How far is Arlington, TX from Barrett, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Barrett, TX is about 269.7 miles (434.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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 04h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Barrett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Barrett.
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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
203.2 mi · 3 hr 29 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road South
13 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BW 8
151 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto East Hardy Street
1760 ft · 43 sec · East Hardy Street
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Turn left onto North Sam Houston Parkway East
1.6 km · 2 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East
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Take the ramp slight left toward BW 8 East
1066 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway East
4.8 mi · 6 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East
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Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway East
10.1 mi · 12 min · North Sam Houston Tollway East
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90
1216 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto East Sam Houston Parkway North
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Sam Houston Parkway North
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Keep slight left to continue on East Sam Houston Parkway North
1.1 km · 1 min · East Sam Houston Parkway North
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Turn left onto Crosby Freeway Frontage Road
1338 ft · 29 sec · Crosby Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 East
1930 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosby Freeway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Crosby Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2100, FM 1942: Crosby
1615 ft · 39 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Crosby Lynchburg Road
1123 ft · 34 sec · Crosby Lynchburg Road
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Turn left onto Farm to Market 1942
23 m · 2 sec · Farm to Market 1942
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farm to Market 1942
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Barrett.
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
203 mi · 03h 29m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barrett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Barrett?
The road trip is about 269.7 miles (434.1 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?
Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135 miles from Arlington and 134.7 miles from Barrett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 7:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.98 one way or $71.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barrett.
Stop Ideas Near Jewett
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 Jewett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Barrett. Straight-line distance: 231.3 mi (372.24 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 Barrett
City in Texas
| Population | 3,199 |
| Coordinates | 29.8799500, -95.0629800 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barrett (-95.06298, 29.87995)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 434 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $35.98 | $71.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.48 | $80.96 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $43.71 | $87.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $38.01 | $76.03 |
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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