How far is Quanah, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Quanah, TX to Arlington, TX is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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
206.75 mi
03h 16m
Flight
186.11 mi
299.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.11 mi
Kilometers
299.52 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.75 mi
Kilometers
332.74 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM CDT
Return by in Quanah
Thu, Apr 23, 5:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quanah
2026-04-22T22:50
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quanah
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
Henrietta
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Quanah
103.3 mi
01h 38m
To Arlington
103.5 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph S
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 Quanah and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 3rd Street

    71 m · 9 sec · West 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2992 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 11th Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East 11th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 East

  5. 5

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 287 East

  7. 7

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway

    2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Central Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  11. 11

    Continue on Central East Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

    675 ft · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    3.3 mi · 3 min · I 820 TEXpress

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    749 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northeast Loop

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Airport Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 South

    3 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Dallas

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Quanah 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
32 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
7 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
104 mi · 50%
US Highway 287 East
66.2 mi · 32%
Northwest Freeway
5.18 mi · 3%
Tom Landry Freeway
4.82 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.09 mi · 2%
I 820 TEXpress
3.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central East Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

96.6 mi · 01h 44m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
186.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henrietta
01h 38m from Quanah
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Quanah 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 Quanah to Arlington?

The road trip is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from Quanah and 103.5 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.59 one way or $55.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Henrietta

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

100 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Ardmore station

106 mi away
251 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quanah and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 186.11 mi (299.52 km).

Quanah

#1 Quanah

City in Hardeman County, Texas, United States

Population2,533
Coordinates34.2978500, -99.7403700
Altitude479
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: West 3rd Street (-99.740364, 34.297872)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.3 gal
27.62 L · about $27.59
Round trip
$55.17
14.6 gal · 55.24 L
Estimated CO2
64.9 kg one way
Round trip: 129.8 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.59 $55.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.04 $62.08
Premium $4.59 $33.51 $67.03
Diesel $3.99 $29.15 $58.30

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 Quanah and Arlington. The current time is 22:50:48.

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.