How far is Arlington, TX from San Augustine, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to San Augustine, TX is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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 04h 18m.
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.
The most populous city in Smith County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and San Augustine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and San Augustine.
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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
805 ft · 35 sec · West Abram Street
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Turn left onto South Mesquite Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Mesquite Street
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Turn straight onto North Center Street
2599 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Turn slight right
66 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
1278 ft · 46 sec · East Interstate 30
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Continue on East Copeland Road
2661 ft · 56 sec · East Copeland Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East
2321 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
16.5 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 80 East: Terrell
19.2 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
91.8 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2011, FM 2087
766 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto FM 349
4.8 mi · 6 min · FM 349
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Turn right
25.7 mi · 38 min
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Take the ramp right
1683 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Loop
4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Houston
1227 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
16.8 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
27.6 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto TX 21
159 m · 9 sec · TX 21
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Continue on West Columbia Street
1804 ft · 31 sec · West Columbia Street
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Liberty Street
114 m · 12 sec · South Liberty Street
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Turn right onto Columbia Street
88 m · 8 sec · Columbia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and San Augustine.
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 80 East
Merge slight left
91.8 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near San Augustine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to San Augustine?
The road trip is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Tyler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Arlington and 113.2 miles from San Augustine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 8:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.16 one way or $60.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near San Augustine.
Stop Ideas Near Tyler
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 Tyler.
Tyler, TX
Mineola
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and San Augustine. Straight-line distance: 194.39 mi (312.84 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 San Augustine
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,865 |
| Coordinates | 31.5299000, -94.1060300 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Augustine (-94.10603, 31.5299)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $30.16 | $60.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.93 | $67.86 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $36.64 | $73.27 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $31.86 | $63.73 |
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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