How far is Arlington, TX from Booker, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Booker, TX is about 384.5 miles (618.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 322.5 miles (519 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
384.5 mi
07h 23m
Flight
322.47 mi
518.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
322.47 mi
Kilometers
518.97 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
384.5 mi
Kilometers
618.79 km
Drive Time
07h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Booker
Thu, Apr 23, 11:28 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-23T04:05
Arrive Booker
Thu, Apr 23, 11:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:24 PM to 2:54 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Chillicothe
TX

Small city in Texas

From Arlington
192.3 mi
03h 41m
To Booker
192.2 mi
03h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    2007 ft · 1 min · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Cooper Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard

    1334 ft · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 30 West

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 West

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express West

    1733 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    3.5 mi · 3 min · I 820 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton

    1.3 km · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  18. 18

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  21. 21

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  23. 23

    Continue on East 11th Street

    28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Avenue F Northeast

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

  25. 25

    Turn right onto US Highway 83 North

    31 mi · 43 min · US Highway 83 North

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1662 ft · 30 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  29. 29

    Turn right

    25.4 mi · 28 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Southeast 2nd Avenue

    1729 ft · 49 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 83 North
108 mi · 28%
US 81 North
104 mi · 27%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 11%
East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 7%
US Highway 287 West
25.7 mi · 7%
Northwest Freeway
5.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 81 North

Continue straight

102 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62 mi
322.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chillicothe
03h 41m from Arlington
Leave By
9:12 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Booker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 384.5 miles (618.8 km) and usually takes 07h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.3 miles from Arlington and 192.2 miles from Booker.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 322.5 miles (519 km), while the road route adds roughly 62 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.28 one way or $102.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Booker.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Booker. Straight-line distance: 322.47 mi (518.97 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
Booker

#2 Booker

Town of the United States

Population1,437
Coordinates36.4533600, -100.5373700
Altitude863
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Booker (-100.53737, 36.45336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 619 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.57 gal
51.36 L · about $51.28
Round trip
$102.56
27.14 gal · 102.72 L
Estimated CO2
120.6 kg one way
Round trip: 241.2 kg / 532 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $51.28 $102.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.70 $115.40
Premium $4.59 $62.30 $124.60
Diesel $3.99 $54.19 $108.37

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Booker. The current time is 04:05:14.

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.