How far is Arlington, TX from Celina, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Celina, TX is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Celina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Celina.
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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
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike
1434 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
23.9 mi · 26 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
979 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
844 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
14.8 mi · 16 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Turn straight onto South Dallas Parkway
5.8 mi · 9 min · South Dallas Parkway
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Turn right onto FM 428
1.9 mi · 3 min · FM 428
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Turn right onto West FM 455
1456 ft · 29 sec · West FM 455
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Continue on West Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn left onto North Louisiana Drive
108 m · 9 sec · North Louisiana Drive
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Turn right onto West Pecan Street
55 m · 4 sec · West Pecan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Pecan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Celina.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
President George Bush Turnpike
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
23.9 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Celina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Celina?
The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Arlington and 27.6 miles from Celina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.37 one way or $14.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Celina.
Stop Ideas Near Carrollton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Anju
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
City of Irving, City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carrollton.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Celina. Straight-line distance: 44.8 mi (72.1 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 Celina
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 20,114 |
| Coordinates | 33.3245600, -96.7844400 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Celina (-96.78444, 33.32456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $8.95 | $17.90 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.79 | $15.57 |
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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