How far is Arlington, TX from Friona, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Friona, TX is about 426.7 miles (686.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 348.7 miles (561.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
426.72 mi
07h 27m
Flight
348.62 mi
561.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
348.62 mi
Kilometers
561.05 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
426.72 mi
Kilometers
686.74 km
Drive Time
07h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Friona
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-22T22:35
Arrive Friona
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:27 PM to 2:57 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Roscoe
TX

City in Nolan County, Texas, United States

From Arlington
213.3 mi
03h 43m
To Friona
213.5 mi
03h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    2007 ft · 1 min · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Cooper Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard

    1334 ft · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 30 West

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  16. 16

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  18. 18

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    4 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Clovis Road

    6 mi · 7 min · Clovis Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 84

    11.4 mi · 11 min · Highway 84

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 84

    24.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 84

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    8 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    17.8 mi · 18 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    1809 ft · 45 sec · North 1st Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 11th Street

    956 ft · 18 sec · West 11th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 11th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
198 mi · 46%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 17%
US Highway 84
50.3 mi · 12%
Highway 84
31.4 mi · 7%
Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 3%
East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

182 mi · 03h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78 mi
348.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roscoe
03h 43m from Arlington
Leave By
9:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 426.7 miles (686.7 km) and usually takes 07h 27m 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?

Roscoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 213.3 miles from Arlington and 213.5 miles from Friona.

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

The direct path is about 348.7 miles (561.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 78 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 $56.91 one way or $113.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Roscoe

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 Roscoe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

Mustang Harbor Splash Pad

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews Water park
City of Sweetwater
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

City of Sweetwater

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Friona. Straight-line distance: 348.62 mi (561.05 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
Friona

#2 Friona

City in Parmer County, Texas, United States

Population3,774
Coordinates34.6417300, -102.7241000
Altitude1225
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Friona (-102.7241, 34.64173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 687 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.06 gal
57 L · about $56.91
Round trip
$113.82
30.12 gal · 114 L
Estimated CO2
133.8 kg one way
Round trip: 267.7 kg / 590 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $56.91 $113.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $64.04 $128.07
Premium $4.59 $69.14 $138.28
Diesel $3.99 $60.13 $120.27

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 Friona. The current time is 22:35:57.

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.