How far is Arlington, TX from Grand Saline, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Grand Saline, TX is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
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 Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Grand Saline.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Grand Saline.
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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
805 ft · 35 sec · West Abram Street
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Turn left onto South Mesquite Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Mesquite Street
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Turn straight onto North Center Street
2599 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Turn slight right
66 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
1278 ft · 46 sec · East Interstate 30
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Continue on East Copeland Road
2661 ft · 56 sec · East Copeland Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East
2321 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
16.5 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 80 East: Terrell
19.2 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 80 East: Terrell
38.6 mi · 45 min
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Turn straight onto West Garland Street
1.1 km · 50 sec · West Garland Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
116 m · 13 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Frank Street
21 m · 3 sec · East Frank Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Frank Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Grand Saline.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 80 East
Take the exit slight right toward US 80 East: Terrell
38.6 mi · 00h 45m
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 Sunny leaving Arlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Grand Saline.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Grand Saline?
The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Forney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Arlington and 42.9 miles from Grand Saline.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 3:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.41 one way or $22.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Grand Saline.
Stop Ideas Near Forney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Grand Saline. Straight-line distance: 81.43 mi (131.05 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 Grand Saline
City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,214 |
| Coordinates | 32.6734600, -95.7094100 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Saline (-95.70941, 32.67346)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.41 | $22.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.84 | $25.68 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $13.86 | $27.73 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $12.06 | $24.12 |
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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