How far is Crane, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Crane, TX to Arlington, TX is about 364.6 miles (586.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 320.5 miles (515.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 14m 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
364.64 mi
05h 37m
Flight
320.52 mi
515.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
320.52 mi
Kilometers
515.82 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
364.64 mi
Kilometers
586.83 km
Drive Time
05h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM CDT
Return by in Crane
Thu, Apr 23, 10:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crane
2026-04-22T23:39
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 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
5:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crane
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
Merkel
TX

City in Texas

From Crane
182.1 mi
02h 48m
To Arlington
182.5 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crane and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crane and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on South Gaston Street

    28.9 mi · 34 min · South Gaston Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Grant Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Grant Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Interstate 20

    110 m · 10 sec · East Interstate 20

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Midland

    720 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    304.1 mi · 5 hr 8 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crane and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
304 mi · 83%
South Gaston Street
28.9 mi · 8%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 4%
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 3%
South Grant Avenue
1.59 mi
North Center Street
1 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

304 mi · 05h 08m

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
320.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merkel
02h 48m from Crane
Leave By
5:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Crane and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crane to Arlington?

The road trip is about 364.6 miles (586.8 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?

Merkel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.1 miles from Crane and 182.5 miles from Arlington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 320.5 miles (515.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 5:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.64 one way or $97.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Crane and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crane and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 320.52 mi (515.82 km).

Crane

#1 Crane

City in Texas, United States

Population3,649
Coordinates31.3973600, -102.3501400
Altitude784
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 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
Start: US 385 (-102.350237, 31.397337)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 587 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.87 gal
48.71 L · about $48.64
Round trip
$97.27
25.74 gal · 97.42 L
Estimated CO2
114.4 kg one way
Round trip: 228.8 kg / 504 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.64 $97.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.72 $109.45
Premium $4.59 $59.09 $118.17
Diesel $3.99 $51.39 $102.78

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 Crane and Arlington. The current time is 23:39:37.

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.