How far is Hudson, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Hudson, TX to Arlington, TX is about 253.6 miles (408.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.5 miles (350 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
253.66 mi
04h 00m
Flight
217.49 mi
350.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.49 mi
Kilometers
350.01 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.66 mi
Kilometers
408.22 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sun, Nov 8, 11:29 AM CST
Return by in Hudson
Sun, Nov 8, 3:30 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-11-08T07:28
Arrive Arlington
Sun, Nov 8, 11:29 AM CST
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:58 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Hudson
126.4 mi
02h 00m
To Arlington
127.3 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 4:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Blacksmith Court

    11 m · 4 sec · Blacksmith Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Blacksmith Drive

    1489 ft · 1 min · Blacksmith Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fairbanks North Houston Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Fairbanks North Houston Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Sam Houston Parkway West

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Parkway West

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward SHT Toll East

    1569 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Tollway West

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  9. 9

    Continue on North Sam Houston Parkway West

    1.2 km · 53 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North, I 45 South: Dallas, Downtown

    952 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    213.7 mi · 3 hr 41 min · North Freeway

  13. 13

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    15.1 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    744 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Collins Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Abram Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
214 mi · 84%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.1 mi · 6%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.07 mi · 2%
South Collins Street
3.91 mi · 2%
North Sam Houston Tollway West
3.79 mi · 1%
Fairbanks North Houston Road
2.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
217.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
02h 00m from Hudson
Leave By
8:58 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hudson 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 Hudson to Arlington?

The road trip is about 253.6 miles (408.2 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.4 miles from Hudson and 127.3 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 217.5 miles (350 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.75 one way or $63.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hudson and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 217.49 mi (350.01 km).

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#1 Hudson

Hudson is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.9024500, -95.5024400
Altitude33
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: Blacksmith Court (-95.50262, 29.902356)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 408 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.95 gal
33.88 L · about $31.75
Round trip
$63.49
17.9 gal · 67.76 L
Estimated CO2
79.5 kg one way
Round trip: 159.1 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.55 $31.75 $63.49
Mid-grade $4.06 $36.35 $72.69
Premium $4.44 $39.73 $79.46
Diesel $5.65 $50.58 $101.15

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and Arlington. The current time is 07:28:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.