How far is Arlington, TX from Ballinger, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Ballinger, TX is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Ballinger.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Ballinger.
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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
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
128.6 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 Business: Abilene
2298 ft · 56 sec
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Turn straight onto East Highway 80
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Highway 80
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Turn left
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jake Roberts Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Jake Roberts Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 83 South, US 84 East: Ballinger, Coleman
1422 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto South Treadaway Boulevard
645 ft · 10 sec · South Treadaway Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward US 83 South, US 84 East: Ballinger, Coleman
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
1429 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
39.5 mi · 45 min
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Hutchings Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Ballinger.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
129 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Arlington and Sunny near Ballinger.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Ballinger?
The road trip is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eastland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.8 miles from Arlington and 108.9 miles from Ballinger.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.02 one way or $58.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Sunny near Ballinger.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Ballinger. Straight-line distance: 179.67 mi (289.15 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 Ballinger
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 3,689 |
| Coordinates | 31.7382100, -99.9473100 |
| Altitude | 496 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ballinger (-99.94731, 31.73821)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $29.02 | $58.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.66 | $65.31 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $35.26 | $70.52 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $30.67 | $61.33 |
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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