How far is Arlington, TX from Lone Star, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Lone Star, TX is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123 miles (198 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.88 mi
02h 47m
Flight
123.05 mi
198.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.05 mi
Kilometers
198.03 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.88 mi
Kilometers
228.33 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lone Star
Mon, Nov 9, 1:27 AM CST
Return by in Arlington
Mon, Nov 9, 4:14 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-11-08T22:39
Arrive Lone Star
Mon, Nov 9, 1:27 AM CST
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CST

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:30 PM CST
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
Greenville
TX

City in Hunt County, Texas, United States

From Arlington
70.9 mi
01h 23m
To Lone Star
71 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Lone Star.

  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

    48.1 mi · 51 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 24, FM 1737: Commerce, Paris

    743 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on TX 24: Commerce, Paris

    48.2 mi · 53 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Hearne Avenue

    157 m · 10 sec · East Hearne Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North US Highway 271

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 271

  18. 18

    Turn right

    8.8 mi · 16 min

  19. 19

    Turn sharp right

    1063 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East R L Thornton Freeway
55.6 mi · 39%
TX 24
48.3 mi · 34%
Tom Landry Freeway
16.5 mi · 12%
North US Highway 271
6.26 mi · 4%
North Main Street
2.27 mi · 2%
South Mesquite Street
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

TX 24

Continue on TX 24: Commerce, Paris

48.2 mi · 00h 53m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
123 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
01h 23m from Arlington
Leave By
12:54 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Lone Star.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Lone Star?

The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.9 miles from Arlington and 71 miles from Lone Star.

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

The direct path is about 123 miles (198 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.60 one way or $35.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Lone Star.

Stop Ideas Near Greenville

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

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Dallas, TX

76 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

77 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Mineola

79 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Lone Star. Straight-line distance: 123.05 mi (198.03 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 Lone Star

Lone Star is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.7856600, -95.3877300
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Lone Star (-95.38773, 33.78566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.95 L · about $17.60
Round trip
$35.19
10.02 gal · 37.9 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.51 $17.60 $35.19
Mid-grade $4.03 $20.18 $40.36
Premium $4.41 $22.09 $44.18
Diesel $5.62 $28.18 $56.35

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Lone Star. The current time is 22:39:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.