How far is Arlington, TX from Groveton, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Groveton, TX is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
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.
Town in Freestone County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Groveton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Groveton.
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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
76.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Farm-to-Market Road 27: Fairfield, Wortham
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto North Interstate 45
55 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45
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Turn left onto West Commerce Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Commerce Street
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Continue on US Highway 84 West
23.3 mi · 34 min · US Highway 84 West
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Turn right
12.6 mi · 19 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
24.8 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto East Goliad Avenue
88 m · 10 sec · East Goliad Avenue
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
1273 ft · 27 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Bowie Avenue
26.8 mi · 40 min · Bowie Avenue
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Continue on 1st Street
1 km · 56 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Groveton.
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
76.9 mi · 01h 18m
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 leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Groveton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Groveton?
The road trip is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Kirvin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from Arlington and 97.3 miles from Groveton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 9:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.96 one way or $51.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Groveton.
Stop Ideas Near Kirvin
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 Kirvin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Groveton. Straight-line distance: 164.33 mi (264.47 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 Groveton
County seat of Trinity County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,030 |
| Coordinates | 31.0549100, -95.1257700 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Groveton (-95.12577, 31.05491)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $25.96 | $51.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.21 | $58.42 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.54 | $63.08 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.43 | $54.86 |
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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