How far is Arlington, TX from Ferris, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Ferris, TX is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
37.09 mi
00h 45m
Flight
29.28 mi
47.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.28 mi
Kilometers
47.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.09 mi
Kilometers
59.69 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ferris
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-23T00:44
Arrive Ferris
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Duncanville
TX

City in Dallas County, Texas, in the United States

From Arlington
18.5 mi
00h 22m
To Ferris
18.6 mi
00h 22m

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
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 660: 5th Street

    1027 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 45

    1606 ft · 36 sec · North Interstate 45

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    1696 ft · 53 sec · East 5th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Central Street

    106 m · 12 sec · South Central Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    52 m · 7 sec · West 6th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.4 mi · 42%
Julius Schepps Freeway
9.17 mi · 25%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.94 mi · 16%
South Collins Street
4.14 mi · 11%
West Abram Street
0.65 mi · 2%
East 5th Street
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

15.4 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duncanville
00h 22m from Arlington
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ferris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Duncanville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Arlington and 18.6 miles from Ferris.

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

The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.95 one way or $9.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ferris.

Stop Ideas Near Duncanville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Duncanville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 11 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.7 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Ovilla City Hall
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

Ovilla City Hall

Ovilla , TX
105 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Ovilla, TX 75154
Rating 3.3/5 9 reviews Fire station,Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

17 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Fort Worth Central Station

40 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Ferris. Straight-line distance: 29.28 mi (47.12 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
Ferris

#2 Ferris

City in Dallas and Ellis counties in Texas, USA

Population3,069
Coordinates32.5340300, -96.6655500
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Ferris (-96.66555, 32.53403)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.95 L · about $4.95
Round trip
$9.90
2.62 gal · 9.9 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.95 $9.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.57 $11.14
Premium $4.59 $6.01 $12.03
Diesel $3.99 $5.23 $10.46

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 Ferris. The current time is 00:44:59.

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.