How far is Fairchilds, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Fairchilds, TX to Arlington, TX is about 285.1 miles (458.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairchilds and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairchilds and Arlington.
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Start on Needville Fairchilds Road
5 m · 6 sec · Needville Fairchilds Road
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Turn left onto Fairchilds-Long Point Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Fairchilds-Long Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Pleak Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Pleak Road
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Turn right onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North
930 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
14.7 mi · 16 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sam Houston Tollway
1215 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Parkway South
1 km · 43 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway South
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Continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
12.2 mi · 14 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Take the exit slight right toward West Sam Houston Tollway North
2106 ft · 27 sec · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North
9.8 mi · 11 min · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Keep slight right to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
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Continue on North Sam Houston Parkway West
1.2 km · 53 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North, I 45 South: Dallas, Downtown
952 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
213.7 mi · 3 hr 41 min · North Freeway
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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 Fairchilds 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.
North Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
214 mi · 03h 41m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairchilds and Partly Sunny near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairchilds to Arlington?
The road trip is about 285.1 miles (458.8 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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 147.5 miles from Fairchilds and 137.6 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 7:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.02 one way or $76.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairchilds and Partly Sunny near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
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 Leona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairchilds and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 241.44 mi (388.56 km).
#1 Fairchilds
Human settlement in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 1,359 |
| Coordinates | 29.4313500, -95.7802300 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 459 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $3.78 | $38.02 | $76.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.78 | $85.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.19 | $92.37 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.17 | $80.34 |
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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