How far is Evadale, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Evadale, TX to Arlington, TX is about 297.5 miles (478.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.9 miles (390.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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
297.5 mi
04h 53m
Flight
242.88 mi
390.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.88 mi
Kilometers
390.88 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.5 mi
Kilometers
478.78 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM CDT
Return by in Evadale
Thu, Apr 23, 7:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evadale
2026-04-22T21:48
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evadale
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
Rusk
TX

City in Cherokee County, Texas

From Evadale
143.2 mi
02h 26m
To Arlington
154.3 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Evadale and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 858

    33 m · 7 sec · County Road 858

  2. 2

    Turn right

    828 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highway 96 Frontage Road

    1459 ft · 40 sec · Highway 96 Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    684 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 327: Silsbee

    150 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 96 Frontage Road

    870 ft · 18 sec · Highway 96 Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Avenue N

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Avenue N

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 327

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 327

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    83.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Chestnut Street

    2929 ft · 1 min · South Chestnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    93 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Timberland Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Timberland Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kurth Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road

    3051 ft · 60 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    780 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    53.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard

    937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto East Pine Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 175

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175

  24. 24

    Continue on East Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 175 West

  26. 26

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    21.1 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  28. 28

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    744 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Collins Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Abram Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evadale 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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 327
88.3 mi · 30%
US Highway 175 West
68.5 mi · 23%
Loop 287 Frontage Road
54.3 mi · 18%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.1 mi · 7%
US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 7%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 327

Merge slight left

83.5 mi · 01h 35m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.6 mi
242.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rusk
02h 26m from Evadale
Leave By
7:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 297.5 miles (478.8 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?

Rusk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.2 miles from Evadale and 154.3 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 242.9 miles (390.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.68 one way or $79.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rusk

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rusk, 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 Rusk.

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

52 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
BUS

Tyler, TX

64 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Longview

88 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Mineola

101 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evadale and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 242.88 mi (390.88 km).

Evadale

#1 Evadale

Census designated place

Population1,483
Coordinates30.3549300, -94.0726800
Altitude14
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: County Road 858 (-94.072681, 30.354928)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 479 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.5 gal
39.74 L · about $39.68
Round trip
$79.36
21 gal · 79.48 L
Estimated CO2
93.3 kg one way
Round trip: 186.6 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.68 $79.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.65 $89.29
Premium $4.59 $48.21 $96.41
Diesel $3.99 $41.93 $83.85

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 Evadale and Arlington. The current time is 21:48:28.

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.