How far is Arlington, TX from Crosby, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Crosby, TX is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 04h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Crosby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Crosby.
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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
13 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BW 8
151 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto East Hardy Street
1760 ft · 43 sec · East Hardy Street
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Turn left onto North Sam Houston Parkway East
1.6 km · 2 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East
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Take the ramp slight left toward BW 8 East
1066 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway East
4.8 mi · 6 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East
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Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway East
7.7 mi · 9 min · North Sam Houston Tollway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Garrett Road, Little York Road
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto East Sam Houston Parkway North
715 ft · 16 sec · East Sam Houston Parkway North
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Turn left onto Garrett Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Garrett Road
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Turn right onto Sheldon Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sheldon Road
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Turn left onto Beaumont Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Beaumont Highway
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Turn slight left onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight right onto 1st Street
2491 ft · 1 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Runneburg Road
157 m · 14 sec · Runneburg Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Runneburg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Crosby.
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 Chance Rain Showers near Crosby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Crosby?
The road trip is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?
Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.7 miles from Arlington and 134.5 miles from Crosby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.15 one way or $66.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Chance Rain Showers near Crosby.
Stop Ideas Near Jewett
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 Jewett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Crosby. Straight-line distance: 229.44 mi (369.24 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 Crosby
Crosby is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.9118900, -95.0621500 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crosby (-95.06215, 29.91189)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $3.49 | $33.15 | $66.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $37.97 | $75.94 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $41.56 | $83.13 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $53.24 | $106.48 |
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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