How far is Cut and Shoot, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Cut and Shoot, TX to Arlington, TX is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cut and Shoot and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cut and Shoot and Arlington.
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Start on the route
134 m · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 105
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 105
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Turn straight
100 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Loop 336 East
2 mi · 3 min · North Loop 336 East
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Turn right onto Beach Airport Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Beach Airport Road
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 3083
1.5 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083
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Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
3203 ft · 1 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North
1451 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
185.1 mi · 3 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.1 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street
1197 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
744 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20
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Turn right onto South Collins Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street
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Turn left onto East Abram Street
1 km · 1 min · 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 Cut and Shoot and Arlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 45 North
Merge slight left
185 mi · 03h 08m
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 Cut and Shoot 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 Cut and Shoot to Arlington?
The road trip is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.9 miles from Cut and Shoot and 110.6 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.28 one way or $54.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cut and Shoot and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
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 Fairfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cut and Shoot and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 195.38 mi (314.43 km).
#1 Cut and Shoot
City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,490 |
| Coordinates | 30.3332700, -95.3579900 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| 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: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $3.49 | $27.28 | $54.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $31.26 | $62.51 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $34.21 | $68.43 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $43.82 | $87.65 |
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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