How far is Arlington, TX from Oyster Creek, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Oyster Creek, TX is about 317.3 miles (510.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.6 miles (448.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 40m 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
317.29 mi
05h 50m
Flight
278.57 mi
448.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.57 mi
Kilometers
448.32 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.29 mi
Kilometers
510.63 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 10:12 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 4:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-19T04:21
Arrive Oyster Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 10:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 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
5:20 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
Madisonville
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Arlington
158.9 mi
02h 55m
To Oyster Creek
158.4 mi
02h 55m

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
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Oyster Creek.

  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

    227.2 mi · 3 hr 58 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport

    2698 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on South Freeway

    1 km · 47 sec · South Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto South Freeway

    1312 ft · 17 sec · South Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway

    38.1 mi · 45 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Oyster Creek Bend Road

    119 m · 17 sec · Oyster Creek Bend Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Allen Road

    859 ft · 38 sec · Allen Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
227 mi · 72%
Nolan Ryan Expressway
42.2 mi · 13%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.4 mi · 5%
South Freeway
15.3 mi · 5%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.94 mi · 2%
South Collins Street
4.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

227 mi · 03h 58m

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
05h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
278.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madisonville
02h 55m from Arlington
Leave By
5:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arlington and Chance Rain Showers near Oyster Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Oyster Creek?

The road trip is about 317.3 miles (510.6 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?

Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.9 miles from Arlington and 158.4 miles from Oyster Creek.

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

The direct path is about 278.6 miles (448.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 5:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.32 one way or $84.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arlington and Chance Rain Showers near Oyster Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Madisonville

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

54 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

98 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Oyster Creek. Straight-line distance: 278.57 mi (448.32 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
Oyster Creek

#2 Oyster Creek

City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States

Population1,212
Coordinates29.0030200, -95.3318800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Oyster Creek (-95.33188, 29.00302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 511 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.2 gal
42.38 L · about $42.32
Round trip
$84.65
22.4 gal · 84.76 L
Estimated CO2
99.5 kg one way
Round trip: 199.1 kg / 439 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.32 $84.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.62 $95.24
Premium $4.59 $51.42 $102.84
Diesel $3.99 $44.72 $89.44

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 Oyster Creek. The current time is 04:21:53.

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.