How far is Arlington, TX from Beach City, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Beach City, TX is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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
288.86 mi
05h 21m
Flight
249.54 mi
401.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.54 mi
Kilometers
401.6 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.86 mi
Kilometers
464.88 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beach City
Fri, Apr 17, 12:15 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Fri, Apr 17, 5:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-17T06:53
Arrive Beach City
Fri, Apr 17, 12:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:18 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Arlington
144.6 mi
02h 40m
To Beach City
144.2 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Beach City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Beach City.

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Abram Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Abram Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    47 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto South Collins Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South Collins Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    1358 ft · 29 sec · East Interstate 20

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East

    1207 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South: Houston

    1607 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    203.2 mi · 3 hr 29 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road South

    21.9 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 610 East

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Loop East

    5.9 mi · 7 min · North Loop East

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Beaumont, Downtown

    1008 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Beaumont

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    12.7 mi · 15 min · East Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Decker Drive

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Decker Drive

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 330

    1410 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Decker Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Decker Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Defee Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Defee Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Alexander Drive

    1537 ft · 28 sec · North Alexander Drive

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on South State Highway 146

    1948 ft · 43 sec · South State Highway 146

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Grand Parkway South

    2561 ft · 53 sec · East Grand Parkway South

  24. 24

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 Toll East

    1144 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway South

    3210 ft · 39 sec · East Grand Parkway South

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1405

    1575 ft · 38 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto East Grand Parkway South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Grand Parkway South

  28. 28

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Tri City Beach Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Tri City Beach Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Seacrest Park Road

    626 ft · 32 sec · Seacrest Park Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Ocean Drive

    709 ft · 33 sec · Ocean Drive

  32. 32

    Turn right

    82 m · 20 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Beach City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
203 mi · 70%
Hardy Toll Road South
21.9 mi · 8%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.4 mi · 5%
East Freeway
12.7 mi · 4%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.94 mi · 2%
North Loop East
5.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
249.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 40m from Arlington
Leave By
6:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Beach City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Beach City?

The road trip is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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 144.6 miles from Arlington and 144.2 miles from Beach City.

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

The direct path is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 6:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.51 one way or $77.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Beach City.

Stop Ideas Near Leona

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leona, 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 Leona.

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Beach City. Straight-line distance: 249.54 mi (401.6 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
Beach City

#2 Beach City

City in Chambers County, Texas, United States

Population2,792
Coordinates29.6621700, -94.8899200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Beach City (-94.88992, 29.66217)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.19 gal
38.59 L · about $38.51
Round trip
$77.02
20.38 gal · 77.18 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.1 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.51 $77.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.33 $86.66
Premium $4.59 $46.78 $93.56
Diesel $3.99 $40.69 $81.38

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Beach City. The current time is 06:53:49.

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.