How far is Arlington, TX from Lamesa, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Lamesa, TX is about 316.8 miles (509.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281.4 miles (452.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m 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 05h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Lamesa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Lamesa.
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Start on West Abram Street
2007 ft · 1 min · West Abram Street
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Turn right onto South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard
1334 ft · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 30 West
1552 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on West Freeway
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
243.1 mi · 4 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 87: San Angelo, Lamesa
649 ft · 28 sec
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Turn slight left onto West Interstate 20
771 ft · 15 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn right onto North US Highway 87
2.3 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 87
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Take the ramp straight
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto William B Crooker Memorial Highway
2209 ft · 25 sec · William B Crooker Memorial Highway
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Continue on North US Highway 87
15.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on William Crooker Highway
4.3 mi · 4 min · William Crooker Highway
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Continue on South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Continue on South Lynn Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Lynn Avenue
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Turn left
49 m · 12 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 Lamesa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
243 mi · 04h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Lamesa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Lamesa?
The road trip is about 316.8 miles (509.8 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?
Abilene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.2 miles from Arlington and 158.6 miles from Lamesa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281.4 miles (452.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.25 one way or $84.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Lamesa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Lamesa. Straight-line distance: 281.44 mi (452.93 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 Lamesa
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 9,131 |
| Coordinates | 32.7376000, -101.9509900 |
| Altitude | 912 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lamesa (-101.95099, 32.7376)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 510 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $3.78 | $42.25 | $84.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.54 | $95.07 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $51.33 | $102.65 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $44.64 | $89.28 |
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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