How far is Arlington, TX from Marshall, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Marshall, TX is about 170.4 miles (274.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160 miles (257.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Marshall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Marshall.
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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
16.5 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 80 East: Terrell
19.2 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
111 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 3251
1388 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto FM 968 West
2.7 mi · 4 min · FM 968 West
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Turn right
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto North Wellington Street
1360 ft · 44 sec · North Wellington Street
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Turn left onto West Houston Street
84 m · 6 sec · West Houston Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Houston Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Marshall.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 80 East
Merge slight left
111 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marshall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Marshall?
The road trip is about 170.4 miles (274.3 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Arlington and 85.4 miles from Marshall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160 miles (257.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.75 one way or $45.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marshall.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
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 Canton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Marshall. Straight-line distance: 160 mi (257.49 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 Marshall
City in Harrison County, Texas, USA
| Population | 22,523 |
| Coordinates | 32.5448700, -94.3674200 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marshall (-94.36742, 32.54487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.75 | $45.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.60 | $51.19 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $27.64 | $55.28 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.04 | $48.08 |
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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