How far is Arlington, TX from Carrollton, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Carrollton, TX is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24 mi
00h 33m
Flight
19.67 mi
31.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.67 mi
Kilometers
31.65 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24 mi
Kilometers
38.62 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrollton
Wed, Apr 22, 7:28 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 8:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-22T18:54
Arrive Carrollton
Wed, Apr 22, 7:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Euless
TX

The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.

From Arlington
12 mi
00h 16m
To Carrollton
12 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike

    1434 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 16 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Luna Road, Belt Line Road

    1910 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Luna Road

    1282 ft · 36 sec · Luna Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Belt Line Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Belt Line Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    83 m · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto East Belt Line Road

    155 m · 14 sec · East Belt Line Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Belt Line Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
President George Bush Turnpike
14.6 mi · 61%
Tom Landry Freeway
2.49 mi · 10%
West Belt Line Road
2.08 mi · 9%
South Mesquite Street
1.16 mi · 5%
PGBT North
1.08 mi · 4%
Luna Road
0.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

President George Bush Turnpike

Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

14.6 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
19.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Euless
00h 16m from Arlington
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Euless is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Arlington and 12 miles from Carrollton.

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

The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.

Stop Ideas Near Euless

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 Euless and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 13.1 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
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.6 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
City of Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

City of Irving, City Hall

Irving , TX
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Rating 4.0/5 56 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

25 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

27 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

44 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 19.67 mi (31.65 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
Carrollton

#2 Carrollton

The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population139,892
Coordinates32.9537300, -96.8902800
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Carrollton (-96.89028, 32.95373)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.21 L · about $3.21
Round trip
$6.42
1.7 gal · 6.42 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.21 $6.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.61 $7.23
Premium $4.59 $3.90 $7.80
Diesel $3.99 $3.39 $6.79

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Carrollton. The current time is 18:54:09.

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.