How far is Robert Lee, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Robert Lee, TX to Arlington, TX is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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
231.68 mi
03h 45m
Flight
205.59 mi
330.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.59 mi
Kilometers
330.87 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.68 mi
Kilometers
372.85 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sun, May 31, 4:44 AM CDT
Return by in Robert Lee
Sun, May 31, 8:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robert Lee
2026-05-31T00:59
Arrive Arlington
Sun, May 31, 4:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 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
9:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robert Lee
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
Cisco
TX

City in Eastland County, Texas, United States

From Robert Lee
117.3 mi
01h 52m
To Arlington
114.5 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
95°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Robert Lee and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on East 7th Street

    28 m · 4 sec · East 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Commerce Street

    1097 ft · 31 sec · Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highland Park Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Highland Park Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North State Street

    51.4 mi · 56 min · North State Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Danville Drive

    1 km · 1 min · South Danville Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    904 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    2937 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    137.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Robert Lee 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
138 mi · 59%
North State Street
51.4 mi · 22%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 7%
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 5%
Highland Park Road
11.8 mi · 5%
Winters Freeway
2.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

137 mi · 02h 19m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
205.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cisco
01h 52m from Robert Lee
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Robert Lee and Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Robert Lee to Arlington?

The road trip is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Cisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.3 miles from Robert Lee and 114.5 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.91 one way or $61.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Robert Lee and Sunny near Arlington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robert Lee and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 205.59 mi (330.87 km).

Robert Lee

#1 Robert Lee

American city in Coke County, Texas

Population1,032
Coordinates31.8923700, -100.4848200
Altitude557
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: 7th Street (-100.484765, 31.892451)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.18 gal
30.95 L · about $30.91
Round trip
$61.82
16.36 gal · 61.9 L
Estimated CO2
72.7 kg one way
Round trip: 145.4 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.91 $61.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.78 $69.56
Premium $4.59 $37.55 $75.11
Diesel $3.99 $32.66 $65.33

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Robert Lee and Arlington. The current time is 00:59:18.

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.