How far is Victoria, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Victoria, TX to Arlington, TX is about 303.1 miles (487.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 271.7 miles (437.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Milam County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Victoria and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Victoria and Arlington.
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Start on North Main Street
114 m · 12 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West North Street
101 m · 11 sec · West North Street
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Turn right onto North Bridge Street
88 m · 16 sec · North Bridge Street
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Turn right onto West Rio Grande Street
1686 ft · 38 sec · West Rio Grande Street
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Turn left onto North Navarro Street
44 mi · 53 min · North Navarro Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairwinds Street
2010 ft · 26 sec · Fairwinds Street
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Continue on West 4th Street
1366 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Texana Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street
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Continue on United States Highway 77
1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77
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Continue on US 77
6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77
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Continue on United States Highway 77
24.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 77
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street
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Continue on North US Highway 77
17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 77
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Continue on South Main Street
48 mi · 57 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto North Travis Avenue
48.6 mi · 56 min · North Travis Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle
65 m · 11 sec · Circle Road
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Exit the rotary onto Circle Road
1974 ft · 54 sec · Circle Road
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Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
2739 ft · 59 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North
135 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 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 Victoria and Arlington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Travis Avenue
Turn right onto North Travis Avenue
48.6 mi · 00h 56m
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 Cloudy leaving Victoria and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Victoria to Arlington?
The road trip is about 303.1 miles (487.8 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?
Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.3 miles from Victoria and 153.9 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 271.7 miles (437.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.32 one way or $76.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Victoria and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Cameron
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 Cameron.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Victoria and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 271.64 mi (437.16 km).
#1 Victoria
Victoria is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.8052700, -97.0036000 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 488 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $3.58 | $38.32 | $76.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $43.81 | $87.61 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $47.85 | $95.70 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $60.80 | $121.59 |
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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