How far is Daisetta, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Daisetta, TX to Arlington, TX is about 292.4 miles (470.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.3 miles (373.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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
292.38 mi
04h 50m
Flight
232.26 mi
373.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.26 mi
Kilometers
373.79 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.38 mi
Kilometers
470.54 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM CDT
Return by in Daisetta
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Daisetta
2026-04-22T18:24
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Daisetta
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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Daisetta
144.3 mi
02h 25m
To Arlington
148 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
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 Daisetta and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Texas

    30 m · 7 sec · Texas

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Pine

    535 ft · 29 sec · East Pine

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1369 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 770

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Farm-to-Market Road 770

  5. 5

    Turn right onto US Highway 90

    3.5 mi · 4 min · US Highway 90

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    10 mi · 12 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Cleveland Street

    1028 ft · 24 sec · North Cleveland Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Clayton Street

    5.1 mi · 7 min · West Clayton Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Grand Parkway North

    534 ft · 15 sec · East Grand Parkway North

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    1295 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway North

    32.4 mi · 35 min · East Grand Parkway North

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Houston, Dallas

    1706 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    624 ft · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    202.1 mi · 3 hr 27 min

  16. 16

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    15.1 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    744 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Collins Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Abram Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
202 mi · 69%
East Grand Parkway North
32.8 mi · 11%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.1 mi · 5%
East Main Street
10 mi · 3%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.07 mi · 2%
West Clayton Street
5.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

Merge slight left

202 mi · 03h 27m

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
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.1 mi
232.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 25m from Daisetta
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Daisetta 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 Daisetta to Arlington?

The road trip is about 292.4 miles (470.5 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.3 miles from Daisetta and 148 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 232.3 miles (373.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.1 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 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.00 one way or $78.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Leona

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leona, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Daisetta and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 232.26 mi (373.79 km).

Daisetta

#1 Daisetta

City in Liberty County, Texas, United States

Population1,175
Coordinates30.1132700, -94.6429800
Altitude25
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: Texas (-94.643019, 30.113263)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.32 gal
39.05 L · about $39.00
Round trip
$78.00
20.64 gal · 78.1 L
Estimated CO2
91.7 kg one way
Round trip: 183.4 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.00 $78.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.88 $87.76
Premium $4.59 $47.38 $94.76
Diesel $3.99 $41.21 $82.42

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Daisetta and Arlington. The current time is 18:24:10.

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.