How far is West Livingston, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from West Livingston, TX to Arlington, TX is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.06 mi
03h 44m
Flight
187.45 mi
301.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.45 mi
Kilometers
301.67 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.06 mi
Kilometers
373.47 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 PM CDT
Return by in West Livingston
Sun, Apr 19, 12:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Livingston
2026-04-18T17:15
Arrive Arlington
Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 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
9:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Livingston
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 West Livingston
115.7 mi
01h 52m
To Arlington
116.4 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Livingston and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Mangum Road

    22 m · 5 sec · Mangum Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto FM 350 South

    3 mi · 7 min · FM 350 South

  3. 3

    Turn left

    40.4 mi · 46 min

  4. 4

    Continue on 11th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 11th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Interstate 45 North

    3074 ft · 1 min · Interstate 45 North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    68.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  8. 8

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    15.1 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    744 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Collins Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Abram Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Livingston 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate 45 North
159 mi · 69%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.1 mi · 7%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.07 mi · 3%
South Collins Street
3.91 mi · 2%
FM 350 South
2.99 mi · 1%
11th Street
1.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Interstate 45 North

Continue straight

89.8 mi · 01h 31m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
187.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
01h 52m from West Livingston
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Livingston and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 West Livingston to Arlington?

The road trip is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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 115.7 miles from West Livingston and 116.4 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.95 one way or $61.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Livingston and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance 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 West Livingston and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 187.45 mi (301.67 km).

West Livingston

#1 West Livingston

Census designated place

Population8,071
Coordinates30.6982500, -95.0018800
Altitude43
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: Mangum Road (-95.001897, 30.698207)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.19 gal
31 L · about $30.95
Round trip
$61.90
16.38 gal · 62 L
Estimated CO2
72.8 kg one way
Round trip: 145.6 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.95 $61.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.82 $69.65
Premium $4.59 $37.60 $75.20
Diesel $3.99 $32.70 $65.41

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between West Livingston and Arlington. The current time is 17:15:57.

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.