How far is Arlington, TX from Gunter, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Gunter, TX is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
103.91 mi
02h 03m
Flight
86.35 mi
138.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.35 mi
Kilometers
138.97 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.91 mi
Kilometers
167.23 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gunter
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-22T23:14
Arrive Gunter
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Royse City
TX

City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States

From Arlington
51.9 mi
01h 01m
To Gunter
52 mi
01h 01m

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
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Abram Street

    805 ft · 35 sec · West Abram Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Mesquite Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Mesquite Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto North Center Street

    2599 ft · 1 min · North Center Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    1278 ft · 46 sec · East Interstate 30

  7. 7

    Continue on East Copeland Road

    2661 ft · 56 sec · East Copeland Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East

    2321 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    40.9 mi · 44 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69, US 380, US 69

    1114 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    2004 ft · 40 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    1326 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight

    47 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Joe Ramsey Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Joe Ramsey Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    23.2 mi · 26 min · US Highway 69 South

  18. 18

    Continue on West Lennon Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Lennon Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lake Fork Drive

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lake Fork Drive

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East R L Thornton Freeway
48.4 mi · 47%
US Highway 69 South
23.2 mi · 22%
Tom Landry Freeway
16.5 mi · 16%
Lake Fork Drive
7.9 mi · 8%
West Lennon Drive
2.44 mi · 2%
South Joe Ramsey Boulevard
1.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East R L Thornton Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

40.9 mi · 00h 44m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royse City
01h 01m from Arlington
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Royse City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Arlington and 52 miles from Gunter.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.87 one way or $27.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Royse City

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

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

33 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

49 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

50 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Mineola

86 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Gunter. Straight-line distance: 86.35 mi (138.97 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
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#2 Gunter

City in Grayson County, Texas, United States

Population1,666
Coordinates32.8687300, -95.6296800
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Gunter (-95.62968, 32.86873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.88 L · about $13.87
Round trip
$27.74
7.34 gal · 27.76 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.87 $27.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.60 $31.21
Premium $4.59 $16.85 $33.70
Diesel $3.99 $14.65 $29.31

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 Gunter. The current time is 23:14:18.

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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.