How far is Arlington, TX from Live Oak, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Live Oak, TX is about 243.5 miles (391.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.8 miles (320 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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
243.49 mi
04h 54m
Flight
198.83 mi
319.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.83 mi
Kilometers
319.98 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.49 mi
Kilometers
391.86 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Live Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 10:57 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 3:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-19T06:02
Arrive Live Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 10:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Comanche
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Arlington
121.7 mi
02h 27m
To Live Oak
121.8 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Live Oak.

  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

    15.5 mi · 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Granbury

    1090 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 377 North

    845 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Southwest Loop 820

    113 m · 9 sec · Southwest Loop 820

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Benbrook Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Benbrook Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 377 South

    11.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 377 South

  15. 15

    Continue on Cresson Bypass

    42.5 mi · 51 min · Cresson Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on East South Loop

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East South Loop

  17. 17

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South US Highway 377

    7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377

  19. 19

    Continue on Dublin Bypass

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on Southwest US Highway 377

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 67

    15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67

  22. 22

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 67

    19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67

  24. 24

    Continue on Early Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    21.7 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    40.5 mi · 46 min · 8th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto United States Highway 87

    33.6 mi · 39 min · United States Highway 87

  28. 28

    Turn left

    5.4 mi · 13 min

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 2335

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cresson Bypass
42.5 mi · 17%
8th Street
40.5 mi · 17%
US Highway 67
34.4 mi · 14%
United States Highway 87
33.6 mi · 14%
East Commerce Street
21.7 mi · 9%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
18.7 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Cresson Bypass

Continue on Cresson Bypass

42.5 mi · 00h 51m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
198.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Comanche
02h 27m from Arlington
Leave By
7:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near Live Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Live Oak?

The road trip is about 243.5 miles (391.9 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Comanche is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.7 miles from Arlington and 121.8 miles from Live Oak.

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

The direct path is about 198.8 miles (320 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 7:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.46 one way or $64.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arlington and Partly Sunny near Live Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Comanche

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

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

116 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Live Oak. Straight-line distance: 198.83 mi (319.98 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
Live Oak

#2 Live Oak

City in Texas

Population16,661
Coordinates31.1390600, -99.9295200
Altitude654
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Live Oak (-99.92952, 31.13906)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.59 gal
32.52 L · about $32.46
Round trip
$64.92
17.18 gal · 65.04 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.7 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.46 $64.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.52 $73.05
Premium $4.59 $39.44 $78.87
Diesel $3.99 $34.30 $68.60

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Live Oak. The current time is 06:02:07.

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.