How far is Arlington, TX from Washington, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Washington, TX is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Washington.
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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
10.3 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South: Waco
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
78 mi · 1 hr 21 min · South Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
620 ft · 8 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 Business: Elm Avenue
2197 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
740 ft · 17 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn left onto North Loop Drive
1 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive
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Continue on Marlin Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Marlin Highway
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Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on North Memorial Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on North Market Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
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Continue on South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6
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Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 32 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway
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Turn straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto East Washington Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Washington Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 105
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 105
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Turn left onto FM 1155 East
1.4 mi · 3 min · FM 1155 East
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Turn left
75 m · 18 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 Washington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
78 mi · 01h 21m
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 Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Washington?
The road trip is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Hallsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.2 miles from Arlington and 105.9 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.30 one way or $56.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Hallsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riesel City Hall
Waco City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hallsburg.
Waco, TX
McGregor
Temple
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Washington. Straight-line distance: 175.72 mi (282.79 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 Washington
City in Washington County, Kansas
| Population | 1,131 |
| Coordinates | 30.3252100, -96.1566300 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-96.15663, 30.32521)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $28.30 | $56.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.85 | $63.69 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.39 | $68.77 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.91 | $59.82 |
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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