How far is Arlington, TX from Liberty, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Liberty, TX is about 276 miles (444.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.8 miles (369.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
275.94 mi
04h 56m
Flight
229.83 mi
369.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.83 mi
Kilometers
369.88 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.94 mi
Kilometers
444.09 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Liberty
Sun, Nov 8, 1:44 PM CST
Return by in Arlington
Sun, Nov 8, 6:40 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-11-08T08:48
Arrive Liberty
Sun, Nov 8, 1:44 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:08 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:00 PM CST
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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Arlington
138.1 mi
02h 28m
To Liberty
137.9 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 4:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Abram Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Abram Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    47 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto South Collins Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South Collins Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    1358 ft · 29 sec · East Interstate 20

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East

    1207 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South: Houston

    1607 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    202.3 mi · 3 hr 28 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Parkway

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West

    116 m · 9 sec · North Grand Parkway West

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 Toll East

    1536 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway East

    32.3 mi · 35 min · North Grand Parkway East

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1960: Dayton, Humble

    2361 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Cleveland Street

    1028 ft · 25 sec · North Cleveland Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto United States Highway 90 West

    5.8 mi · 7 min · United States Highway 90 West

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    159 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
202 mi · 73%
North Grand Parkway East
32.3 mi · 12%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.4 mi · 6%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.94 mi · 2%
United States Highway 90 West
5.84 mi · 2%
South Collins Street
4.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

202 mi · 03h 28m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.2 mi
229.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 28m from Arlington
Leave By
7:08 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Liberty.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 276 miles (444.1 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.1 miles from Arlington and 137.9 miles from Liberty.

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

The direct path is about 229.8 miles (369.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.55 one way or $69.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Leona

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leona, 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 Leona.

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Liberty. Straight-line distance: 229.83 mi (369.88 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
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#2 Liberty

Liberty is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.0579900, -94.7954800
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Liberty (-94.79548, 30.05799)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.74 gal
36.86 L · about $34.55
Round trip
$69.10
19.48 gal · 73.72 L
Estimated CO2
86.6 kg one way
Round trip: 173.1 kg / 382 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.55 $34.55 $69.10
Mid-grade $4.06 $39.55 $79.11
Premium $4.44 $43.24 $86.47
Diesel $5.65 $55.04 $110.08

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Liberty. The current time is 08:48:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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