How far is Arlington, TX from Southside Place, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Southside Place, TX is about 262.3 miles (422.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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 04h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Southside Place.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Southside Place.
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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
1 km · 1 min · West Abram Street
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Turn right
47 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Collins Street
4.1 mi · 8 min · South Collins Street
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
1358 ft · 29 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East
1207 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.9 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.4 mi · 17 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South: Houston
1607 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
227.2 mi · 3 hr 58 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Express Lane
1526 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Pierce Elevated
662 ft · 16 sec · Pierce Elevated
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Turn straight onto Dallas Street
152 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Heiner Street
1850 ft · 39 sec · Heiner Street
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Continue on Bagby Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bagby Street
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward University of Saint Thomas
1062 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
708 ft · 21 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Greenbriar Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · Greenbriar Drive
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Turn right onto West Holcombe Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Holcombe Boulevard
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Continue on Bellaire Boulevard
1015 ft · 25 sec · Bellaire Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bellaire Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Southside Place.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
227 mi · 03h 58m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Arlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southside Place.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Southside Place?
The road trip is about 262.3 miles (422.2 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.4 miles from Arlington and 131 miles from Southside Place.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 7:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.99 one way or $69.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Arlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southside Place.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Southside Place. Straight-line distance: 231.44 mi (372.46 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 Southside Place
City in Harris County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,885 |
| Coordinates | 29.7060600, -95.4368800 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southside Place (-95.43688, 29.70606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 422 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $34.99 | $69.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.37 | $78.75 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $42.51 | $85.03 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $36.98 | $73.95 |
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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