How far is Arlington, TX from Robert Lee, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Robert Lee, TX is about 234.9 miles (378.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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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City in Eastland County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Robert Lee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Robert Lee.
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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
12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on West Freeway
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
137.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 83 South, US 277 South: San Angelo, Ballinger, Anson
2737 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: San Angelo
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 277 South
51.4 mi · 56 min · US Highway 277 South
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Turn right onto West Main Street
11.8 mi · 13 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Commerce Street
1097 ft · 35 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
28 m · 2 sec · East 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Robert Lee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
137 mi · 02h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Arlington and Sunny near Robert Lee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Robert Lee?
The road trip is about 234.9 miles (378.1 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Cisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.4 miles from Arlington and 117.6 miles from Robert Lee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 8:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.33 one way or $62.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Sunny near Robert Lee.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Robert Lee. Straight-line distance: 205.59 mi (330.87 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 Robert Lee
American city in Coke County, Texas
| Population | 1,032 |
| Coordinates | 31.8923700, -100.4848200 |
| Altitude | 557 |
| Country | United States |
End: Robert Lee (-100.48482, 31.89237)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $31.33 | $62.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.25 | $70.50 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $38.06 | $76.12 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $33.10 | $66.20 |
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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