How far is Arlington, TX from Charlotte, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Charlotte, TX is about 338.1 miles (544.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 284 miles (457 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
338.07 mi
05h 57m
Flight
283.95 mi
456.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.95 mi
Kilometers
456.98 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.07 mi
Kilometers
544.07 km
Drive Time
05h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Thu, Apr 23, 11:14 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Fri, Apr 24, 5:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-23T17:16
Arrive Charlotte
Thu, Apr 23, 11:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Georgetown
TX

The most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.

From Arlington
169.3 mi
02h 58m
To Charlotte
168.8 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Abram Street

    127 m · 22 sec · West Abram Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2543 ft · 49 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    2943 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South: Waco

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    78 mi · 1 hr 21 min · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    26.5 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    3262 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi

    2457 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    23.3 mi · 24 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 97: Pleasanton, Floresville

    1082 ft · 27 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto I-37 Frontage Road

    1080 ft · 32 sec · I-37 Frontage Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East State Highway 97

    3.4 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 97

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Street

  30. 30

    Continue on South Main Street

    626 ft · 11 sec · South Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto West Oaklawn Road

    15.5 mi · 23 min · West Oaklawn Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Edwards Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · Edwards Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edwards Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 130 Toll South
86.8 mi · 26%
South Freeway
78 mi · 23%
Purple Heart Trail
64.4 mi · 19%
I 10 West
33.2 mi · 10%
I 37 South
23.7 mi · 7%
West Oaklawn Road
15.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

TX 130 Toll South

Continue straight

86.1 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.1 mi
284 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
02h 58m from Arlington
Leave By
5:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near Charlotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 338.1 miles (544.1 km) and usually takes 05h 57m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.3 miles from Arlington and 168.8 miles from Charlotte.

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

The direct path is about 284 miles (457 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.08 one way or $90.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Partly Sunny near Charlotte.

Stop Ideas Near Georgetown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Georgetown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Taylor

27 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

41 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

55 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

57 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 283.95 mi (456.98 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
Charlotte

#2 Charlotte

City in Atascosa County, Texas, United States

Population1,909
Coordinates28.8619200, -98.7064100
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Charlotte (-98.70641, 28.86192)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 544 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.93 gal
45.16 L · about $45.08
Round trip
$90.17
23.86 gal · 90.32 L
Estimated CO2
106 kg one way
Round trip: 212 kg / 467 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.08 $90.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.73 $101.45
Premium $4.59 $54.77 $109.54
Diesel $3.99 $47.64 $95.27

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Charlotte. The current time is 17:16:21.

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.