How far is Arlington, TX from Colorado City, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Colorado City, TX is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220 miles (354.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
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 Eastland County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Colorado City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Colorado City.
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Start on West Abram Street
2007 ft · 1 min · West Abram Street
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Turn right onto South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard
1334 ft · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 30 West
1552 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on West Freeway
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
201 mi · 3 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business West: Colorado City
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
29 m · 2 sec · Chestnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Colorado City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
201 mi · 03h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Arlington and Sunny near Colorado City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Colorado City?
The road trip is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Cisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117 miles from Arlington and 117.4 miles from Colorado City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220 miles (354.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 8:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.25 one way or $62.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Sunny near Colorado City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Colorado City. Straight-line distance: 220.05 mi (354.14 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 Colorado City
City in Mitchell County, Texas
| Population | 3,857 |
| Coordinates | 32.3881700, -100.8645600 |
| Altitude | 630 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colorado City (-100.86456, 32.38817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 377 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $31.25 | $62.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.16 | $70.33 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $37.97 | $75.94 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $33.02 | $66.04 |
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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