Flight Time from Arlington to Houston
The flight from Arlington to Houston covers about 230 mi and takes roughly 55 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Arlington and Houston are about 230 mi (370 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 280 mi (451 km), a drive of about 5 hr 1 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 55 min.
| Straight-line distance | 230 mi / 370 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 280 mi / 451 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 1 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 55 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $35 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 31.252, -96.222 |
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 Houston is about 230 mi (370 km) in a straight line, and roughly 280 mi (451 km) by road.