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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.55 mi
03h 45m
Flight
186.11 mi
299.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.11 mi
Kilometers
299.52 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.55 mi
Kilometers
332.41 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quanah
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 9:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-23T01:41
Arrive Quanah
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 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
Henrietta
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Arlington
103.2 mi
01h 52m
To Quanah
103.3 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
94°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    2007 ft · 1 min · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Cooper Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard

    1334 ft · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 30 West

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 West

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express West

    1733 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    3.5 mi · 3 min · I 820 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton

    1.3 km · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  18. 18

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  21. 21

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  23. 23

    Continue on East 11th Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East 11th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2992 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    71 m · 7 sec · West 3rd Street

  26. 26

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 North
104 mi · 50%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 20%
US Highway 287 West
25.7 mi · 12%
Northwest Freeway
5.27 mi · 3%
I 820 North
4.94 mi · 2%
Tom Landry Freeway
4.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 81 North

Continue straight

102 mi · 01h 48m

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
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
186.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henrietta
01h 52m from Arlington
Leave By
9:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Gainesville

100 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Ardmore station

106 mi away
251 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Quanah. Straight-line distance: 186.11 mi (299.52 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
Quanah

#2 Quanah

City in Hardeman County, Texas, United States

Population2,533
Coordinates34.2978500, -99.7403700
Altitude479
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Quanah (-99.74037, 34.29785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.29 gal
27.59 L · about $27.55
Round trip
$55.10
14.58 gal · 55.18 L
Estimated CO2
64.8 kg one way
Round trip: 129.6 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Quanah. The current time is 01:41:17.

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.