How far is Arlington, TX from Clear Lake Shores, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Clear Lake Shores, TX is about 285.8 miles (459.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.2 miles (405.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Leon County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Clear Lake Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Clear Lake Shores.
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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
22.4 mi · 26 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 528: NASA Parkway
1281 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto NASA Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · NASA Parkway
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Continue on East NASA Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · East NASA Parkway
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Turn slight right
50 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Egret Bay Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Egret Bay Boulevard
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Turn left
625 ft · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Marina Bay Drive
3.4 mi · 6 min · Marina Bay Drive
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Turn left onto Clear Lake Road
2493 ft · 2 min · Clear Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clear Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Clear Lake Shores.
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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clear Lake Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Clear Lake Shores?
The road trip is about 285.8 miles (459.9 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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 143.1 miles from Arlington and 142.7 miles from Clear Lake Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.2 miles (405.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.09 one way or $76.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clear Lake Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Clear Lake Shores. Straight-line distance: 252.16 mi (405.82 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 Clear Lake Shores
City in Galveston County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,209 |
| Coordinates | 29.5474500, -95.0321500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clear Lake Shores (-95.03215, 29.54745)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 460 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $38.09 | $76.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.86 | $85.72 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.28 | $92.55 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.25 | $80.50 |
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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