How far is Rosenberg, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Rosenberg, TX to Arlington, TX is about 281.9 miles (453.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m 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 04h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Robertson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rosenberg and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosenberg and Arlington.
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Start on Avenue I
81 m · 10 sec · Avenue I
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
114 m · 24 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Avenue H
100 m · 9 sec · Avenue H
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Turn right onto 1st Street
122 m · 7 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Houston Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · Houston Street
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1275 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto FM 1093
2032 ft · 41 sec · FM 1093
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Take the ramp slight left toward WPT Toll East
893 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway
1.6 km · 1 min · Westpark Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South
19.9 mi · 23 min · West Grand Parkway South
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West, US 290 East: Austin, Houston
1449 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West: Austin
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
19.4 mi · 22 min · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward College Station, Bryan
1484 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
700 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right
993 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn straight
57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6
5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Memorial Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right
1392 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Loop 340
4.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340
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Take the exit slight right
108 m · 11 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North
1513 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
45.1 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas
1752 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas
2391 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
1054 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on West Interstate 20
1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn left onto South Cooper Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street
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Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway
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Turn left onto South Center Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street
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Continue on South Mesquite Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street
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Turn left onto East Abram Street
708 ft · 26 sec · East 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 Rosenberg and Arlington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
57.7 mi · 01h 02m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rosenberg and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rosenberg to Arlington?
The road trip is about 281.9 miles (453.6 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?
Bremond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.2 miles from Rosenberg and 142.7 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 8:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.60 one way or $75.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rosenberg and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Bremond
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bremond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rosenberg and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 232.66 mi (374.43 km).
#1 Rosenberg
City in Texas
| Population | 39,350 |
| Coordinates | 29.5571800, -95.8085600 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 454 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $37.60 | $75.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.31 | $84.61 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $45.68 | $91.36 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.73 | $79.46 |
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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