How far is Arlington, TX from Llano, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Llano, TX is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.7 miles (265 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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 04h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Llano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Llano.
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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
15.4 mi · 16 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTP Toll South: Chisholm Trail Parkway
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Chisholm Trail Parkway
21.3 mi · 23 min · Chisholm Trail Parkway
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Turn right onto West Katherine P Raines Drive
1005 ft · 20 sec · West Katherine P Raines Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 67 South
1343 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
36.2 mi · 41 min
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Turn slight left
13.6 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
663 ft · 9 sec · East 2nd Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1010 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn straight onto North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Rice Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Rice Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
43.1 mi · 49 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North Key Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue
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Turn right onto South US Highway 281
20 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North Water Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Water Street
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Turn right onto West Polk Street
919 ft · 22 sec · West Polk Street
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Continue on Buchanan Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · Buchanan Drive
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Continue on TX 29
27.4 mi · 37 min · TX 29
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Turn left onto Bessemer Avenue
66 m · 9 sec · Bessemer Avenue
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Turn left
49 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Bessemer Avenue
58 m · 3 sec · Bessemer Avenue
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Turn slight right
26 m · 3 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 Llano.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Llano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Llano?
The road trip is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?
Springtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106 miles from Arlington and 105.8 miles from Llano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.7 miles (265 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 8:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.23 one way or $56.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Llano.
Stop Ideas Near Springtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springtown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Llano. Straight-line distance: 164.68 mi (265.03 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 Llano
City in Llano County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,508 |
| Coordinates | 30.7593500, -98.6750400 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Llano (-98.67504, 30.75935)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $28.23 | $56.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.76 | $63.52 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.29 | $68.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.83 | $59.66 |
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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