How far is Arlington, TX from Burke, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Burke, VA is about 1337.2 miles (2152 km), with a travel time of about 24h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1185.2 miles (1907.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 48h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 24h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Burke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Burke.
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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
805 ft · 35 sec · West Abram Street
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Turn left onto South Mesquite Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Mesquite Street
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Turn straight onto North Center Street
2599 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Turn slight right
66 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
1278 ft · 46 sec · East Interstate 30
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Continue on East Copeland Road
2661 ft · 56 sec · East Copeland Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East
2321 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
16.5 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
174.5 mi · 2 hr 59 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
133.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on East Belt Freeway
10 mi · 12 min · East Belt Freeway
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Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis
2525 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
119.5 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Blues Highway
1.3 km · 58 sec · Blues Highway
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Keep slight left
18 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
197.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
157.1 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
78.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
42.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right
11.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 286: Fairfax County Parkway, Springfield Herndon
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 286 South: Springfield
1923 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fairfax County Parkway
7.8 mi · 12 min · Fairfax County Parkway
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Turn left onto Burke Lake Road
2 mi · 4 min · Burke Lake Road
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Turn right onto Burke Road
761 ft · 19 sec · Burke Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burke Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Burke.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
198 mi · 03h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Arlington and Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Burke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Burke?
The road trip is about 1337.2 miles (2152 km) and usually takes 24h 04m 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?
Pegram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 667.8 miles from Arlington and 669.3 miles from Burke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1185.2 miles (1907.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 152 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 $178.33 one way or $356.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 419.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Arlington and Burke, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Arlington and Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Burke.
Stop Ideas Near Pegram
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 Pegram.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Burke. Straight-line distance: 1185.23 mi (1907.45 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 Burke
A census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia.
| Population | 41,055 |
| Coordinates | 38.7934500, -77.2716500 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burke (-77.27165, 38.79345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 44h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 33h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 26h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 22h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 19h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 16h 40m |
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 | $178.33 | $356.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $200.65 | $401.30 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $216.65 | $433.30 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $188.43 | $376.86 |
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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