How far is Crockett, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Crockett, TX to Arlington, TX is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.21 mi
02h 40m
Flight
137.65 mi
221.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.65 mi
Kilometers
221.53 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.21 mi
Kilometers
278.76 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM CDT
Return by in Crockett
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crockett
2026-04-22T23:19
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crockett
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Richland
TX

Town in Navarro County, Texas

From Crockett
86.4 mi
01h 20m
To Arlington
86.9 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
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 Crockett and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Houston Avenue

    88 m · 5 sec · East Houston Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    88 m · 9 sec · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Goliad Avenue

    33.7 mi · 50 min · East Goliad Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    111.5 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    15.1 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    744 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Collins Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 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 Crockett and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Goliad Avenue
145 mi · 84%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.1 mi · 9%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.07 mi · 4%
South Collins Street
3.91 mi · 2%
I 20 West
0.96 mi · 1%
East Abram Street
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

East Goliad Avenue

Merge slight left

112 mi · 01h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
137.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richland
01h 20m from Crockett
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Crockett 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 Crockett to Arlington?

The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km) and usually takes 02h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Crockett and 86.9 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.09 one way or $46.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Richland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Richland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Jail
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Old City Jail

Corsicana , TX
207 W 5th Ave, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Corsicana Animal Shelter

Corsicana , TX
617 S 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.0/5 33 reviews City government office,Animal shelter
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

Wortham Water Department

Wortham , TX
108 W Main Ave, Wortham, TX 76693
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richland.

BUS

Waco, TX

78 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

98 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

101 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Cleburne

101 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crockett and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 137.65 mi (221.53 km).

Crockett

#1 Crockett

City in Houston County, Texas, United States

Population6,350
Coordinates31.3182400, -95.4566100
Altitude111
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: East Houston Avenue (-95.456611, 31.318402)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.14 L · about $23.09
Round trip
$46.18
12.22 gal · 46.28 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.09 $46.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.98 $51.96
Premium $4.59 $28.05 $56.10
Diesel $3.99 $24.40 $48.79

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 Crockett and Arlington. The current time is 23:19:15.

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.