How far is Arlington, TX from Granger, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Granger, TX is about 160.3 miles (258 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.29 mi
03h 01m
Flight
140.81 mi
226.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.81 mi
Kilometers
226.61 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.29 mi
Kilometers
257.96 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granger
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-23T02:35
Arrive Granger
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
West
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas

From Arlington
80.3 mi
01h 30m
To Granger
80 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Granger.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Granger.

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Abram Street

    127 m · 22 sec · West Abram Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2543 ft · 49 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    2943 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South: Waco

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    78 mi · 1 hr 21 min · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    26.1 mi · 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 363: H.K. Dodgen Loop

    1556 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North General Bruce Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · North General Bruce Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Northwest H K Dodgen Loop

    155 m · 18 sec · Northwest H K Dodgen Loop

  17. 17

    Continue on Northeast H K Dodgen Loop

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Northeast H K Dodgen Loop

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 95

    12.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 95

  19. 19

    Continue on North Franklin Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 95

    4.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 95

  21. 21

    Continue on North Dalton Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Dalton Street

  22. 22

    Continue on TX 95

    3.5 mi · 4 min · TX 95

  23. 23

    Continue on North Commerce Street

    3055 ft · 1 min · North Commerce Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Davilla Street

    24 m · 2 sec · East Davilla Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Davilla Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Granger.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
78 mi · 49%
Purple Heart Trail
26.1 mi · 16%
State Highway 95
16.9 mi · 11%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 6%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 4%
Northeast H K Dodgen Loop
6.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

78 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
140.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West
01h 30m from Arlington
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Granger.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Granger?

The road trip is about 160.3 miles (258 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Arlington and 80 miles from Granger.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.39 one way or $42.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Granger.

Stop Ideas Near West

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

City Of Bellmead / Water Dept.

Waco , TX
3015 Bellmead Dr, Waco, TX 76705
Rating 2.7/5 7 reviews Water utility company,City government office
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Town Hall Estates Hillsboro

Hillsboro , TX
300 Happy Ln, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews Non-profit organization,Nursing home,Occupational therapist,Physical therapy clinic

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West.

BUS

Waco, TX

28 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

50 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Cleburne

67 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Temple

82 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Granger. Straight-line distance: 140.81 mi (226.61 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population398,864
Coordinates32.7356900, -97.1080700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Granger

#2 Granger

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

Population1,514
Coordinates30.7176900, -97.4427800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Granger (-97.44278, 30.71769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.41 L · about $21.39
Round trip
$42.78
11.32 gal · 42.82 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.39 $42.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.07 $48.13
Premium $4.59 $25.99 $51.97
Diesel $3.99 $22.60 $45.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Granger. The current time is 02:35:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.