How far is Arlington, TX from Hilltop Lakes, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Hilltop Lakes, TX is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (203 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Hilltop Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Hilltop Lakes.
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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
96.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 79: Buffalo, Jewett
1527 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto North Craig Street
3215 ft · 1 min · North Craig Street
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Turn right onto West Commerce Street
1210 ft · 16 sec · West Commerce Street
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Continue on Main Street
21.1 mi · 24 min · Main Street
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Turn left
5.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight right
5.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Hilltop Boulevard
1.6 km · 4 min · Hilltop Boulevard
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Turn left onto Deerfield Drive
69 m · 10 sec · Deerfield Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Deerfield Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Hilltop Lakes.
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
96.6 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Hilltop Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Hilltop Lakes?
The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Angus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.8 miles from Arlington and 78.7 miles from Hilltop Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.1 miles (203 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.72 one way or $39.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Hilltop Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Angus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Jail
Corsicana Animal Shelter
Corsicana Planning & Zoning
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Angus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Hilltop Lakes. Straight-line distance: 126.13 mi (202.99 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 Hilltop Lakes
Hilltop Lakes is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.0793500, -96.2038500 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hilltop Lakes (-96.20385, 31.07935)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $3.55 | $19.72 | $39.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $22.58 | $45.16 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $24.68 | $49.36 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $31.42 | $62.84 |
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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