How far is Arlington, TX from Boyd, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Boyd, TX is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Boyd.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Boyd.
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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
4.9 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 West
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express West
1733 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress
3.5 mi · 3 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton
1.3 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
13.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 114 West: Bridgeport
1941 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto East State Highway 114
3.9 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 114
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Continue on East Rock Island Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Rock Island Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Rock Island Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Boyd.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 81 North
Continue straight
13.1 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boyd.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Boyd?
The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Blue Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Arlington and 21.6 miles from Boyd.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.74 one way or $11.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boyd.
Stop Ideas Near Blue Mound
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Keller Watertower
City of Southlake
Niles City Hall Saloon
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Mound.
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Cleburne
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Boyd. Straight-line distance: 35.57 mi (57.24 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 Boyd
City in Wise County, Texas
| Population | 1,335 |
| Coordinates | 33.0787300, -97.5653000 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boyd (-97.5653, 33.07873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.74 | $11.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
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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