How far is Arlington, TX from Granite Shoals, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Granite Shoals, TX is about 202.8 miles (326.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hamilton 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 Granite Shoals.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Granite Shoals.
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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
127 m · 22 sec · West Abram Street
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Turn right onto South Center Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Center Street
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Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
2543 ft · 49 sec · West Pioneer Parkway
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Turn left onto South Cooper Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Cooper Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
2943 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
15.4 mi · 16 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTP Toll South: Chisholm Trail Parkway
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Chisholm Trail Parkway
21.3 mi · 23 min · Chisholm Trail Parkway
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Turn right onto West Katherine P Raines Drive
1005 ft · 20 sec · West Katherine P Raines Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 67 South
1343 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
36.2 mi · 41 min
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Turn slight left
13.6 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
663 ft · 9 sec · East 2nd Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1010 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn straight onto North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Rice Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Rice Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
43.1 mi · 49 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North Key Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue
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Turn right onto South US Highway 281
20 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North Water Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Water Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
10.7 mi · 13 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn slight right onto Avenue J
738 ft · 35 sec · Avenue J
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Turn right onto West Ranch Road 1431
6.2 mi · 11 min · West Ranch Road 1431
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Turn left onto North Phillips Ranch Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Phillips Ranch Road
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Turn left onto East Greenbriar Drive
654 ft · 19 sec · East Greenbriar Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Greenbriar Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Granite Shoals.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South US Highway 281
Continue on South US Highway 281
43.1 mi · 00h 49m
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 Sunny leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Granite Shoals.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Granite Shoals?
The road trip is about 202.8 miles (326.4 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
Hico is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Arlington and 101.3 miles from Granite Shoals.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 8:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.06 one way or $54.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Granite Shoals.
Stop Ideas Near Hico
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 Hico.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Granite Shoals. Straight-line distance: 166.21 mi (267.49 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 Granite Shoals
City in Burnet County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,162 |
| Coordinates | 30.5890800, -98.3839200 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Granite Shoals (-98.38392, 30.58908)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $27.06 | $54.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.44 | $60.89 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.87 | $65.74 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $28.59 | $57.18 |
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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