How far is Splendora, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Splendora, TX to Arlington, TX is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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
237.15 mi
03h 48m
Flight
207.5 mi
333.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.5 mi
Kilometers
333.94 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.15 mi
Kilometers
381.65 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sat, May 2, 2:04 AM CDT
Return by in Splendora
Sat, May 2, 5:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Splendora
2026-05-01T22:15
Arrive Arlington
Sat, May 2, 2:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Splendora
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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Splendora
118.4 mi
01h 54m
To Arlington
118.8 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    150 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 59

    119 m · 8 sec · Old Highway 59

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 3083

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083

  6. 6

    Continue on FM 3083

    1.2 mi · 2 min · FM 3083

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Loop 336 East

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Loop 336 East

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Beach Airport Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Beach Airport Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 3083

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    3203 ft · 1 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    1451 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    185.1 mi · 3 hr 8 min

  13. 13

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    15.1 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    744 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Collins Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Abram Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Splendora 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
185 mi · 78%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.1 mi · 6%
Old Highway 59
10.8 mi · 5%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.07 mi · 3%
Farm-to-Market Road 3083
5.96 mi · 3%
South Collins Street
3.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

Merge slight left

185 mi · 03h 08m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
207.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
01h 54m from Splendora
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Splendora and 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 Splendora to Arlington?

The road trip is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.4 miles from Splendora and 118.8 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.63 one way or $63.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Splendora and Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Splendora and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 207.5 mi (333.94 km).

Splendora

#1 Splendora

City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States

Population2,292
Coordinates30.2329900, -95.1610400
Altitude38
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: (-95.1611, 30.233017)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.37 gal
31.68 L · about $31.63
Round trip
$63.26
16.74 gal · 63.36 L
Estimated CO2
74.4 kg one way
Round trip: 148.8 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.63 $63.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.59 $71.18
Premium $4.59 $38.43 $76.85
Diesel $3.99 $33.42 $66.84

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Splendora and Arlington. The current time is 22:15:32.

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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.