How far is Arlington, TX from Porter Heights, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Porter Heights, TX is about 233.3 miles (375.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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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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 04h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Leon County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Porter Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Porter Heights.
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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
1 km · 1 min · West Abram Street
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Turn right
47 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Collins Street
4.1 mi · 8 min · South Collins Street
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
1358 ft · 29 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East
1207 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.9 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.4 mi · 17 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South: Houston
1607 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
190.5 mi · 3 hr 14 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 336, TX 75 North: Frazier Street
1035 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Turn left onto South Loop 336 West
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Loop 336 West
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Turn right onto Conroe Porter Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Conroe Porter Road
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Continue on FM 1314
4.8 mi · 8 min · FM 1314
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Turn right onto Porter Lane
1.2 km · 2 min · Porter Lane
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Turn left
2520 ft · 2 min
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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 Porter Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
191 mi · 03h 14m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Porter Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Porter Heights?
The road trip is about 233.3 miles (375.4 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.8 miles from Arlington and 116.5 miles from Porter Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 $31.10 one way or $62.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Porter Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Porter Heights. Straight-line distance: 207.25 mi (333.54 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 Porter Heights
Census designated place
| Population | 1,653 |
| Coordinates | 30.1518800, -95.3218800 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: Porter Heights (-95.32188, 30.15188)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $31.10 | $62.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.99 | $69.99 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $37.78 | $75.57 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $32.86 | $65.72 |
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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