How far is Arlington, TX from Lampasas, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Lampasas, TX is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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
160.26 mi
03h 10m
Flight
131.57 mi
211.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.57 mi
Kilometers
211.74 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.26 mi
Kilometers
257.91 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lampasas
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-23T01:42
Arrive Lampasas
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:38 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
Glen Rose
TX

City in Somervell County, Texas, United States

From Arlington
80.2 mi
01h 35m
To Lampasas
80 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Lampasas.

  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

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CTP Toll South: Chisholm Trail Parkway

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Chisholm Trail Parkway

    21.3 mi · 23 min · Chisholm Trail Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Katherine P Raines Drive

    1005 ft · 20 sec · West Katherine P Raines Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward US 67 South

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    36.2 mi · 41 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    13.6 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    663 ft · 9 sec · East 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1010 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  19. 19

    Continue on North Rice Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Rice Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South US Highway 281

  21. 21

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East 4th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 281
43.1 mi · 27%
US 67 South
36.5 mi · 23%
Chisholm Trail Parkway
21.3 mi · 13%
North US Highway 281
19 mi · 12%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
15.4 mi · 10%
South Cooper Street
2.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South US Highway 281

Continue on South US Highway 281

43.1 mi · 00h 49m

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
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
131.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Rose
01h 35m from Arlington
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Lampasas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Lampasas?

The road trip is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Glen Rose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Arlington and 80 miles from Lampasas.

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

The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.39 one way or $42.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Lampasas.

Stop Ideas Near Glen Rose

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glen Rose, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Rose.

RAIL

Cleburne

37 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

70 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

McGregor

95 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Waco, TX

96 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Lampasas. Straight-line distance: 131.57 mi (211.74 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
Lampasas

#2 Lampasas

City in Texas, United States

Population8,119
Coordinates31.0637800, -98.1817000
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Lampasas (-98.1817, 31.06378)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.41 L · about $21.39
Round trip
$42.78
11.32 gal · 42.82 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.39 $42.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.07 $48.13
Premium $4.59 $25.99 $51.97
Diesel $3.99 $22.60 $45.20

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Lampasas. The current time is 01:42:25.

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.