How far is La Grange, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from La Grange, TX to Arlington, TX is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196 miles (315.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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
220.4 mi
03h 47m
Flight
196.02 mi
315.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.02 mi
Kilometers
315.47 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.4 mi
Kilometers
354.7 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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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 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 16, 12:29 AM CDT
Return by in La Grange
Thu, Apr 16, 4:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Grange
2026-04-15T20:42
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 16, 12:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Grange
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
Golinda
TX

City in Falls County, Texas, United States

From La Grange
109.8 mi
01h 53m
To Arlington
110.6 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Grange and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on South Jefferson Street

    2 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North US Highway 77

    17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 77

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    48 mi · 57 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Travis Avenue

    48.6 mi · 56 min · North Travis Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle

    65 m · 11 sec · Circle Road

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Circle Road

    1974 ft · 54 sec · Circle Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    2739 ft · 59 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North

    135 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 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 La Grange 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Travis Avenue
48.6 mi · 22%
South Main Street
48 mi · 22%
I 35W
45.1 mi · 20%
Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 15%
North US Highway 77
17.3 mi · 8%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Travis Avenue

Turn right onto North Travis Avenue

48.6 mi · 00h 56m

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
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
196 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Golinda
01h 53m from La Grange
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving La Grange and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Grange to Arlington?

The road trip is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Golinda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.8 miles from La Grange and 110.6 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 196 miles (315.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.40 one way or $58.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around La Grange and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Golinda

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 Golinda and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 11.4 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Waco City Hall
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Waco City Hall

Waco , TX
300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702
Rating 3.6/5 15 reviews City government office,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Lott City Police Department

Lott , TX
117 E Gassaway Ave St, Lott, TX 76656
Rating 1.7/5 20 reviews State police,Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Waco, TX

20 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

31 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

40 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

68 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Grange and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 196.02 mi (315.47 km).

La Grange

#1 La Grange

Town in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,681
Coordinates29.9055000, -96.8766500
Altitude81
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: South Jefferson Street (-96.876615, 29.905517)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.78 gal
29.44 L · about $29.40
Round trip
$58.80
15.56 gal · 58.88 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.3 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.40 $58.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.08 $66.16
Premium $4.59 $35.72 $71.44
Diesel $3.99 $31.07 $62.13

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between La Grange and Arlington. The current time is 20:42:05.

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.