How far is Ames, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Ames, TX to Arlington, TX is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Navarro County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ames and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ames and Arlington.
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Start on 36th Division Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · 36th Division Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 182
9.5 mi · 12 min · Farm-to-Market Road 182
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Turn right
10.4 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto North Avenue G
11.1 mi · 13 min · North Avenue G
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Turn right onto State Highway 22
3182 ft · 54 sec · State Highway 22
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Continue on Morgan Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Morgan Street
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Turn left onto 7th Street
27 mi · 35 min · 7th Street
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Continue on South State Highway 174
6.1 mi · 9 min · South State Highway 174
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Continue on TX 174
1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 174
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Caddo Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Caddo Street
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Turn right onto East Chambers Street
547 ft · 11 sec · East Chambers Street
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Continue on East Chambers Street
631 ft · 11 sec · East Chambers Street
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Turn straight onto East Henderson Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · East Henderson Street
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Continue on East US Highway 67
3268 ft · 54 sec · East US Highway 67
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Turn left onto FM 2280
2736 ft · 46 sec · FM 2280
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Continue on South Old Betsy Road
2 mi · 4 min · South Old Betsy Road
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Continue on FM 2280
3.3 mi · 4 min · FM 2280
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Continue on Conveyor Drive
2.2 mi · 3 min · Conveyor Drive
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Continue on East FM 917
802 ft · 20 sec · East FM 917
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Turn left onto South Burleson Boulevard
1209 ft · 33 sec · South Burleson Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W North
766 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 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 Ames and Arlington.
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.
7th Street
Turn left onto 7th Street
27 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ames 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 Ames to Arlington?
The road trip is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km) and usually takes 02h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Retreat is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Ames and 69 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ames and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Retreat
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 Retreat.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ames and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 92.67 mi (149.13 km).
#1 Ames
City in Liberty County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,275 |
| Coordinates | 31.5209900, -97.7794700 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| 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: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $3.78 | $17.27 | $34.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.43 | $38.86 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $20.98 | $41.96 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $18.25 | $36.50 |
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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