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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
293.89 mi
05h 06m
Flight
276.12 mi
444.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.12 mi
Kilometers
444.37 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.89 mi
Kilometers
472.97 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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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 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stanton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 11:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-23T01:11
Arrive Stanton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 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
6:46 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
Clyde
TX

City in Callahan County, Texas, United States

From Arlington
146.7 mi
02h 33m
To Stanton
147.1 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SW

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.

  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

    261.6 mi · 4 hr 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business West: Stanton

    136 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on North I-20 Service Road

    707 ft · 12 sec · North I-20 Service Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Business I-20

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Business I-20

  11. 11

    Continue on East Front Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Front Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Saint Mary Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Saint Mary Street

  13. 13

    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.

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
277 mi · 94%
Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 4%
South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 1%
East Business I-20
1.31 mi
East Front Street
0.66 mi
West Abram Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
276.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde
02h 33m from Arlington
Leave By
6:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

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
Stanton

#2 Stanton

City in Texas

Population3,056
Coordinates32.1292900, -101.7884600
Altitude812
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Stanton (-101.78846, 32.12929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 473 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.37 gal
39.26 L · about $39.19
Round trip
$78.38
20.74 gal · 78.52 L
Estimated CO2
92.2 kg one way
Round trip: 184.3 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Stanton. The current time is 01:11:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.