How far is Arlington, TX from Corsicana, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Corsicana, TX is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
71.89 mi
01h 22m
Flight
57.86 mi
93.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.86 mi
Kilometers
93.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.89 mi
Kilometers
115.69 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corsicana
Tue, May 12, 8:04 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Tue, May 12, 9:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-05-12T18:42
Arrive Corsicana
Tue, May 12, 8:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Ferris
TX

City in Dallas and Ellis counties in Texas, USA

From Arlington
36 mi
00h 41m
To Corsicana
35.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Abram Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Abram Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    47 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto South Collins Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South Collins Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    1358 ft · 29 sec · East Interstate 20

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East

    1207 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South: Houston

    1607 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    40.5 mi · 41 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 Business: Corsicana

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on North Business 45

    3.4 mi · 5 min · North Business 45

  13. 13

    Continue on North 7th Street

    1063 ft · 22 sec · North 7th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue

    2406 ft · 56 sec · East 3rd Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 13th Street

    76 m · 7 sec · North 13th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 13th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
40.5 mi · 56%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.4 mi · 21%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.94 mi · 8%
South Collins Street
4.14 mi · 6%
North Business 45
3.42 mi · 5%
West Abram Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

40.5 mi · 00h 41m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
57.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferris
00h 41m from Arlington
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arlington and Sunny near Corsicana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Ferris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Arlington and 35.9 miles from Corsicana.

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

The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Sunny near Corsicana.

Stop Ideas Near Ferris

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ferris, 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 Ferris.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

30 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

30 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

66 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Corsicana. Straight-line distance: 57.86 mi (93.11 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
Corsicana

#2 Corsicana

City in Texas, USA

Population23,811
Coordinates32.0954300, -96.4688700
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Corsicana (-96.46887, 32.09543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.6 L · about $9.60
Round trip
$19.20
5.08 gal · 19.2 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.60 $19.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.80 $21.60
Premium $4.59 $11.66 $23.32
Diesel $3.99 $10.14 $20.28

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Corsicana. The current time is 18:42:12.

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.