How far is Live Oak, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Live Oak, TX to Arlington, TX is about 230.7 miles (371.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.8 miles (320 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Live Oak and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Live Oak and Arlington.
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Start on County Road 2335
5.4 mi · 13 min · County Road 2335
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
20.4 mi · 21 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Roberts Avenue
16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue
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Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Hutchings Avenue
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Turn straight onto US 83 North
49.2 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 Business North, Loop 322 East: Treadaway Boulevard, Abilene Airport
1149 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Loop 322 East: Abilene Airport
3216 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jake Roberts Freeway
5 mi · 5 min · Jake Roberts Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business
1095 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto East Highway 80
2.7 mi · 4 min · East Highway 80
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Fort Worth
111 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
128.2 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
1505 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto North Cooper Street
1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road
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Turn right onto North Center Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street
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Turn right onto West Abram Street
90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Live Oak and Arlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
128 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Live Oak and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Live Oak to Arlington?
The road trip is about 230.7 miles (371.3 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Putnam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.1 miles from Live Oak and 98.6 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.8 miles (320 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 9:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.76 one way or $61.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Live Oak and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Live Oak and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 198.83 mi (319.98 km).
#1 Live Oak
City in Texas
| Population | 16,661 |
| Coordinates | 31.1390600, -99.9295200 |
| Altitude | 654 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 371 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $30.76 | $61.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.61 | $69.22 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $37.37 | $74.74 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $32.50 | $65.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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