How far is Ingram, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Ingram, TX to Arlington, TX is about 284.8 miles (458.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.6 miles (358.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
284.86 mi
05h 05m
Flight
222.57 mi
358.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.57 mi
Kilometers
358.19 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.86 mi
Kilometers
458.44 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM CDT
Return by in Ingram
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ingram
2026-04-22T20:23
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
6:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ingram
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
Evant
TX

Town of the United States

From Ingram
140.3 mi
02h 32m
To Arlington
144.5 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Junction Highway

    1900 ft · 52 sec · Junction Highway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Junction Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Junction Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Goat Creek Road Cutoff

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Goat Creek Road Cutoff

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Goat Creek Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Goat Creek Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 10 East: San Antoino

    865 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 16

    1351 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Fredericksburg Road

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Fredericksburg Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South State Highway 16

    14.2 mi · 16 min · South State Highway 16

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Friendship Lane

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Friendship Lane

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1691 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    3054 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Nugent Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Nugent Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 281

    15.8 mi · 17 min · North US Highway 281

  16. 16

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    17.1 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281

  17. 17

    Continue on South Water Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · South Water Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    20 mi · 22 min · North US Highway 281

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Key Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Key Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281

    42.9 mi · 49 min · North US Highway 281

  22. 22

    Continue on South Rice Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Rice Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  24. 24

    Continue on South Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 44 sec · South Walnut Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 2nd Street

    973 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    701 ft · 15 sec · East 2nd Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Cedar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Cedar Street

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 220

    12.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 220

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 67

    12.1 mi · 14 min · US Highway 67

  30. 30

    Continue on Northeast Big Bend Trail

    24 mi · 27 min · Northeast Big Bend Trail

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 171, CTP: Nolan River Road, County Road 1216

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on West Katherine P Raines Drive

    860 ft · 24 sec · West Katherine P Raines Drive

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Chisholm Trail Parkway

    21.3 mi · 23 min · Chisholm Trail Parkway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  37. 37

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

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  38. 38

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  39. 39

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  42. 42

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  43. 43

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ingram 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
45 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 281
97.9 mi · 34%
East US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 10%
Northeast Big Bend Trail
24 mi · 8%
Chisholm Trail Parkway
21.3 mi · 7%
South US Highway 281
17.1 mi · 6%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
15.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North US Highway 281

Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281

42.9 mi · 00h 49m

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
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.2 mi
222.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Evant
02h 32m from Ingram
Leave By
6:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ingram 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 Ingram to Arlington?

The road trip is about 284.8 miles (458.4 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Evant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.3 miles from Ingram and 144.5 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 222.6 miles (358.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.2 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 6:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.98 one way or $75.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Evant

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

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

52 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

56 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

McGregor

71 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

88 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ingram and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 222.57 mi (358.19 km).

Ingram

#1 Ingram

City in Kerr County, Texas, USA

Population1,871
Coordinates30.0774300, -99.2403200
Altitude528
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: Junction Highway (-99.240369, 30.077402)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
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.

One-way fuel
10.05 gal
38.05 L · about $37.98
Round trip
$75.96
20.1 gal · 76.1 L
Estimated CO2
89.3 kg one way
Round trip: 178.6 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.98 $75.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.73 $85.47
Premium $4.59 $46.14 $92.28
Diesel $3.99 $40.13 $80.26

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 Ingram and Arlington. The current time is 20:23:37.

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.