How far is Arlington, TX from Lakeway, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Lakeway, TX is about 204.5 miles (329.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Lakeway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Lakeway.
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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
127 m · 22 sec · West Abram Street
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Turn right onto South Center Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Center Street
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Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
2543 ft · 49 sec · West Pioneer Parkway
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Turn left onto South Cooper Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Cooper Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
2943 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South: Waco
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
78 mi · 1 hr 21 min · South Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
40.2 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RM 620: McNeil Road
1111 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1209 ft · 19 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 45 Frontage Road
56 m · 4 sec · State Highway 45 Frontage Road
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Continue on North Ranch Road 620
1 km · 52 sec · North Ranch Road 620
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 45 Toll West: Lake Creek Parkway
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 45 North
2.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 45 North
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Continue on North Ranch Road 620
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Ranch Road 620
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto Lakeway Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Lakeway Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lohmans Crossing Road
2259 ft · 1 min · Lohmans Crossing Road
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Lakeway.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Lakeway?
The road trip is about 204.5 miles (329.1 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Beverly Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.4 miles from Arlington and 102.1 miles from Lakeway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 9:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.28 one way or $54.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeway.
Stop Ideas Near Beverly Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riesel City Hall
Waco City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beverly Hills.
Waco, TX
McGregor
Temple
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Lakeway. Straight-line distance: 171.73 mi (276.37 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 Lakeway
City in Travis County, Texas, United States
| Population | 16,216 |
| Coordinates | 30.3637700, -97.9795900 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeway (-97.97959, 30.36377)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $27.28 | $54.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.70 | $61.40 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $33.15 | $66.29 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $28.83 | $57.66 |
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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