How far is Arlington, TX from Gruver, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Gruver, TX is about 405.4 miles (652.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 345.4 miles (555.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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City in Hardeman County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Gruver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Gruver.
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Start on West Abram Street
2007 ft · 1 min · West Abram Street
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Turn right onto South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard
1334 ft · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 30 West
1552 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 West
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express West
1733 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress
3.5 mi · 3 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton
1.3 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 287 West
25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West
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Continue on East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street
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Continue on Avenue F Northeast
2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast
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Continue on US Highway 287
13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on Burnett Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287
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Turn straight onto Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Hurley Avenue
2755 ft · 46 sec · North Hurley Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 207
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 207
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Turn left onto Original U.S. Route 66
1.5 km · 1 min · Original U.S. Route 66
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Turn straight onto State Highway 207
9.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 207
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Continue on Franklin Avenue
1792 ft · 38 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn left onto Elsie Avenue
24.3 mi · 36 min · Elsie Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Circle Drive
901 ft · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Main Street
9.5 mi · 10 min · North Main Street
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Turn straight
7 mi · 10 min
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Turn slight left
25.7 mi · 35 min
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
14 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Gruver.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 81 North
Continue straight
102 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Gruver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Gruver?
The road trip is about 405.4 miles (652.5 km) and usually takes 07h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Quanah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.7 miles from Arlington and 202.8 miles from Gruver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 345.4 miles (555.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.08 one way or $108.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Gruver.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Gruver. Straight-line distance: 345.41 mi (555.89 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 Gruver
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,111 |
| Coordinates | 36.2650300, -101.4062700 |
| Altitude | 969 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gruver (-101.40627, 36.26503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 652 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 03m |
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 | $54.08 | $108.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $60.85 | $121.69 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $65.70 | $131.39 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $57.14 | $114.28 |
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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