How far is Silsbee, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Silsbee, TX to Arlington, TX is about 290.4 miles (467.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.7 miles (384.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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
290.44 mi
04h 36m
Flight
238.64 mi
384.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.64 mi
Kilometers
384.06 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.44 mi
Kilometers
467.42 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 29, 10:09 AM CDT
Return by in Silsbee
Wed, Apr 29, 2:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silsbee
2026-04-29T05:33
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 29, 10:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silsbee
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
Gallatin
TX

Human settlement in Cherokee County, Texas, United States of America

From Silsbee
139.7 mi
02h 18m
To Arlington
150.7 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 5th Street

    1900 ft · 42 sec · North 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Avenue N

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Avenue N

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 327

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 327

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    83.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Chestnut Street

    2929 ft · 1 min · South Chestnut Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    93 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto South Timberland Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Timberland Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Kurth Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road

    3051 ft · 60 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    780 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    53.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard

    937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto East Pine Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 175

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175

  18. 18

    Continue on East Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 175 West

  20. 20

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    21.1 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    744 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Collins Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Abram Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Silsbee 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 327
88.3 mi · 30%
US Highway 175 West
68.5 mi · 24%
Loop 287 Frontage Road
54.3 mi · 19%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.1 mi · 7%
US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 7%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 327

Merge slight left

83.5 mi · 01h 35m

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
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.7 mi
238.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gallatin
02h 18m from Silsbee
Leave By
7:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Silsbee and Slight 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 Silsbee to Arlington?

The road trip is about 290.4 miles (467.4 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Gallatin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.7 miles from Silsbee and 150.7 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 238.7 miles (384.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 7:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.73 one way or $77.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gallatin

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

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

BUS

Tyler, TX

53 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

57 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
RAIL

Longview

78 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Mineola

92 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silsbee and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 238.64 mi (384.06 km).

Silsbee

#1 Silsbee

City in Hardin County, Texas, United States

Population6,610
Coordinates30.3491000, -94.1779600
Altitude25
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: North 5th Street (-94.177905, 30.349082)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.25 gal
38.8 L · about $38.73
Round trip
$77.47
20.5 gal · 77.6 L
Estimated CO2
91.1 kg one way
Round trip: 182.2 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.73 $77.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.58 $87.17
Premium $4.59 $47.06 $94.12
Diesel $3.99 $40.93 $81.86

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Silsbee and Arlington. The current time is 05:33:21.

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.