How far is Arlington, TX from Archer City, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Archer City, TX is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106 miles (170.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Archer City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Archer City.
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Start on West Abram Street
2007 ft · 1 min · West Abram Street
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Turn right onto South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard
1334 ft · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 30 West
1552 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on West Freeway
1421 ft · 20 sec · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 199: Henderson Street
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Henderson Street
70 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right
99 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Henderson Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Henderson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wind Roundabout
48 m · 3 sec · North Henderson Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Henderson Street
2453 ft · 1 min · North Henderson Street
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Continue on Jacksboro Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Jacksboro Highway
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Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Lake Worth Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward Jacksboro Highway
9.1 mi · 10 min · Jacksboro Highway
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Continue on Northwest Parkway
47.7 mi · 55 min · Northwest Parkway
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Continue straight
29.2 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 25 East
10.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 25 East
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Archer City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Northwest Parkway
Continue on Northwest Parkway
47.7 mi · 00h 55m
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 Clear leaving Arlington and Sunny near Archer City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Archer City?
The road trip is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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 Arlington and 60.4 miles from Archer City.
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 14.7 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Arlington and Sunny near Archer City.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Archer City. Straight-line distance: 105.99 mi (170.57 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 Archer City
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,702 |
| Coordinates | 33.5956600, -98.6256100 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
End: Archer City (-98.62561, 33.59566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.10 | $32.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.11 | $36.23 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $19.56 | $39.12 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $17.01 | $34.02 |
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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