How far is Texas, AL from Arab, AL?
The driving distance from Texas, AL to Arab, AL is about 92 miles (148 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Texas and Arab.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texas and Arab.
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Start on Bankhead Highway
920 ft · 20 sec · Bankhead Highway
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Continue on Bankhead Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Bankhead Highway
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp right
2146 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 118:east: Jasper
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
28 mi · 39 min
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Take the ramp left
1044 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway
7.6 mi · 8 min · Heroes Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 278: Cullman, Double Springs
1201 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn left
3264 ft · 51 sec
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Continue straight
19.9 mi · 28 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
141 m · 13 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Texas and Arab.
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 left
28 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Texas and Sunny near Arab.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Texas to Arab?
The road trip is about 92 miles (148 km) and usually takes 02h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Colony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Texas and 46 miles from Arab.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.81 one way or $25.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Texas and Sunny near Arab.
Stop Ideas Near Colony
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 Colony.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Texas and Arab. Straight-line distance: 72.78 mi (117.13 km).
#1 Texas
Texas is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9298300, -87.6786300 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arab
City in Marshall County, Alabama, US
| Population | 8,406 |
| Coordinates | 34.3181500, -86.4958200 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arab (-86.49582, 34.31815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $3.95 | $12.81 | $25.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $15.67 | $31.33 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $19.23 | $38.45 |
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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