How far is Arlington, TX from Quanah, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Quanah, TX is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Quanah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Quanah.
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Start on West Abram Street
2007 ft · 1 min · West Abram Street
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Turn right onto South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard
1334 ft · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 30 West
1552 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 West
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express West
1733 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress
3.5 mi · 3 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton
1.3 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 287 West
25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West
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Continue on East 11th Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · East 11th Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2992 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
71 m · 7 sec · West 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Quanah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 81 North
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102 mi · 01h 48m
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 Cloudy leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near Quanah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Quanah?
The road trip is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.2 miles from Arlington and 103.3 miles from Quanah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 9:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.55 one way or $55.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Partly Sunny near Quanah.
Stop Ideas Near Henrietta
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 Henrietta.
Gainesville
Ardmore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Quanah. Straight-line distance: 186.11 mi (299.52 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 Quanah
City in Hardeman County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,533 |
| Coordinates | 34.2978500, -99.7403700 |
| Altitude | 479 |
| Country | United States |
End: Quanah (-99.74037, 34.29785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.55 | $55.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.00 | $61.99 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $33.47 | $66.94 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.11 | $58.22 |
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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