How far is Arlington, TX from Marfa, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Marfa, TX is about 524.3 miles (843.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 440.2 miles (708.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Howard County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Marfa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Marfa.
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Start on West Abram Street
2007 ft · 1 min · West Abram Street
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Turn right onto South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard
1334 ft · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 30 West
1552 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on West Freeway
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
284.4 mi · 4 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 349 Business, SH 349: Lamesa, Rankin
929 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
106 m · 9 sec · East Interstate 20
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Turn left onto Rankin Highway
2794 ft · 45 sec · Rankin Highway
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Continue on South State Highway 349
10.2 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 349
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Continue on TX 349
42.1 mi · 44 min · TX 349
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Turn right onto Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
17.7 mi · 20 min · Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
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Continue on East 3rd Street
57 mi · 1 hr · East 3rd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 south, FM 1776: Alpine, Sul Ross State University
1105 ft · 27 sec · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Continue on Interstate 10 West
613 ft · 18 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn left onto South US Higway 67
25.7 mi · 29 min · South US Higway 67
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Continue on South US Highway 67
21.6 mi · 24 min · South US Highway 67
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Continue on East US Highway 90
7.6 mi · 9 min · East US Highway 90
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Continue on East Avenue E
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Avenue E
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Continue on West US Highway 90
24.9 mi · 27 min · West US Highway 90
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Continue on East San Antonio Street
2109 ft · 1 min · East San Antonio Street
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Turn right onto South Highland Street
56 m · 10 sec · South Highland Street
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Turn left
58 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Marfa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
284 mi · 04h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Arlington and Sunny near Marfa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Marfa?
The road trip is about 524.3 miles (843.7 km) and usually takes 09h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coahoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 262 miles from Arlington and 262.3 miles from Marfa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 440.2 miles (708.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.91 one way or $139.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 164.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Sunny near Marfa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Marfa. Straight-line distance: 440.2 mi (708.44 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 Marfa
Small town in western Texas
| Population | 1,591 |
| Coordinates | 30.3097300, -104.0213400 |
| Altitude | 1428 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marfa (-104.02134, 30.30973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 844 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 32m |
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 | $69.91 | $139.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $78.66 | $157.32 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $84.93 | $169.87 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $73.87 | $147.74 |
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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