How far is Arlington, TX from San Angelo, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to San Angelo, TX is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.8 miles (344 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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
256.05 mi
04h 37m
Flight
213.73 mi
343.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.73 mi
Kilometers
343.97 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.05 mi
Kilometers
412.08 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Angelo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-22T20:22
Arrive San Angelo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 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
Putnam
TX

Town in Texas, United States

From Arlington
127.9 mi
02h 18m
To San Angelo
128.1 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and San Angelo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and San Angelo.

  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

    12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    137.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward US 83 South, US 277 South: San Angelo, Ballinger, Anson

    2737 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: San Angelo

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto US Highway 277 South

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 24 min · US Highway 277 South

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 67 South, US 277 South: San Angelo

    2324 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 67 South, US 277 South: San Angelo

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 Business, Main Street

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East 7th Street

    854 ft · 22 sec · East 7th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Harris Avenue

    1676 ft · 48 sec · East Harris Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Harris Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and San Angelo.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
153 mi · 60%
US Highway 277 South
78.6 mi · 31%
Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 5%
US 67 South
4.55 mi · 2%
Winters Freeway
2.49 mi · 1%
South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
213.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Putnam
02h 18m from Arlington
Leave By
7:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near San Angelo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to San Angelo?

The road trip is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Putnam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.9 miles from Arlington and 128.1 miles from San Angelo.

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

The direct path is about 213.8 miles (344 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 7:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.12 one way or $68.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Partly Sunny near San Angelo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and San Angelo. Straight-line distance: 213.73 mi (343.97 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
San Angelo

#2 San Angelo

The most populous city in Tom Green County, Texas.

Population101,612
Coordinates31.4637700, -100.4370400
Altitude562
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: San Angelo (-100.43704, 31.46377)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.03 gal
34.2 L · about $34.12
Round trip
$68.25
18.06 gal · 68.4 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.5 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.12 $68.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.40 $76.79
Premium $4.59 $41.46 $82.91
Diesel $3.99 $36.06 $72.11

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 San Angelo. The current time is 20:22:26.

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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.