How far is Arlington, TX from Howe, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Howe, TX is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 26m.
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.
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Howe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Howe.
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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
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike
1434 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
11.5 mi · 12 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
1825 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
35.2 mi · 38 min · North Central Expressway
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Continue on South Henry Hynds Expressway
6.6 mi · 7 min · South Henry Hynds Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 381: Haning Street
1231 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto South Collins Freeway
1.5 km · 2 min · South Collins Freeway
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Turn right onto West Haning Street
1464 ft · 37 sec · West Haning Street
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Turn left onto North Denny Street
994 ft · 17 sec · North Denny Street
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · North Denny Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Howe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
35.2 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Arlington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Howe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Howe?
The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Plano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Arlington and 36.6 miles from Howe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.79 one way or $19.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Arlington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Howe.
Stop Ideas Near Plano
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Richardson City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plano.
Mesquite, TX
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Howe. Straight-line distance: 60.63 mi (97.58 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 Howe
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,390 |
| Coordinates | 33.5087200, -96.6122100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Howe (-96.61221, 33.50872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.79 | $19.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.01 | $22.03 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $11.89 | $23.78 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
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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