How far is Arlington, TX from Grape Creek, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Grape Creek, TX is about 261.7 miles (421.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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
261.73 mi
04h 48m
Flight
216.46 mi
348.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.46 mi
Kilometers
348.36 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.73 mi
Kilometers
421.22 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grape Creek
Mon, Jun 1, 8:05 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Tue, Jun 2, 12:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-06-01T15:17
Arrive Grape Creek
Mon, Jun 1, 8:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:24 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
Putnam
TX

Town in Texas, United States

From Arlington
130.8 mi
02h 24m
To Grape Creek
130.9 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
95°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Grape Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    2007 ft · 1 min · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Cooper Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard

    1334 ft · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 30 West

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    137.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward US 83 South, US 277 South: San Angelo, Ballinger, Anson

    2737 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: San Angelo

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto US Highway 277 South

    77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min · US Highway 277 South

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East FM 2105

    6.9 mi · 12 min · East FM 2105

  13. 13

    Turn right onto US Highway 87 North

    4.1 mi · 4 min · US Highway 87 North

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2288: Grape Creek

    1302 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto US 87 Frontage Road

    633 ft · 20 sec · US 87 Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Grape Creek Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Grape Creek Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mustang Avenue

    25 m · 4 sec · Mustang Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mustang Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
153 mi · 58%
US Highway 277 South
77.4 mi · 30%
Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 5%
East FM 2105
6.91 mi · 3%
US Highway 87 North
4.14 mi · 2%
Winters Freeway
2.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

137 mi · 02h 20m

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
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.2 mi
216.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Putnam
02h 24m from Arlington
Leave By
7:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Grape Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Grape Creek?

The road trip is about 261.7 miles (421.2 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Putnam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.8 miles from Arlington and 130.9 miles from Grape Creek.

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

The direct path is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 7:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.92 one way or $69.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Grape Creek.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Grape Creek. Straight-line distance: 216.46 mi (348.36 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
Grape Creek

#2 Grape Creek

Census designated place

Population3,154
Coordinates31.5793200, -100.5476000
Altitude606
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Grape Creek (-100.5476, 31.57932)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 421 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.24 gal
34.96 L · about $34.92
Round trip
$69.84
18.48 gal · 69.92 L
Estimated CO2
82.1 kg one way
Round trip: 164.2 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.92 $69.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.29 $78.58
Premium $4.59 $42.42 $84.84
Diesel $3.99 $36.90 $73.79

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Grape Creek. The current time is 15:17:04.

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.