How far is Arlington, TX from Manchaca, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Manchaca, TX is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Manchaca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Manchaca.
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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
10.3 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South: Waco
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
78 mi · 1 hr 21 min · South Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.8 mi · 14 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1626: Onion Creek Parkway
803 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
2419 ft · 52 sec · South Interstate 35
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Turn right onto East FM 1626
2.4 mi · 4 min · East FM 1626
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Turn right onto Menchaca Road
31 m · 2 sec · Menchaca Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Menchaca Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Manchaca.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
78 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Arlington and Sunny near Manchaca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Manchaca?
The road trip is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Hewitt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.2 miles from Arlington and 104.9 miles from Manchaca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.57 one way or $53.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arlington and Sunny near Manchaca.
Stop Ideas Near Hewitt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riesel City Hall
Waco City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hewitt.
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Temple
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Manchaca. Straight-line distance: 184.31 mi (296.62 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 Manchaca
Manchaca is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.1407700, -97.8330600 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manchaca (-97.83306, 30.14077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $3.58 | $26.57 | $53.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $30.38 | $60.75 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $33.18 | $66.36 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $42.16 | $84.32 |
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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