How far is Archer City, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Archer City, TX to Arlington, TX is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106 miles (170.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Archer City and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Archer City and Arlington.
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Start on East Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 25 East
10.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 25 East
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Turn right
40.9 mi · 48 min
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Continue on State Highway 199
36.1 mi · 41 min · State Highway 199
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Continue on Jacksboro Highway
9 mi · 10 min · Jacksboro Highway
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Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Worth Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Worth Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
2904 ft · 53 sec · Lake Worth Boulevard
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Continue on Jacksboro Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Jacksboro Highway
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Continue on North Henderson Street
2422 ft · 1 min · North Henderson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wind Roundabout
34 m · 2 sec · North Henderson Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Henderson Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Henderson Street
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 5th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35W North, I 30 East
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 30 East: Dallas
1938 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
10.9 mi · 14 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
1505 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto North Cooper Street
1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
2145 ft · 52 sec · West Randol Mill Road
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Turn right onto North Center Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street
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Turn right onto West Abram Street
90 m · 8 sec · West 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 Archer City and Arlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Longest stretch
Turn right
40.9 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Archer City and Mostly Clear near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Archer City to Arlington?
The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Runaway Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Archer City and 66.6 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106 miles (170.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 2:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Archer City and Mostly Clear near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Runaway Bay
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 Runaway Bay.
Fort Worth Central Station
Gainesville
Cleburne
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Archer City and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 105.99 mi (170.57 km).
#1 Archer City
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,702 |
| Coordinates | 33.5956600, -98.6256100 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| 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: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.93 | $33.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.05 | $38.10 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $20.57 | $41.14 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $17.89 | $35.78 |
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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