999, 27.90947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 620 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.59 gal
51.44 L · about $51.36
Round trip
$102.71
27.18 gal · 102.88 L
Estimated CO2
120.8 kg one way
Round trip: 241.5 kg / 532 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $51.36 $102.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.78 $115.57
Premium $4.59 $62.39 $124.78
Diesel $3.99 $54.26 $108.53

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Aransas Pass. The current time is 13:22:32.

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.