How far is Arlington, TX from Addison, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Addison, TX is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
29.24 mi
00h 39m
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
29.24 mi
Kilometers
47.06 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Addison
Sun, Apr 12, 1:58 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Sun, Apr 12, 2:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-12T13:19
Arrive Addison
Sun, Apr 12, 1:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Arlington
14.6 mi
00h 19m
To Addison
14.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Abram Street

    805 ft · 35 sec · West Abram Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Mesquite Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Mesquite Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto North Center Street

    2599 ft · 1 min · North Center Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    1278 ft · 46 sec · East Interstate 30

  7. 7

    Continue on East Copeland Road

    2661 ft · 56 sec · East Copeland Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East

    2321 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike

    1434 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    11.5 mi · 12 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward DNT North, DNT South: Dallas North Tollway

    913 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North

    1264 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North

    797 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Dallas North Tollway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road, Arapaho Road

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Dallas Parkway

    857 ft · 20 sec · Dallas Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Belt Line Road

    2534 ft · 1 min · Belt Line Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Addison Road

    2677 ft · 1 min · Addison Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Addison Circle

    61 m · 11 sec · Addison Circle

  24. 24

    Turn left

    20 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
President George Bush Turnpike
11.5 mi · 39%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.46 mi · 22%
Tom Landry Freeway
2.49 mi · 9%
Dallas North Tollway
1.62 mi · 6%
South Mesquite Street
1.16 mi · 4%
I 635 East
1.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

President George Bush Turnpike

Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

11.5 mi · 00h 12m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
22.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irving
00h 19m from Arlington
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Addison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 14.6 miles from Arlington and 14.6 miles from Addison.

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 6.8 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 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 12.6 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 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 Arlington and Addison. Straight-line distance: 22.5 mi (36.21 km).

Arlington

#1 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
Addison

#2 Addison

City in Dallas County, Texas, USA

Population16,218
Coordinates32.9617900, -96.8291700
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Addison (-96.82917, 32.96179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.91 L · about $3.89
Round trip
$7.78
2.06 gal · 7.82 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.89 $7.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.38 $8.76
Premium $4.59 $4.73 $9.46
Diesel $3.99 $4.11 $8.23

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Addison. The current time is 13:19:15.

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.