How far is Arlington, TX from Houston, TX?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Arlington and Houston is 229.77 miles (369.78 km).

Flight distance from Arlington, TX to Houston, TX is 229.77 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Arlington to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Arlington, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 258.44 miles (415.91 km) by car.

Driving from Arlington to Houston will take approximately 03 hours 50 minutes.

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#1 Arlington

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. It is located in northeastern Texas. Arlington is known for its sports teams, such as the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers, and its many attractions, such as the Globe Life Field and the Six Flags Over Texas.

Population 398864
GPS Coordinates 32°44'8"N 97°6'29"W
Latitude 32.7356900
Longitude -97.1080700
Altitude 184
Country United States
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#2 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico, in southeastern Texas. Houston is a major center for the oil and gas industry.

Population 2316120
GPS Coordinates 29°45'48"N 95°21'48"W
Latitude 29.7632800
Longitude -95.3632700
Altitude 12
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Arlington and Houston

The distance between Arlington and Houston is 416 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 37 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Arlington and Houston. The current time is 06:52:17.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 36 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 27 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 10 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 18 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 41 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 26 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 13 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.52 liters (9.12 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Arlington and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Arlington to Houston is $27.55 (diesel $36.41).

Texas gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.02 $3.45 $3.78 $3.99
Total $27.55 $31.42 $34.44 $36.41

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Arlington and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Austin, TX to Arlington 198.94 miles (320 km)

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Driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Arlington 564.73 miles (909 km)

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Driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Arlington 430.03 miles (692 km)

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Driving distance from Dallas, TX to Arlington 21.49 miles (35 km)

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Driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Arlington 15.75 miles (25 km)

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Driving distance from Frisco, TX to Arlington 41.86 miles (67 km)

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Driving distance from Garland, TX to Arlington 171.92 miles (277 km)

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Driving distance from Irving, TX to Arlington 15.43 miles (25 km)

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Driving distance from Laredo, TX to Arlington 449.47 miles (723 km)

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