How far is Arlington, TX from Crane, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Crane, TX is about 364.9 miles (587.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 320.5 miles (515.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Crane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Crane.
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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
303.8 mi · 5 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 385: Andrews, Crane
774 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto East Pool Road
708 ft · 22 sec · East Pool Road
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Turn left onto South Grant Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Grant Avenue
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Continue on South US Highway 385
28.9 mi · 34 min · South US Highway 385
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Gaston Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Crane.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
304 mi · 05h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Crane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Crane?
The road trip is about 364.9 miles (587.2 km) and usually takes 06h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Merkel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.2 miles from Arlington and 182.6 miles from Crane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 320.5 miles (515.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.64 one way or $97.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Crane.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Crane. Straight-line distance: 320.52 mi (515.82 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 Crane
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 3,649 |
| Coordinates | 31.3973600, -102.3501400 |
| Altitude | 784 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crane (-102.35014, 31.39736)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 587 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $48.64 | $97.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.72 | $109.45 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $59.09 | $118.17 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $51.39 | $102.78 |
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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