How far is Arlington, TX from Italy, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Italy, TX is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Italy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Italy.
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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
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Abram Street
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Turn slight right
125 m · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
69 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto South Watson Road
1071 ft · 21 sec · South Watson Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 360 South
992 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway
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Continue on Rosa Parks Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Memorial Highway
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Continue on Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway
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Continue on South State Highway 360
1.2 km · 1 min · South State Highway 360
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Merge slight right onto West US Highway 287
137 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 287
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Take the exit straight toward US 287 South
77 m · 7 sec
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Continue on US 287 South
1818 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto West US Highway 287
12.8 mi · 15 min · West US Highway 287
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business
2191 ft · 1 min
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Continue on West US Highway 287 Business
1.1 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 287 Business
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Continue on West US 287 Business
1.4 km · 1 min · West US 287 Business
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Turn left onto Ovilla Road
842 ft · 17 sec · Ovilla Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 34: Italy, Ennis
2848 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Dale Evans Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Dale Evans Drive
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Continue on Main Street
2075 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Italy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35E South
Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Arlington and Sunny near Italy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Italy?
The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Midlothian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Arlington and 25.2 miles from Italy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.73 one way or $13.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Sunny near Italy.
Stop Ideas Near Midlothian
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Midlothian.
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Cleburne
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Italy. Straight-line distance: 40.28 mi (64.82 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 Italy
Town in Texas
| Population | 1,964 |
| Coordinates | 32.1840400, -96.8847200 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Italy (-96.88472, 32.18404)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.73 | $13.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
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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