How far is Arlington, TX from Baytown, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Baytown, TX is about 278.4 miles (448.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.5 miles (390.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.
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 Leon County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Baytown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Baytown.
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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
21.9 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 610 East
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Loop East
5.9 mi · 7 min · North Loop East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Beaumont, Downtown
1008 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Beaumont
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
12.7 mi · 15 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Decker Drive
4.5 mi · 5 min · Decker Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 330
1410 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Decker Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Decker Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Decker Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Baytown.
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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baytown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Baytown?
The road trip is about 278.4 miles (448.1 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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 139.4 miles from Arlington and 139.1 miles from Baytown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.5 miles (390.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 6:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.11 one way or $74.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baytown.
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 Baytown. Straight-line distance: 242.5 mi (390.27 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 Baytown
The most populous city in Harris County, Texas.
| Population | 77,288 |
| Coordinates | 29.7355000, -94.9774300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baytown (-94.97743, 29.7355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $37.11 | $74.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.75 | $83.51 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $45.08 | $90.17 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.21 | $78.42 |
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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