How far is Arlington, TX from Justin, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Justin, TX is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
37.97 mi
00h 51m
Flight
26.48 mi
42.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.48 mi
Kilometers
42.61 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.97 mi
Kilometers
61.1 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Justin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-23T02:34
Arrive Justin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Blue Mound
TX

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

From Arlington
19 mi
00h 25m
To Justin
19 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 West

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express West

    1733 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    3.5 mi · 3 min · I 820 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton

    1.3 km · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    9.8 mi · 10 min · I 35W TEXpress

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto North Freeway

    3063 ft · 37 sec · North Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Eagle Parkway

    1746 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Freeway

    780 ft · 18 sec · North Freeway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Eagle Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Eagle Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Old FM 156

    2278 ft · 32 sec · Old FM 156

  19. 19

    Continue on Blue Mound Road

    1154 ft · 18 sec · Blue Mound Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South FM 156

    4.9 mi · 7 min · South FM 156

  21. 21

    Continue on North FM 156

    628 ft · 22 sec · North FM 156

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    39 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W TEXpress
9.79 mi · 26%
I 820 North
4.94 mi · 13%
South FM 156
4.92 mi · 13%
Tom Landry Freeway
4.88 mi · 13%
I 820 TEXpress
3.46 mi · 9%
I 820 West
2.28 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 35W TEXpress

Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

9.79 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blue Mound
00h 25m from Arlington
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Blue Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Arlington and 19 miles from Justin.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.06 one way or $10.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Blue Mound

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 Blue Mound and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
Arlington City Hall
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

Arlington City Hall

Arlington , TX
101 W Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010
Rating 3.8/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office
Niles City Hall Saloon
Nearby stop 4.2 mi away

Niles City Hall Saloon

Fort Worth , TX
112 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rating 4.8/5 80 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Mound.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

12 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

50 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

51 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

57 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Justin. Straight-line distance: 26.48 mi (42.61 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
Justin

#2 Justin

City in the United States

Population4,718
Coordinates33.0848400, -97.2961300
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Justin (-97.29613, 33.08484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.07 L · about $5.06
Round trip
$10.13
2.68 gal · 10.14 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.06 $10.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.70 $11.40
Premium $4.59 $6.15 $12.30
Diesel $3.99 $5.35 $10.70

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 Justin. The current time is 02:34:35.

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.