How far is Arlington, TX from Ames, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Ames, TX is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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 36m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Ames.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Ames.
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Start on West Abram Street
28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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Continue on West Abram Street
127 m · 22 sec · West Abram Street
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Turn right onto South Center Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Center Street
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Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
2543 ft · 49 sec · West Pioneer Parkway
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Turn left onto South Cooper Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Cooper Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
2943 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South: Waco
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
7 mi · 8 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 174 South: Cleburne, Wilshire Boulevard
2237 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on Northeast Wilshire Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Northeast Wilshire Boulevard
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Continue on Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
5.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
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Continue on North Broadway Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Broadway Street
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Continue on North Main Street
9.3 mi · 14 min · North Main Street
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Continue on TX 174
1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 174
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Continue on North State Highway 174
6.1 mi · 9 min · North State Highway 174
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Continue on TX-174
27 mi · 35 min · TX-174
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Morgan Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Morgan Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
3182 ft · 1 min · State Highway 22
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Turn left onto Texas State Highway 6
11.1 mi · 13 min · Texas State Highway 6
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
6.9 mi · 9 min · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 182
10.4 mi · 13 min · Farm-to-Market Road 182
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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 onto 36th Division Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · 36th Division Memorial Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 36th Division Memorial Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Ames.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
TX-174
Continue on TX-174
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Ames.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Ames?
The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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 59 miles from Arlington and 58.8 miles from Ames.
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 25.3 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 1:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.72 one way or $31.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Ames.
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.
Cleburne
Fort Worth Central Station
Waco, TX
McGregor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Ames. Straight-line distance: 92.67 mi (149.13 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Ames
City in Liberty County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,275 |
| Coordinates | 31.5209900, -97.7794700 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ames (-97.77947, 31.52099)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.72 | $31.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.69 | $35.38 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $19.10 | $38.20 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $16.61 | $33.22 |
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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