How far is Arlington, TX from Vidor, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Vidor, TX is about 301 miles (484.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.1 miles (412.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Vidor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Vidor.
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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
21.4 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 175 East: Kaufman
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway
58.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · C F Hawn Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 175 West
46 m · 10 sec · US Highway 175 West
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Turn left onto West Corsicana Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Corsicana Street
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Continue on US Highway 175 East
20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175 East
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Continue on West Pine Street
2 mi · 3 min · West Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 175
13.3 mi · 15 min · US Highway 175
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Continue on Frankston Highway
3163 ft · 58 sec · Frankston Highway
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Continue on Alexander Boulevard
937 ft · 22 sec · Alexander Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jackson Street
3.3 mi · 4 min · North Jackson Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 North
9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 North
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Continue on North Dickinson Drive
3.4 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Drive
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
9.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on North Marcus Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Marcus Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
11.5 mi · 13 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on Rusk Street
15.1 mi · 19 min · Rusk Street
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Take the exit slight right
555 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
2497 ft · 49 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
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Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
750 ft · 18 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Kurth Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive
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Turn straight onto North Timberland Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Timberland Drive
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Turn left onto South Chestnut Street
3102 ft · 1 min · South Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto East Denman Avenue
38.5 mi · 44 min · East Denman Avenue
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Continue on North Wheeler Avenue
3 mi · 3 min · North Wheeler Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 69 North
6.7 mi · 8 min · US Highway 69 North
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Continue on North Magnolia Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · North Magnolia Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
42.5 mi · 48 min · US Highway 69 South
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East: Lake Charles
3013 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lake Charles
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 105: Vidor
798 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on West Freeway Boulevard South
2833 ft · 1 min · West Freeway Boulevard South
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Turn left onto North Main Street
655 ft · 16 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right
74 m · 21 sec
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Turn right
115 m · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Freeway Boulevard North
45 m · 3 sec · East Freeway Boulevard North
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Turn straight
60 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Vidor.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
C F Hawn Freeway
Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway
58.8 mi · 01h 04m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vidor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Vidor?
The road trip is about 301 miles (484.4 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?
Rusk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Arlington and 150.4 miles from Vidor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.1 miles (412.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 5:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.13 one way or $80.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vidor.
Stop Ideas Near Rusk
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 Rusk.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Vidor. Straight-line distance: 256.12 mi (412.19 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 |
End: Vidor (-94.01545, 30.1316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 484 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $40.13 | $80.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.16 | $90.31 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.76 | $97.51 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.41 | $84.81 |
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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