How far is Arlington, TX from Stanton, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Stanton, TX is about 293.9 miles (473 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 276.1 miles (444.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.
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 Callahan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Stanton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Stanton.
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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
261.6 mi · 4 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business West: Stanton
136 m · 11 sec
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Continue on North I-20 Service Road
707 ft · 12 sec · North I-20 Service Road
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Continue on East Business I-20
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Business I-20
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Continue on East Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Front Street
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Turn left onto South Saint Mary Street
26 m · 4 sec · South Saint Mary Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Saint Mary Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Stanton.
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
262 mi · 04h 24m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Sunny near Stanton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Stanton?
The road trip is about 293.9 miles (473 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?
Clyde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.7 miles from Arlington and 147.1 miles from Stanton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 276.1 miles (444.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 6:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.19 one way or $78.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Sunny near Stanton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Stanton. Straight-line distance: 276.12 mi (444.37 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 Stanton
City in Texas
| Population | 3,056 |
| Coordinates | 32.1292900, -101.7884600 |
| Altitude | 812 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stanton (-101.78846, 32.12929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 473 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $39.19 | $78.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.09 | $88.19 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $47.61 | $95.22 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.41 | $82.81 |
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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