How far is Columbus, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Columbus, TX to Arlington, TX is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Falls County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Arlington.
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Start on Walnut Street
2294 ft · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Fannin Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Fannin Street
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Take the ramp right
965 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 71
22.4 mi · 23 min · State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77: Giddings, Schulenburg
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto East State Highway 71 Bypass
2057 ft · 50 sec · East State Highway 71 Bypass
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
1.1 km · 48 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on North US Highway 77
17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 77
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Continue on South Main Street
48 mi · 57 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto North Travis Avenue
48.6 mi · 56 min · North Travis Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle
65 m · 11 sec · Circle Road
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Exit the rotary onto Circle Road
1974 ft · 54 sec · Circle Road
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Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
2739 ft · 59 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North
135 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
45.1 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas
1752 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas
2391 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
1054 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on West Interstate 20
1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn left onto South Cooper Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street
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Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway
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Turn left onto South Center Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street
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Continue on South Mesquite Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street
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Turn left onto East Abram Street
708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Arlington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Travis Avenue
Turn right onto North Travis Avenue
48.6 mi · 00h 56m
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 Columbus and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Arlington?
The road trip is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?
Lott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.5 miles from Columbus and 123.3 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 8:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.80 one way or $65.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Lott
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 Lott.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 211.96 mi (341.12 km).
#1 Columbus
City in Colorado County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,699 |
| Coordinates | 29.7066200, -96.5396900 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $32.80 | $65.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.91 | $73.81 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $39.85 | $79.70 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.66 | $69.32 |
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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