How far is Arlington, TX from Fort Davis, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Fort Davis, TX is about 489.6 miles (787.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 425.7 miles (685.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 47m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Mitchell County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Fort Davis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Fort Davis.
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Start on West Abram Street
2007 ft · 1 min · West Abram Street
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Turn right onto South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard
1334 ft · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 30 West
1552 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on West Freeway
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
398.2 mi · 6 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2903: Toyah
846 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Frontage Road
951 ft · 32 sec · Frontage Road
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Turn left onto South Centre Street
22.2 mi · 39 min · South Centre Street
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Continue straight
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · North Main Street
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Turn left
30.9 mi · 38 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Fort Davis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
398 mi · 06h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust near Fort Davis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Fort Davis?
The road trip is about 489.6 miles (787.9 km) and usually takes 08h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Colorado City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 244.6 miles from Arlington and 245 miles from Fort Davis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 425.7 miles (685.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.30 one way or $130.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust near Fort Davis.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Fort Davis. Straight-line distance: 425.7 mi (685.09 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 |
#2 Fort Davis
Census-designated place (CDP) in Jeff Davis County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,201 |
| Coordinates | 30.5882100, -103.8946300 |
| Altitude | 1491 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Davis (-103.89463, 30.58821)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 788 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 06m |
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 | $65.30 | $130.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $73.47 | $146.95 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $79.33 | $158.66 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $69.00 | $138.00 |
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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