How far is Arlington, TX from San Saba, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to San Saba, TX is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hamilton County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and San Saba.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and San Saba.
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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
127 m · 22 sec · West Abram Street
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Turn right onto South Center Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Center Street
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Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
2543 ft · 49 sec · West Pioneer Parkway
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Turn left onto South Cooper Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Cooper Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
2943 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
15.4 mi · 16 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTP Toll South: Chisholm Trail Parkway
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Chisholm Trail Parkway
21.3 mi · 23 min · Chisholm Trail Parkway
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Turn right onto West Katherine P Raines Drive
1005 ft · 20 sec · West Katherine P Raines Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 67 South
1343 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
36.2 mi · 41 min
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Turn slight left
13.6 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
663 ft · 9 sec · East 2nd Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1010 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn straight onto North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Rice Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Rice Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
14.7 mi · 20 min · South US Highway 281
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Goldthwatie, Gatesville
838 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 84 West: Goldthwatie
106 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto West US Highway 84
24.4 mi · 26 min · West US Highway 84
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Turn left
2758 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Fisher Street
1570 ft · 22 sec · Fisher Street
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Turn right
21.3 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto East Wallace Street
30 m · 1 sec · East Wallace Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Wallace Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and San Saba.
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 67 South
Merge slight left
36.2 mi · 00h 41m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Saba.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to San Saba?
The road trip is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Hico is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Arlington and 88.6 miles from San Saba.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 9:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.66 one way or $47.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Saba.
Stop Ideas Near Hico
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 Hico.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and San Saba. Straight-line distance: 142.22 mi (228.88 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 Saba
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 3,141 |
| Coordinates | 31.1957200, -98.7181000 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Saba (-98.7181, 31.19572)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.66 | $47.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.62 | $53.24 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.74 | $57.48 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.00 | $49.99 |
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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