How far is Addison, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Addison, TX to Arlington, TX is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.19 mi
00h 35m
Flight
22.5 mi
36.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.5 mi
Kilometers
36.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.19 mi
Kilometers
48.59 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM CDT
Return by in Addison
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Addison
2026-04-22T21:51
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Addison
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Irving
TX

The third most populous city in Texas.

From Addison
14.4 mi
00h 17m
To Arlington
15.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Addison and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    20 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Addison Circle

    61 m · 11 sec · Addison Circle

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Addison Road

    2673 ft · 1 min · Addison Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Belt Line Road

    2199 ft · 54 sec · Belt Line Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    86 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    50 m · 3 sec · Dallas Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward DNT South

    1044 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dallas North Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 West

    1630 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 TEXpress West

    2217 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 635 TEXpress

    3.5 mi · 3 min · I 635 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike, Las Colinas Boulevard

    2244 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    12 mi · 13 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Fort Worth

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way

    2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Addison and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
President George Bush Turnpike
12 mi · 40%
I 635 TEXpress
3.48 mi · 12%
Tom Landry Freeway
3.28 mi · 11%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
2.53 mi · 8%
North Center Street
1.81 mi · 6%
Dallas North Tollway
1.53 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

President George Bush Turnpike

Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

12 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
22.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irving
00h 17m from Addison
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Addison and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Addison to Arlington?

The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Irving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Addison and 15.8 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Addison and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Irving

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Irving and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 12.7 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.3 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
City of Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

City of Irving, City Hall

Irving , TX
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Rating 4.0/5 56 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irving.

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

14 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

31 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

36 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Addison and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 22.5 mi (36.21 km).

Addison

#1 Addison

City in Dallas County, Texas, USA

Population16,218
Coordinates32.9617900, -96.8291700
Altitude194
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: (-96.829085, 32.961791)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.03 L · about $4.01
Round trip
$8.01
2.12 gal · 8.06 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.01 $8.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.51 $9.01
Premium $4.59 $4.87 $9.73
Diesel $3.99 $4.23 $8.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Addison and Arlington. The current time is 21:51:26.

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.