Driving Time from Arlington to Baytown
Driving from Arlington to Baytown is about 296 mi and takes roughly 5 hr 17 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Arlington and Baytown are about 243 mi (390 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 296 mi (476 km), a drive of about 5 hr 17 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 57 min.
| Straight-line distance | 243 mi / 390 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 296 mi / 476 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 17 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 57 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $37 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 31.240, -96.026 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Arlington to Baytown is about 243 mi (390 km) in a straight line, and roughly 296 mi (476 km) by road.