How far is Arlington, TX from Hudson, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Hudson, TX is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.8 miles (270 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Hudson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Hudson.
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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
21.4 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 175 East: Kaufman
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway
58.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · C F Hawn Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 175 West
46 m · 10 sec · US Highway 175 West
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Turn left onto West Corsicana Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Corsicana Street
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Continue on US Highway 175 East
20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175 East
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Continue on West Pine Street
2 mi · 3 min · West Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 175
13.3 mi · 15 min · US Highway 175
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Continue on Frankston Highway
3163 ft · 58 sec · Frankston Highway
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Continue on Alexander Boulevard
937 ft · 22 sec · Alexander Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jackson Street
3.3 mi · 4 min · North Jackson Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 North
9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 North
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Continue on North Dickinson Drive
3.4 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Drive
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
9.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on North Marcus Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Marcus Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
11.5 mi · 13 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on Rusk Street
15.1 mi · 19 min · Rusk Street
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Take the exit slight right
555 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
1041 ft · 22 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto John Redditt Drive
2.4 mi · 3 min · John Redditt Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 94: Hudson, Groveton
1890 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto West Frank Avenue
2229 ft · 37 sec · West Frank Avenue
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Continue on Ted Trout Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · Ted Trout Drive
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Turn left onto Mount Carmel Road
2807 ft · 1 min · Mount Carmel Road
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Turn left onto Towering Oak
37 m · 5 sec · Towering Oak
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Towering Oak
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Hudson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
C F Hawn Freeway
Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway
58.8 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hudson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Hudson?
The road trip is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.8 miles from Arlington and 94.8 miles from Hudson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.8 miles (270 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.28 one way or $50.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hudson.
Stop Ideas Near Athens
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 Athens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 167.79 mi (270.03 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 Hudson
City in Angelina County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,288 |
| Coordinates | 31.3226800, -94.7782600 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hudson (-94.77826, 31.32268)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.28 | $50.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.45 | $56.89 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.71 | $61.43 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.71 | $53.43 |
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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