How far is Anna, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Anna, TX to Arlington, TX is about 63.4 miles (102 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.4 mi
01h 05m
Flight
53.34 mi
85.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.34 mi
Kilometers
85.85 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.4 mi
Kilometers
102.04 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:47 PM CDT
Return by in Anna
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anna
2026-04-22T21:42
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anna
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Richardson
TX

The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Anna
31.3 mi
00h 32m
To Arlington
32.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Anna and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Sherley Road

    11 m · 6 sec · South Sherley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    820 ft · 24 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Powell Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Powell Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on McKinney Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · McKinney Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Sam Rayburn Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Sam Rayburn Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    25.2 mi · 27 min · Central Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635

    1474 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 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 Anna 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Expressway
25.2 mi · 40%
President George Bush Turnpike
12 mi · 19%
I 635 TEXpress
3.48 mi · 5%
Tom Landry Freeway
3.28 mi · 5%
McKinney Street
3.26 mi · 5%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
3.03 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Central Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

25.2 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richardson
00h 32m from Anna
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Anna 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 Anna to Arlington?

The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Richardson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Anna and 32.1 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Richardson

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 Richardson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 10.8 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 9.5 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 12.2 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
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Dallas, TX

20 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

21 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

60 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anna and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 53.34 mi (85.85 km).

Anna

#1 Anna

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

Population16,945
Coordinates33.3490000, -96.5486000
Altitude217
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: South Sherley Road (-96.548529, 33.348999)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.47 L · about $8.46
Round trip
$16.93
4.48 gal · 16.94 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $8.46 $16.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.52 $19.05
Premium $4.59 $10.28 $20.57
Diesel $3.99 $8.94 $17.89

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 Anna and Arlington. The current time is 21:42:20.

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.