How far is Arlington, TX from La Grange, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to La Grange, TX is about 219.2 miles (352.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196 miles (315.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
219.18 mi
04h 10m
Flight
196.02 mi
315.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.02 mi
Kilometers
315.47 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.18 mi
Kilometers
352.74 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Grange
Thu, Apr 16, 2:23 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 16, 6:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-15T22:13
Arrive La Grange
Thu, Apr 16, 2:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Golinda
TX

City in Falls County, Texas, United States

From Arlington
109.8 mi
02h 05m
To La Grange
109.4 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and La Grange.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and La Grange.

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Abram Street

    127 m · 22 sec · West Abram Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2543 ft · 49 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    2943 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South: Waco

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    78 mi · 1 hr 21 min · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 396

    1239 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    707 ft · 25 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Valley Mills Drive

    760 ft · 20 sec · South Valley Mills Drive

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle

    38 m · 6 sec · Robinson Drive

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Robinson Drive

    29.5 mi · 34 min · Robinson Drive

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    1340 ft · 19 sec · East 4th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Kemp Street

    1272 ft · 16 sec · Kemp Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East 1st Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and La Grange.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
78 mi · 36%
East 1st Street
70.3 mi · 32%
Robinson Drive
48.6 mi · 22%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 5%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
4.25 mi · 2%
South Cooper Street
2.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

78 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
196 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Golinda
02h 05m from Arlington
Leave By
8:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near La Grange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to La Grange?

The road trip is about 219.2 miles (352.7 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Golinda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.8 miles from Arlington and 109.4 miles from La Grange.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 196 miles (315.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 8:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.21 one way or $58.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Partly Sunny near La Grange.

Stop Ideas Near Golinda

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Golinda and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 11.4 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Waco City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Waco City Hall

Waco , TX
300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702
Rating 3.6/5 15 reviews City government office,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Lott City Police Department

Lott , TX
117 E Gassaway Ave St, Lott, TX 76656
Rating 1.7/5 20 reviews State police,Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Golinda.

BUS

Waco, TX

20 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

31 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

40 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

68 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and La Grange. Straight-line distance: 196.02 mi (315.47 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population398,864
Coordinates32.7356900, -97.1080700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
La Grange

#2 La Grange

Town in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,681
Coordinates29.9055000, -96.8766500
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: La Grange (-96.87665, 29.9055)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.73 gal
29.28 L · about $29.21
Round trip
$58.42
15.46 gal · 58.56 L
Estimated CO2
68.7 kg one way
Round trip: 137.4 kg / 303 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.21 $58.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.87 $65.74
Premium $4.59 $35.49 $70.98
Diesel $3.99 $30.87 $61.73

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and La Grange. The current time is 22:13:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.