How far is Arlington, TX from Galveston, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Galveston, TX is about 305.6 miles (491.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273.9 miles (440.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Galveston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Galveston.
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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
48.8 mi · 58 min · Gulf Freeway
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Continue on Broadway - Avenue J
2.3 mi · 4 min · Broadway - Avenue J
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Boulevard - 29th Street
738 ft · 21 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard - 29th Street
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Turn right onto Ball Street - Avenue H
762 ft · 26 sec · Ball Street - Avenue H
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Turn left onto 27th Street
79 m · 11 sec · 27th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 27th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Galveston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Galveston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Galveston?
The road trip is about 305.6 miles (491.8 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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 153 miles from Arlington and 152.6 miles from Galveston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273.9 miles (440.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 5:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.74 one way or $81.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Galveston.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
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 Leona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Galveston. Straight-line distance: 273.88 mi (440.76 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 Galveston
A city in Galveston County, Texas.
| Population | 50,085 |
| Coordinates | 29.3013500, -94.7977000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Galveston (-94.7977, 29.30135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 492 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $40.74 | $81.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.84 | $91.67 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $49.49 | $98.98 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $43.04 | $86.09 |
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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