How far is Arlington, TX from Fairview, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Fairview, TX is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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
179.19 mi
03h 17m
Flight
149.29 mi
240.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.29 mi
Kilometers
240.26 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.19 mi
Kilometers
288.38 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview
Thu, Apr 30, 11:09 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Fri, May 1, 2:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-30T19:51
Arrive Fairview
Thu, Apr 30, 11:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:24 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
Northcrest
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From Arlington
89.7 mi
01h 38m
To Fairview
89.5 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    620 ft · 8 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77 Business: Elm Avenue

    2197 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    740 ft · 17 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Loop Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Marlin Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Marlin Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  18. 18

    Continue on North Memorial Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  22. 22

    Continue on North Market Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    13.5 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2818: Harvey Mitchell Parkway

    1415 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway

    790 ft · 19 sec · North Earl Rudder Freeway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Harvey Mitchell Parkway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · North Harvey Mitchell Parkway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 21

    1242 ft · 38 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West State Highway 21

    2 mi · 2 min · West State Highway 21

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
78 mi · 44%
East State Highway 6
46.6 mi · 26%
South State Highway 6
13.5 mi · 8%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 6%
North State Highway 6
6.18 mi · 3%
North Harvey Mitchell Parkway
4.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

78 mi · 01h 21m

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
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
149.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northcrest
01h 38m from Arlington
Leave By
10:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Northcrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Arlington and 89.5 miles from Fairview.

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

The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 10:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.88 one way or $47.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairview.

Stop Ideas Near Northcrest

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

10 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

36 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

65 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

83 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 149.29 mi (240.26 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
Fairview

#2 Fairview

Town in Texas, United States

Population9,358
Coordinates30.6521400, -96.4352400
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Fairview (-96.43524, 30.65214)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.32 gal
23.94 L · about $23.88
Round trip
$47.77
12.64 gal · 47.88 L
Estimated CO2
56.2 kg one way
Round trip: 112.3 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.88 $47.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.87 $53.75
Premium $4.59 $29.02 $58.03
Diesel $3.99 $25.24 $50.47

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Fairview. The current time is 19:51:28.

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.