How far is Liberty, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Liberty, TX to Arlington, TX is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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
181.28 mi
03h 11m
Flight
154.8 mi
249.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.8 mi
Kilometers
249.12 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.28 mi
Kilometers
291.75 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sat, Apr 18, 11:48 PM CDT
Return by in Liberty
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Liberty
2026-04-18T20:36
Arrive Arlington
Sat, Apr 18, 11:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 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
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Liberty
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
Van
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Liberty
89.5 mi
01h 36m
To Arlington
91.8 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    77 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 1617

    1.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 1617

  3. 3

    Continue on West Liberty Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · West Liberty Road

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 1617

    2.9 mi · 11 min · County Road 1617

  5. 5

    Continue on Liberty Road

    1710 ft · 1 min · Liberty Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    26.8 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Wood Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Wood Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward West I 20

    2000 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Dallas

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    16.9 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way

    2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Liberty and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West I 20
68.7 mi · 38%
Dallas
23.3 mi · 13%
Tom Landry Freeway
16.9 mi · 9%
East R L Thornton Freeway
7.64 mi · 4%
County Road 1617
4.53 mi · 2%
North Center Street
1.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West I 20

Merge slight left

68.3 mi · 01h 08m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
154.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van
01h 36m from Liberty
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Liberty and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Liberty to Arlington?

The road trip is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Van is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Liberty and 91.8 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.19 one way or $48.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Van

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

21 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

37 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Longview

86 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

97 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 154.8 mi (249.12 km).

Liberty

#1 Liberty

City in Texas, United States, part of the Houston metro area

Population9,506
Coordinates32.8845800, -94.4482500
Altitude101
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: (-94.44824, 32.884476)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.4 gal
24.22 L · about $24.19
Round trip
$48.37
12.8 gal · 48.44 L
Estimated CO2
56.9 kg one way
Round trip: 113.8 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.19 $48.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.21 $54.43
Premium $4.59 $29.38 $58.76
Diesel $3.99 $25.56 $51.11

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Liberty and Arlington. The current time is 20:36:09.

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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.