How far is Arlington, TX from Caddo Mills, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Caddo Mills, TX is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (90 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.21 mi
01h 14m
Flight
55.92 mi
90 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.92 mi
Kilometers
90 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.21 mi
Kilometers
96.9 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Caddo Mills
Mon, Jun 1, 7:49 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Mon, Jun 1, 9:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-06-01T18:35
Arrive Caddo Mills
Mon, Jun 1, 7:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mesquite
TX

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

From Arlington
30.1 mi
00h 37m
To Caddo Mills
30.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
94°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Caddo Mills.

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Abram Street

    805 ft · 35 sec · West Abram Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Mesquite Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Mesquite Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto North Center Street

    2599 ft · 1 min · North Center Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    1278 ft · 46 sec · East Interstate 30

  7. 7

    Continue on East Copeland Road

    2661 ft · 56 sec · East Copeland Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East

    2321 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    23.5 mi · 26 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 548: Royse City

    1309 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Interstate 30

    1306 ft · 22 sec · West Interstate 30

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Elm Street

    2327 ft · 50 sec · South Elm Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1383 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East State Highway 66

    8.5 mi · 11 min · East State Highway 66

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    66 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East R L Thornton Freeway
30.9 mi · 51%
Tom Landry Freeway
16.5 mi · 27%
East State Highway 66
8.49 mi · 14%
South Mesquite Street
1.16 mi · 2%
East Copeland Road
0.5 mi · 1%
North Center Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East R L Thornton Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

23.5 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
55.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mesquite
00h 37m from Arlington
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arlington and Sunny near Caddo Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Caddo Mills?

The road trip is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Mesquite is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Arlington and 30.1 miles from Caddo Mills.

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

The direct path is about 55.9 miles (90 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Sunny near Caddo Mills.

Stop Ideas Near Mesquite

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mesquite and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 9.4 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.7 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mesquite.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

3 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

19 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

68 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Caddo Mills. Straight-line distance: 55.92 mi (90 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
Caddo Mills

#2 Caddo Mills

City in Hunt County, Texas, United States

Population1,709
Coordinates33.0656700, -96.2277600
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Caddo Mills (-96.22776, 33.06567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.04 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.02
4.24 gal · 16.08 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $8.01 $16.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.01 $18.03
Premium $4.59 $9.73 $19.47
Diesel $3.99 $8.47 $16.93

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Caddo Mills. The current time is 18:35:31.

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.