How far is Deer Park, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Deer Park, TX to Arlington, TX is about 273.5 miles (440.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240 miles (386.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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
273.47 mi
04h 06m
Flight
239.96 mi
386.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.96 mi
Kilometers
386.18 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.47 mi
Kilometers
440.11 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM CDT
Return by in Deer Park
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Park
2026-04-23T01:24
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 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
8:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deer Park
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 Deer Park
136.5 mi
02h 03m
To Arlington
137 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Park and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    2359 ft · 56 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highway 225

    2548 ft · 53 sec · Highway 225

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 225 West

    1820 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto La Porte Freeway

    1695 ft · 22 sec · La Porte Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Pasadena Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Pasadena Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on La Porte Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · La Porte Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 610 North

    2735 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East Loop South

    10.7 mi · 13 min · East Loop South

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road North

    3219 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Hardy Toll Road

    21.8 mi · 25 min · Hardy Toll Road

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    203.1 mi · 3 hr 29 min

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    15.1 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    744 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Collins Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Abram Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Park 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hardy Toll Road
225 mi · 82%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.1 mi · 6%
East Loop South
10.7 mi · 4%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.07 mi · 2%
Pasadena Freeway
5.18 mi · 2%
South Collins Street
3.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hardy Toll Road

Merge slight left

203 mi · 03h 29m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
240 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 03m from Deer Park
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Deer Park 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 Deer Park to Arlington?

The road trip is about 273.5 miles (440.1 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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 136.5 miles from Deer Park and 137 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 240 miles (386.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.47 one way or $72.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Deer Park and 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 Deer Park and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 239.96 mi (386.18 km).

Deer Park

#1 Deer Park

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population32,913
Coordinates29.7052300, -95.1238200
Altitude9
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: Center Street (-95.123815, 29.70523)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 440 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.65 gal
36.53 L · about $36.47
Round trip
$72.93
19.3 gal · 73.06 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.5 kg / 378 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.47 $72.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.03 $82.06
Premium $4.59 $44.30 $88.61
Diesel $3.99 $38.53 $77.06

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 Deer Park and Arlington. The current time is 01:24:13.

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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.