How far is Granger, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Granger, TX to Arlington, TX is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.17 mi
02h 41m
Flight
140.81 mi
226.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.81 mi
Kilometers
226.61 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.17 mi
Kilometers
259.38 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM CDT
Return by in Granger
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granger
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granger
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
West
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas

From Granger
80.2 mi
01h 20m
To Arlington
80.9 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Granger and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Davilla Street

    24 m · 6 sec · East Davilla Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Commerce Street

    3055 ft · 58 sec · North Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Continue on TX 95

    5.5 mi · 8 min · TX 95

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 95

    4.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 95

  5. 5

    Continue on South Franklin Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Franklin Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 95

    12.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 95

  7. 7

    Continue on Southeast H K Dodgen Loop

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Southeast H K Dodgen Loop

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North General Bruce Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · North General Bruce Drive

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North

    1630 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    26.1 mi · 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    45.1 mi · 47 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Granger 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
59.2 mi · 37%
I 35W
45.1 mi · 28%
State Highway 95
16.9 mi · 11%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 6%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 4%
Southeast H K Dodgen Loop
6.48 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 35W

Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

45.1 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
140.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West
01h 20m from Granger
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Granger 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 Granger to Arlington?

The road trip is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Granger and 80.9 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.50 one way or $43.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

City Of Bellmead / Water Dept.

Waco , TX
3015 Bellmead Dr, Waco, TX 76705
Rating 2.7/5 7 reviews Water utility company,City government office
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Town Hall Estates Hillsboro

Hillsboro , TX
300 Happy Ln, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews Non-profit organization,Nursing home,Occupational therapist,Physical therapy clinic

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Waco, TX

28 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

50 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Cleburne

67 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Temple

82 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granger and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 140.81 mi (226.61 km).

Granger

#1 Granger

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

Population1,514
Coordinates30.7176900, -97.4427800
Altitude176
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: Davilla (-97.44278, 30.717687)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.69 gal
21.53 L · about $21.50
Round trip
$43.01
11.38 gal · 43.06 L
Estimated CO2
50.6 kg one way
Round trip: 101.1 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.50 $43.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.19 $48.39
Premium $4.59 $26.12 $52.25
Diesel $3.99 $22.72 $45.44

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 Granger and Arlington. The current time is 22:32:27.

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.