How far is Arlington, TX from Early, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Early, TX is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
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.
City in Hood County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Early.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Early.
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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
127 m · 22 sec · West Abram Street
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Turn right onto South Center Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Center Street
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Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
2543 ft · 49 sec · West Pioneer Parkway
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Turn left onto South Cooper Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Cooper Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
2943 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
15.5 mi · 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Granbury
1090 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 377 North
845 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Loop 820
113 m · 9 sec · Southwest Loop 820
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Turn left onto Benbrook Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Benbrook Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 377 South
11.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 377 South
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Continue on Cresson Bypass
42.5 mi · 51 min · Cresson Bypass
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Continue on East South Loop
3.5 mi · 5 min · East South Loop
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on South US Highway 377
7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377
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Continue on Dublin Bypass
4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass
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Continue on Southwest US Highway 377
2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377
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Continue on US Highway 67
15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on East Central Avenue
2.9 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 67
19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on Early Boulevard
2.8 mi · 3 min · Early Boulevard
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Take the exit sharp left
22 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Early.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Cresson Bypass
Continue on Cresson Bypass
42.5 mi · 00h 51m
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 Early.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Early?
The road trip is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Tolar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Arlington and 70.3 miles from Early.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.74 one way or $37.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Early.
Stop Ideas Near Tolar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tolar.
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Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Early. Straight-line distance: 127.46 mi (205.12 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 |
End: Early (-98.94561, 31.7421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.74 | $37.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.09 | $42.18 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $22.77 | $45.54 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $19.81 | $39.61 |
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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